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Midjourney plans to let anyone on the web edit images with AI

Midjourney is planning to release an upgraded web tool that’ll let users edit any uploaded images from the web using Midjourney’s generative AI. The upgraded tool, which Midjourney CEO David Holtz said will be released “early next week,” will also … Continue reading

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Women in AI: Dr. Rebecca Portnoff is protecting children from harmful deepfakes

This is part of TechCrunch’s ongoing Women in AI series, which seeks to give AI-focused women academics and others their time in the spotlight. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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23andMe faces an uncertain future — so does your genetic data 

Financial and security chaos at the once-pioneering genetic testing firm has intensified concerns about user data. Here’s how to take action. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Match’s random video chat app Azar could be the next Chatroulette — for better or for worse

Azar has facilitated over 100 billion video chats with its app, which randomly connects strangers around the globe. But until recently, the Seoul-based app — which shares a parent company, Match, with Tinder, Hinge, and OkCupid — hasn’t been available … Continue reading

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Claude: Everything you need to know about Anthropic’s AI

Anthropic, the AI vendor second in size only to OpenAI, has a powerful family of generative AI models called Claude. These models can perform a range of tasks, from captioning images and writing emails to solving math and coding challenges. … Continue reading

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SpaceX wins $733M Space Force launch contract

SpaceX was awarded an eight-launch, $733 million contract by the U.S. Space Force on Friday, as part of an ongoing program intended to foster competition among launch providers. The award includes seven launches for the Space Development Agency and one … Continue reading

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Eric Schmidt’s SandboxAQ aims for $5B valuation for its AI/quantum Google moonshot

SandboxAQ began as Alphabet’s moonshot AI and quantum computing and now has an impressive roster of projects. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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This $600 Buzz Lightyear toy is the most realistic yet

Do you have $600 burning an asteroid-sized hole in your pocket? If so then the new Buzz Lightyear robot might be for you. A collaboration between Pixar and smart toy company Robosen, the new Buzz is fully loaded with over … Continue reading

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Fluid Truck files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and pursues sale after leadership shakeup

Less than two months after Fluid Truck’s board ousted its sibling co-founders from their executive positions, the company has laid off 30% of its staff, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and found a potential buyer to take on the … Continue reading

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Acrew Capital hits five years, raises $700m

Acrew Capital has raised $700 million in fresh funds. The San Francisco-based venture capital firm announced in a blog post on Thursday that it raised $700 million to invest in companies building in data and security, healthcare, or fintech. This … Continue reading

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