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Why Apple is taking a small model approach to generative AI

It’s a very Apple approach in the sense that it prioritizes a frictionless user experience above all. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Linq raises $6.6M to use AI to make research easier for financial analysts

When generative AI tools started making waves in late 2022 after the launch of ChatGPT, the finance industry was one of the first to recognize these tools’ potential for speeding up the data-gathering and research process. Speed, after all, is … Continue reading

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Biden administration looks to give Rocket Lab $24M to boost space-grade solar cell production

In addition to the federal funding, the state of New Mexico — where SolAero is based — committed to providing financing and incentives that value $25.5 million. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Apple’s AI, Apple Intelligence, is boring and practical — that’s why it works

Some of the new Apple Intelligence features that Apple debuted at WWDC 2024 don’t even feel like AI, they just feel like smarter tools.  © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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TikTok comes for Google as it quietly rolls out image search capabilities in TikTok Shop

After leading the social media landscape, TikTok appears to be interested in challenging Google’s dominance in search. The company confirmed to TechCrunch that it’s testing the ability for users to take or upload a photo to find similar products in … Continue reading

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GM gives Cruise $850M lifeline as it relaunches robotaxis in Houston

General Motors is investing $850 million into Cruise as the autonomous vehicle subsidiary slowly makes its way back to testing in Phoenix, Dallas and, as of Tuesday, Houston. GM’s CFO Paul Jacobson announced the capital infusion onstage at Deutsche Bank’s … Continue reading

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At last, Apple’s Messages app will support RCS and scheduling texts

These messaging features, announced at WWDC 2024, will have a significant impact on how people communicate every day. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Rippling’s tender offer decision draws mixed — and strong — reactions

Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at Rippling’s controversial decision to ban some former employees from selling their stock, Carta’s massive valuation drop, a GenZ-focused fintech raise, and more! To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most … Continue reading

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Google’s June Pixel feature drop brings Gemini Nano AI model to Pixel 8 and 8a users

Google is finally making its Gemini Nano AI model available to Pixel 8 and 8a users after teasing it in March. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Apple adds win-back subscription offers and improved search suggestions to the App Store

At WWDC 2024, Apple introduced new options for developers to promote their apps and earn more from them in the App Store. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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