### Title TikTok to Allow Users in Europe to Disable Algorithmic Feed ### Important Facts - π’ TikTok will soon allow users in the European Union to turn off its algorithmic content-selection feed. - πͺπΊ The move is in response to the EU's updated digital rulebook. - π« Users will have the option to switch off the hyper-sticky, AI-driven 'For You' feed. - π» This change aims to comply with the bloc's regulations on data privacy and user control. - π It will offer a new version of TikTok that provides a different user experience. ### Secondary Facts - π₯ TikTok is a popular video sharing platform. - π€ The 'For You' feed uses artificial intelligence to curate personalized content for each user.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-04 10:53:06 AM |
### Title Xpeng's head of autonomous driving resigns, rumored to join Nvidia ### Important Facts - π Xinzhou Wu, the vice president of autonomous driving at Xpeng, has resigned for personal and family reasons. - ποΈ Wu was previously a senior director of engineering at Qualcomm for over a decade. - π He played a crucial role in helping Xpeng gain an advantage over its electric vehicle rivals in the intelligent driving race. ### Secondary Facts - πΌ Xpeng is a prominent Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer and competitor to Tesla.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-04 12:03:05 AM |
### Title GoStudent raises $95M to expand into VR and AI-enhanced tutoring ### Important Facts - π GoStudent, a late-stage tutor marketplace, has raised an additional $95 million in funding. - π° The funding round was led by Deutsche Bank and included investors such as Left Lane Capital, DN Capital, Tencent, Prosus, DST, Coatue, and Softbank Vision Fund 2. - π GoStudent plans to use the funds to expand its offerings in virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced tutoring. - πΌ The latest raise brings GoStudent's total funding to $686.3 million. - π‘ The funding includes a mix of equity and debt capital. ### Secondary Facts - π» GoStudent is focused on providing online tutoring services. - π The company aims to leverage VR and AI technologies to enhance its tutoring platform. - π GoStudent operates globally, serving students from various countries. - π€ Investors like Deutsche Bank and Softbank Vision Fund 2 have shown confidence in GoStudent's growth potential. - π The additional funding will help GoStudent further establish itself as a leader in the edtech industry.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-03 10:23:05 PM |
### Title Elon Musk's X.ai acquires AI.com from OpenAI ### Important Facts - π OpenAI had seemingly purchased AI.com to redirect it to the ChatGPT web interface - π° Elon Musk or someone else has taken over AI.com and redirected it to X.ai - π» X.ai is Elon Musk's machine learning research outfit ### Secondary Facts - π₯ There was a bit of a hubbub in February regarding the purchase of AI.com by OpenAI - βοΈ AI.com now redirects to X.ai, indicating the change in ownership
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-03 09:53:05 PM |
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-03 07:53:05 PM |
### Title Integration of AI in SaaS Startups on the Rise: Credo AI, GitLab, and Numbers Station at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 ### Important Facts - π 35% of SaaS businesses already use AI, while another 42% plan to integrate it soon. - πΌ Credo AI, GitLab, and Numbers Station will showcase their AI-powered products at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. ### Secondary Facts - π The global hype surrounding AI has attracted attention from the business world and beyond. - π New and existing SaaS startups are incorporating AI into their offerings.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-03 07:53:05 PM |
### Title GitHub Copilot's new feature allows developers to view code suggestions from public repositories ### Important Facts - π GitHub Copilot has introduced a feature that enables developers to see code suggestions similar to what is available in public repositories. - π‘οΈ In 2022, GitHub launched a system to automatically block suggestions of matching public code, which triggers less than 1% of the time. - π» Developers can now choose to view these code fragments for potential use within their company's licensing restrictions or explore entire libraries. ### Secondary Facts - βοΈ GitHub Copilot revolutionizes coding practices by assisting developers in writing code. - π The ability to block suggestions of matching public code was implemented to avoid issues caused by duplicating existing code.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-03 05:03:05 PM |
### Title The Impact of AI on Future Elections ### Important Facts - π° AI-generated images and fake news are expected to play a significant role in the 2024 elections. - π€ The availability and quality of AI-generated images have raised concerns about the potential for manipulation and misinformation. - π» The use of AI technology in elections has both positive and negative implications. - π The 2024 elections are anticipated to be particularly affected by the influence of AI. ### Secondary Facts - π AI is rapidly advancing, opening up new possibilities and challenges. - π¨ Some individuals feel a mix of fear and excitement towards the future of AI.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-03 04:23:06 PM |
### Title Pinterest reports progress on Amazon partnership and AI in Q2 earnings ### Important Facts - π Pinterest updates investors on its Q2 2023 earnings - π€ Announced a multi-year deal with Amazon for third-party ads - πΌ Amazon is Pinterest's first partner for third-party ads - β© Progress on the Amazon partnership is faster than expected - π AI investments are improving engagement, relevance, and ads on Pinterest ### Secondary Facts - π‘ Pinterest is a popular image pinboarding and shopping inspiration site - ποΈ The update was provided during Q2 2023 earnings call with investors
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-03 03:43:05 PM |
### Title ChatGPT: The AI-powered chatbot revolutionizing productivity ### Important Facts - ChatGPT is an AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI. - It can write essays, code, and more based on short text prompts. - Major brands are using ChatGPT to generate ad and marketing copy. - AI tools like ChatGPT have expanded dramatically since its launch a few months ago. ### Secondary Facts - ChatGPT has gained significant popularity worldwide. - There is a potential nefarious side to ChatGPT.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-03 03:23:11 PM |