### Title Tech startups at Y Combinator's Summer 2023 cohort focus on AI in the medical field ### Important Facts - π Tech startups at Y Combinator's Summer 2023 cohort are developing applications of AI in the medical industry - π₯ There is a significant number of companies working on using AI in a medical context - π‘ The startups' focus on AI indicates a growing trend in applying artificial intelligence to various verticals ### Secondary Facts - π The news was reported during Y Combinator's first day of showcasing its Summer 2023 cohort - π° The Exchange explores startups, markets, and money
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-09-07 05:03:12 PM |
### Title Imbue raises $200M in Series B funding to advance AI reasoning models ### Important Facts - Imbue, formerly known as Generally Intelligent, has secured $200 million in a Series B funding round. - The funding round values Imbue at over $1 billion. - Astera Institute, Nvidia, Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt, and Notion co-founder Simon Last are among the participants in the funding round. ### Secondary Facts - Imbue is an AI research lab focused on developing robust reasoning capabilities. - The funding will be used to further enhance Imbue's AI models.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-09-07 04:43:06 PM |
### Title eBay introduces AI tool to generate product listings from photos ### Important Facts - π eBay has launched an AI tool for sellers that can create a product listing from a single photo. - π± The tool is currently available in the eBay app for iOS and will be released on Android soon. - π‘ It automatically generates a title, description, release date, category, subcategory, list price, and shipping cost based on the photo. ### Secondary Facts - π The AI tool aims to simplify the process of creating product listings for marketplace sellers. - β° The rollout of the tool on the Android app is expected within the next few weeks.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-09-07 04:03:05 PM |
### Title The Rise of ChatGPT: An AI-powered chatbot revolutionizes productivity ### Important Facts - π OpenAI's text-generating AI chatbot, ChatGPT, has gained immense popularity and is transforming various industries. - π It can generate essays, code, and more based on short text prompts, significantly boosting productivity. - π Major brands are utilizing ChatGPT to create ad and marketing copy, showcasing its potential in the business world. ### Secondary Facts - π‘ Despite its remarkable capabilities, ChatGPT also possesses some questionable aspects. - π‘ The use of AI tools, like ChatGPT, continues to expand rapidly since its recent launch.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-09-07 03:33:10 PM |
### Title New iOS app Moments helps users manage personal and professional relationships ### Important Facts - π± Moments is a newly launched iOS app that acts as a personal relationship manager (PRM) - π€ The app aims to help users maintain important personal and professional relationships - π‘ It offers features like advice, reminders, to-dos, and an AI composer for personalized messages and emails ### Secondary Facts - π Moments includes an AI composer that can assist in writing tailored messages and emails - βοΈ The app provides tools to keep up with the relationships that matter most to the user
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-09-07 03:33:10 PM |
### Title Retool launches new tools to simplify building AI-based business apps ### Important Facts - Retool, a low-code platform, introduces new tools for building AI-based apps - The startup has expanded its services to include backend services and workflow automation - The new tools include a hosted vector store for adding context to large language models (LLMs) ### Secondary Facts - Retool initially focused on building line-of-business apps - The startup is well-funded and has been growing over the years
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-09-07 03:03:06 PM |
### Title Anthropic launches premium subscription plan for its AI-powered chatbot ### Important Facts - π Anthropic, an AI startup co-founded by ex-OpenAI employees, has launched a paid plan for its AI-powered chatbot. - π° The premium subscription plan, called Claude Pro, offers customers 5x more usage than the free tier. - π¬ Customers subscribing to Claude Pro can send many more messages and have priority access during high-traffic periods. - π» The monthly price for Claude Pro is $20 in the U.S. and Β£18 in the U.K. - π Subscribers of Claude Pro also get early access to new features. ### Secondary Facts - π€ Claude 2 is the name of Anthropic's text-analyzing chatbot. - π The premium subscription plan is consumer-facing, targeting individual users.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-09-07 02:43:06 PM |
### Title Mindtrip: The AI Travel Agent Revolutionizing the Way We Plan Trips ### Important Facts - π Mindtrip is an AI travel agent aiming to change the way people plan their trips. - π« It offers services such as booking flights, hotels, and providing recommendations for activities and dining options. - π» With the rise of the internet, self-service travel planning became more common. - π¨ Mindtrip aims to bring back the convenience and expertise of traditional travel agents through its AI technology. - π± The platform integrates with popular social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok to offer personalized suggestions. ### Secondary Facts - π€ Mindtrip's AI technology allows users to book flights and accommodations on their own. - 𧳠The platform also provides recommendations based on user preferences and interests. - π Mindtrip aims to simplify the trip planning process by offering a one-stop solution. - π Traditional travel agents used to handle flight bookings, hotel reservations, and provide local recommendations. - π Online platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo have made it easier for individuals to book accommodations independently.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-09-07 01:03:05 PM |
### Title The Rise of Open Source Large Language Models ### Important Facts - π° Meta's recent launch of Llama 2 highlights the growing interest in open source large language models (LLMs) - π Llama 2 is the first open source LLM from a Big Tech company with a commercial license ### Secondary Facts - π‘ The launch of Llama 2 demonstrates the explosion in interest in LLMs - π» Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is actively involved in the development of LLMs - πΌ The commercial license for Llama 2 indicates potential monetization opportunities for open source LLMs
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-09-07 12:43:05 PM |
### Title IBM introduces new generative AI models and capabilities on Watsonx data science platform ### Important Facts - π IBM has launched new generative AI features and models - π‘ The new features are part of the recently-launched Watsonx data science platform ### Secondary Facts - π₯ IBM is competing in the highly competitive AI space - π The new generative AI capabilities aim to enhance relevance and competitiveness
Source: https://techcrunch.com/category/artificial-intelligence/
2023-09-07 12:03:05 PM |