### Title Meta to Introduce Non-Personalized Content Feeds on Facebook and Instagram in Europe ### Important Facts - π’ Meta confirms the introduction of non-personalized content feeds on Facebook and Instagram in the European Union. - β° The move is in compliance with the August 25 deadline set by the Digital Services Act (DSA). - π» The DSA is a rebooted digital rulebook for the EU. - π€ TikTok had previously announced a similar change earlier this month. ### Secondary Facts - π The non-personalized content feeds are specifically targeted for users in the European Union. - π± This update aims to align with the regulations outlined in the DSA.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-22 12:33:06 PM |
### Title How venture capitalists evaluate generative AI startups ### Important Facts - π‘ The launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 marked the beginning of the Age of AI. - πΌ Venture capitalists have had to develop strategies to identify high-potential AI startups. - π AI has become a prominent feature in pitch decks since December. - π VC evaluation aims to separate promising startups from those with insurmountable challenges. - π The evaluation process helps determine which startups can achieve venture scale. ### Secondary Facts - π The tech industry has been transformed by the advent of AI. - β±οΈ VCs need to quickly adapt to the emergence of new technologies. - π― Identifying hype and potential obstacles is crucial for investment decisions.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-22 10:03:05 AM |
### Title Match Group appoints Mark Kantor as VP of Innovation to lead AI-focused team ### Important Facts - Match Group, the company behind dating apps like Tinder and OkCupid, has appointed Mark Kantor as Vice President of Innovation. - Mark Kantor is a former Zynga head of growth and co-founder of startups Yellowbrick and Graffiti. - Kantor will lead a small team of engineers and designers focused on bringing new technologies to Match Group's apps. ### Secondary Facts - Match Group has been experimenting with AI-powered features on Tinder. - The appointment of Mark Kantor signifies Match Group's commitment to integrating AI into their dating apps.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-21 07:43:05 PM |
### Title Snapchat expands generative AI with 'Dreams' feature ### Important Facts - Snapchat is expanding its generative AI features with a new feature called "Dreams" - The AI-powered chatbot My AI can now respond with a Snap back, not just text - The "Dreams" feature will allow users to have themselves and their friends in imaginative backgrounds ### Secondary Facts - Snapchat previously launched the AI-powered chatbot My AI - The company is experimenting with AI images through the "Dreams" feature
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-21 06:53:06 PM |
### Title Developers are using AI to generate music from text ### Important Facts - Developers are utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI tools like ChatGPT for various applications, including writing emails, summarizing articles, and now generating bits of music. - The rise in popularity of LLMs and Generative AI tools has enabled developers to mold text in different ways. - By simply typing some words, users can now generate pieces of music with the help of AI technology. ### Secondary Facts - The use of AI for text-to-music apps is a new trend among developers. - The news highlights the increasing adoption of AI technologies in creative fields such as music generation.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-21 05:33:06 PM |
### Title Beamer, a customer engagement platform, secures $20M in funding ### Important Facts - π° Beamer, a no-code platform for measuring and monitoring product engagement, raised $20 million in its first outside round of funding. - π’ The investment came from Camber Partners. - π This funding will help Beamer further develop its customer engagement tools. ### Secondary Facts - π Beamer is a no-code platform that allows users to build tools for measuring and monitoring product engagement.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-21 04:53:11 PM |
### Title The Impact of Cloudwork on the Economy ### Important Facts - π World-leading technology companies like OpenAI, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google rely on online remote work. - πΌ Big and small organizations across the economy increasingly use outsourced labor via platforms like Scale AI, Freelancer.com, Amazon Mechanical Turk, Fiverr, and Upwork. ### Secondary Facts - π₯ Apps from these technology companies have likely utilized services produced by cloudwork. - βοΈ Cloudwork is also known as online remote work. - π The reliance on outsourced labor through platforms has been growing in various industries.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-21 04:33:10 PM |
### Title Monetizing Generative AI in SaaS Companies ### Important Facts - π° SaaS companies can monetize their products by incorporating generative AI, large language models (LLMs), or custom AI/ML models. - π Increased value for customers is achieved through the infusion of generative AI into SaaS products. - βοΈ An analogy to the California Gold Rush emphasizes the importance of having a well-defined approach and product roadmap when implementing generative AI. ### Secondary Facts - π€ Conversations within SaaS companies often revolve around how customers can benefit from generative AI. - π The analogy highlights the need to be prepared and equipped with the necessary tools before diving into the implementation of generative AI.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-21 03:33:12 PM |
### Title YouTube's Plan to Compensate Artists and Rightsholders for AI Music ### Important Facts - YouTube is addressing the impact of AI technology on its video hosting platform and partnerships in the music industry. - The company recognizes the potential of AI to enhance creative expression in music. - YouTube aims to protect the integrity of artists' work while embracing AI advancements. ### Secondary Facts - YouTube has existing partnerships with artists, labels, and other rightsholders. - The company is working on a plan to compensate artists and rightsholders for AI-generated music.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-21 02:33:05 PM |
### Title Amazon and Snap's AI developments in the past week ### Important Facts - π Amazon uses AI to enhance product reviews - π€ Snap's AI goes rogue, causing concerns - π‘ Weekly roundup of machine learning news and research ### Secondary Facts - π Keeping up with AI industry is challenging - π Notable research and experiments not covered individually
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-08-19 02:33:06 PM |