This Week in AI: Maybe we should ignore AI benchmarks for now

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Techme101

Welcome to TechCrunch’s regular AI newsletter! We’re going on hiatus for a bit, but you can find all our AI coverage, including my columns, our daily analysis, and breaking news stories, at TechCrunch. If you want those stories and much more in your inbox every day, sign up for our daily newsletters here. This week, billionaire […]
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Apple Unveils Lower-Priced iPhone 16e With A.I. Features

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Techme101

The iPhone 16e is the first update to the company’s most affordable model since 2022, but carries a higher price tag of $599.

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Apple gambles on new iPhone with AI features at lower cost

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Techme101

The tech giant is hoping AI at a lower price can reinvigorate sales of its flagship piece of hardware.

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The 7 Best Cash Management Accounts Reviewed for 2025

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Techme101

The best cash management accounts pay high interest rates on deposits, allow unlimited access to funds, and charge minimal fees. Read our guide to learn more.

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ElectronX is building a stock market for electricity trading

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Techme101

ElectronX has raised $10 million to build an exchange for electricity derivatives trading.
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Sanas taps AI to change call center workers’ accents in real time

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Techme101

The demand for voice and speech recognition technologies is massive — and growing. An analysis by market research firm Markets and Markets found that the sector could be worth over $28.1 billion by 2027. There’s no shortage of vendors providing voice and speech recognition solutions, but some newer upstarts have managed to carve out niches. […]
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Before Going to Tokyo, I Tried Learning Japanese With ChatGPT

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Techme101

WIRED tests the benefits and limitations of using generative AI, specifically ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, as a language tutor for travelers.

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Apple unveils cheaper iPhone 16e powerful enough to run AI

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Techme101

The new iPhone is called iPhone 16e, and it will retail for $599 when it goes on sale later this month.

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AI startup Baseten raises $75 million following DeepSeek’s emergence

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Techme101

Baseten, a startup that runs artificial intelligence models for clients on their cloud infrastructure, has raised $75 million in funding, the company said.

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Microsoft reveals its first quantum computing chip, the Majorana 1

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Techme101

Microsoft’s initial quantum processor, which contains eight topological qubits, is a step toward 1 million qubits and wide commercial use.

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