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OpenAI’s VP of global affairs claims o1 is ‘virtually perfect’ at correcting bias, but the data doesn’t quite back that up

Departures might be dominating the week’s OpenAI-related headlines. But comments on AI bias from Anna Makanju, the company’s VP of global affairs, also grabbed our attention. Makanju, speaking on a panel at the UN’s Summit of the Future event on … Continue reading

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Former Brex COO who now heads unicorn fintech Figure says GPT is already upending the mortgage industry

Lending startup Figure will be launching an AI tool powered by GPT-4 to help catch errors in lending documents.  © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Nomi AI wants to make the most emotionally intelligent chatbots on the market

As OpenAI boasts about its o1 model’s increased thoughtfulness, a small, self-funded startup Nomi AI is building the same kind of technology. Unlike the broad generalist ChatGPT, which slows down to think through anything from math problems or historical research, … Continue reading

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Zap Energy investors in recent $130M round included Soros Fund and Laurene Powell Jobs’ Emerson Collective

The company recently closed a $130 million round, according to an SEC filing, bringing the total to $327 million. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Uber snags another robotaxi deal, aviation startups land VC bucks, and where Rivian Foundation money is going

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! I’ve been thinking a bit about time — and specifically what trends, … Continue reading

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Kaspersky defends force-replacing its security software without users’ explicit consent

That lack of user interaction — or request for consent — is what confused and concerned some former Kaspersky customers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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The WordPress vs WP Engine drama, explained

The world of WordPress, one of the most popular technologies for creating and hosting websites, is going through a very heated controversy. The core issue is the fight between WordPress founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine, which … Continue reading

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Super Micro shares tumble 12% after DOJ reportedly opens probe into company

Super Micro shares tumbled Thursday after a report that the Department of Justice opened a probe into the company.

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Subscription management platform RevenueCat acquires a ‘spicy’ audiobooks app (??!!)

The idea here is to bring a subscription-based app in-house to serve as a testing ground for RevenueCat’s new features. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Announcing the final agenda for the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that the agenda for our dedicated AI Stage presented by Google Cloud to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is complete and ready to go! It joins fintech, SaaS, and space as the other industry-focused stages — all under … Continue reading

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