From Generative AI to Reliable AI: High Stakes in Manufacturing
The AI hype cycle exploded in 2023 with the debut of generative AI and subsequent funding injections. With it came a sense of blind AI optimism, where organizations championed the…
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Mistral’s Le Chat tops 1M downloads in just 14 days
A couple of weeks after the initial release of Mistral’s AI assistant, Le Chat, the company told Le Parisien that it has reached one million downloads. In particular, Le Chat…
Apple’s $599 iPhone 16e adds AI, launches February 28
As anticipated, Apple revealed the long-awaited iPhone SE refresh Tuesday. The fourth generation device arrives three years after the last major update to the budget-minded smartphone. This one arrives with…
Instagram upgrades DMs with music-sharing, message scheduling, translation and more
Instagram is upgrading its direct messages, also known as DMs, with a handful of new features that make its messaging system more competitive with alternatives, like Apple’s iMessage and other…
Math, Machine Learning & Coding Needed For LLMs
The goal of this article is to guide you through the essential mathematical foundations, machine learning techniques, and coding practices needed to work with LLMs.
US Army soldier pleads guilty to AT&T and Verizon hacks
Cameron John Wagenius pleaded guilty to hacking AT&T and Verizon and stealing a massive trove of phone records from the companies, according to court records filed on Wednesday. Wagenius, who…
X in talks to raise money at a $44B valuation
Elon Musk’s X is in talks to raise money from investors at a $44 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports. Musk purchased X, formerly known as Twitter, for the same price…
Bumble sunsets acquired apps, Fruitz and Official, to cut costs
Bumble is discontinuing its two acquired apps, the dating and relationship apps Fruitz and Official. The move was shared during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call. As explained by CEO Lidiane…
Australian IVF giant Genea confirms hackers ‘accessed data’ during cyberattack
The company said an “unauthorized third party” accessed Genea data, but won’t say if sensitive health information was stolen © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Troubled electric truck maker Nikola files for bankruptcy
Hydrogen electric trucking startup Nikola Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday after it failed to find a buyer or secure additional funds to maintain operations. Nikola was once…