Category: AI

– EU enforcers closely monitoring disinformation campaigns on Elon Musk-owned social network X following shooting of Slovakia’s prime minister – X under formal investigation since December for disinformation and effectiveness of content moderation feature – Musk’s AI chatbot Grok now available in EU, being closely monitored by EU due to potential risks in civic discourse…

– Engineers Adam Keating and Jeremy Andrews launched startup CoLab to build a better collaboration tool for mechanical engineers – CoLab’s tools allow engineers to review design files, capture feedback, and track issues from a single dashboard – The company raised $21 million in Series B funding to accelerate growth, with plans to expand the…

1. Google introduced new Gemini-related products at Google I/O for educational institutes, including a base plan and premium plan. 2. Students above 18 can use Gemini for free without either of these plans. 3. Google also released LearnLM, a set of generative AI models for education, and added AI-powered quizzing to academic videos on YouTube.…

– Recall.ai has raised $10 million in Series A funding, bringing its total raised to over $12 million – The startup has built infrastructure to access raw data from virtual meeting platforms for AI-powered meeting bots – The funding will be used to grow the team, build more integrations, and expand the customer base Recall.ai,…

1. The 2024 Microsoft Build developer conference will feature announcements about Windows 11, Microsoft Copilot, and new laptops and PCs powered by AI. 2. Expect to see new Windows and Copilot features, including new ways to interact with Copilot and integration with Microsoft products. 3. Anticipate the debut of new laptops with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X…

– Early-bird tickets for TechCrunch Disrupt end on May 31 – The event will feature six stages focusing on AI, entrepreneurship, innovation, fintech, SaaS, and space exploration – Each stage will showcase cutting-edge technologies, thought-provoking discussions, and insights from industry leaders and experts TechCrunch Disrupt is a highly anticipated event that brings together entrepreneurs, tech…

1. Sony Music Group warns Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI about unauthorized use of music for training AI systems. 2. Sony demands compliance with copyright laws from over 700 companies that may have used its songs without authorization. 3. Sony sets one-month deadline for responses and hints at potential legal action for non-compliance, as artists and…

1. Apple’s Visual Look Up feature mirrors Google’s Circle to Search capabilities in terms of bringing up search results in a tab. 2. Apple is rumored to be adding AI-powered features to its productivity apps like Pages and Keynote in iOS 18. 3. Apple’s Siri is expected to receive an upgrade with more robust AI…

1. Google showcased a series of AI advancements at its I/O developer conference, including a revamped search engine, AI models with expanded context windows, and AI helpers across its suite of Workspace apps. 2. Despite the impressive demonstrations, there was a lack of clarity on how the AI technologies showcased would impact everyday life or…

1. The Rabbit R1 is a handheld AI device that can perform various tasks, including voice search, music playback, and ordering from apps like Uber and DoorDash. 2. It costs $199 and requires a Discord account and a Midjourney subscription for certain functionalities. 3. Despite the potential for future upgrades, the Rabbit R1 is often…