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Researchers created an open rival to OpenAI’s o1 ‘reasoning’ model for under $50

AI researchers at Stanford and the University of Washington were able to train an AI “reasoning” model for under $50 in cloud compute credits, according to a new research paper released last Friday. The model known as s1 performs similarly … Continue reading

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Fiserv shares rally to record on earnings beat, bullish revenue outlook

Shares of payments company Fiserv rose to a record on Wednesday after reporting better-than-expected earnings.

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Salesforce picks board member Robin Washington to be its next finance and operating leader

A veteran finance executive, Robin Washington has been on Salesforce’s board of directors for over a decade.

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Scout Motors sued over plan to sell EVs direct to consumers

Scout Motors’ plan to eschew traditional dealerships and sell EVs directly to consumers is running into legal trouble. A group of Volkswagen and Audi dealers filed a lawsuit this week against Scout Motors, the EV that spun out of Volkswagen. … Continue reading

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Bench burned through $135 million before shutting down

A clearer picture of Bench’s downfall is emerging thanks to new bankruptcy filings, which show the accounting startup burned $135 million before collapsing. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Qualcomm tops estimates for earnings and revenue on strong smartphone demand

Qualcomm reported first-quarter earnings on Wednesday that beat consensus expectations on both the top and bottom line.

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CISA Adds Four Vulnerabilities to Catalog for Federal Enterprise

CISA adds four new vulnerabilities to its catalog, urging agencies to remediate risks. Learn about the latest exploits and how they impact enterprise security.

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Most UK Software Buyers Regret Their Purchases Because of Hidden Costs, Research Finds

Hidden fees, onboarding issues, and poor planning lead to software regret for UK buyers. Discover how to make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

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The biggest breach of US government data is under way

Elon Musk’s DOGE has taken control and accessed large swathes of Americans’ private information held by the U.S. federal government. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Amazon reportedly gears up to release next-gen Alexa

Amazon may be gearing up to release a next-gen, AI-powered Alexa experience, according to Reuters. Per the outlet’s report, Amazon plans to preview an upgraded version of Alexa, the company’s smart home assistant that runs on a number of first- … Continue reading

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