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ChatGPT Search is not OpenAI’s ‘Google killer’ yet

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Techme101

OpenAI’s search offers a glimpse of what an AI-search interface could one day look like. But it’s too impractical as a daily driver right now. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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U.S. laws regulating AI prove elusive, but there may be hope

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Techme101

Can the U.S. meaningfully regulate AI? It’s not at all clear yet. Policymakers have achieved progress in recent months, but they’ve also had setbacks, illustrating the challenging nature of laws imposing guardrails on the technology. In March, Tennessee became the first … Continue reading →

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Vanguard cuts Indian ride-share startup Ola’s valuation to $2B

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Techme101

Vanguard has revised its valuation of Indian ride-hailing startup Ola to about $2 billion as of the end of August. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Threads now has 275M monthly active users

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Techme101

Meta’s social network, Threads, now has 275 million monthly active users, the company said on Sunday. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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X updates block feature, letting blocked users see your public posts

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Techme101

X is rolling out its controversial update to the block feature, allowing people to view your public posts even if you have blocked them. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Affirm launches in the UK, as ‘buy now, pay later’ market faces regulatory overhaul

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Techme101

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) giant Affirm is launching in the U.K., its first market outside North America. Its long-anticipated arrival comes as U.K. lawmakers mull new rules to bring BNPL firms into line with other traditional consumer credit services, … Continue reading →

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From Lime to Uber to Hertz: Free and discounted Election Day rides

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Techme101

Election Day is nearly here, and if you haven’t already mailed in your ballot or gone in for early voting, you might need a ride come November 5.  Here’s a roundup of all the freebies, discounts, and information on getting … Continue reading →

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OpenAI has hired the co-founder of Twitter challenger Pebble

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Techme101

Gabor Cselle, the former CEO and co-founder of X challenger Pebble, has joined OpenAI to work on a secretive project. Cselle, who according to LinkedIn has been employed at OpenAI since October, announced the news in a post on X … Continue reading →

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Founders should seek sector alignment when looking for a family office investor

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Techme101

Family offices invest a substantial amount of capital in startups each year. In the first half of 2023, 27% of overall startup deal value came from deals that included a family office investor, according to a recent report from PwC. … Continue reading →

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‘If you actually are solving a problem, you don’t talk about any of the hype,’ investor says

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Techme101

The hype is palpable: As tech folks from near and far converge for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 in San Fransisco — one of the only places where Waymo is available to the public — there’s ample chatter about the autonomous vehicle … Continue reading →

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