Itching to write a book? AI publisher Spines wants to make a deal

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Techme101

Generative AI has upended how we write things… or even if we write at all. Now a startup wants to be the main character in the next chapter of that story: AI that replaces the role of the publisher.  Spines is a self-publishing platform that claims that — thanks to being powered by artificial intelligence […]
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The US Patent and Trademark Office Banned Staff From Using Generative AI

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Techme101

The agency dedicated to protecting new innovations prohibited almost all internal use of GenAI tools, though employees can still participate in controlled experiments.

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European tech funding declines for third consecutive year — but the sector is finally stabilizing

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Techme101

VC investment in European startups is projected to decline for a third straight year, according to Atomico — but there are signs things are finally stabilizing.

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The Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot and Final Fantasy lead nominations

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Techme101

The 3D platformer and role-playing game get seven nods each at the “Oscars of Gaming”.

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Former basketball hopeful wants to prevent ACL tears with airbags for knees

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Techme101

You’ve heard of car airbags deploying within milliseconds to protect passengers. How about an airbag for your knee?
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Indian news agency sues OpenAI alleging copyright infringement

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Techme101

One of India’s largest news agencies has sued OpenAI in a case that could set a precedent for how AI companies use copyrighted news content.
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Fintech unicorns are watching Klarna’s debut for signs of when IPO window will reopen

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Techme101

Financial technology unicorns aren’t in a rush to go public even after buy now, pay later firm Klarna filed for a U.S. IPO.

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Sagence is building analog chips to run AI

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Techme101

Graphics processing units (GPUs), the chips on which most AI models run, are energy-hungry beasts. As a consequence of the accelerating incorporation of GPUs in data centers, AI will drive a 160% uptick in electricity demand by 2030, Goldman Sachs estimates. The trend isn’t sustainable, argues Vishal Sarin, an analog and memory circuit designer. After […]
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Yuka, the app that rates food and makeup, now lets users complain to companies directly

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Techme101

Yuka is a popular health app that allows users to scan the barcodes of food items to quickly see a health ranking based on additives, sugar, saturated fat, and fiber. It also scans cosmetic products, highlighting any harmful substances like endocrine disruptors, carcinogens, allergens, and irritants. Yuka then recommends healthier options, helping consumers make more […]
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Socium doubles down on Francophone Africa after $5M seed round

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Techme101

Demand for HR-tech solutions in Africa is growing, and Senegal’s Socium is out to tap the opportunity in French-speaking countries on the continent. Socium has since 2021 built HR solutions that target users within the 21 countries of Francophone Africa and plans to continue narrowing its focus on the region, where it is enjoying first-mover […]
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