‘This is a unique time’: ARK Invest’s chief futurist tackles tech innovation from AI to robotics
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Summit in Seoul Tackles AI Safety
Tech leaders, government officials, and academic researchers will meet to discuss AI issues, building on earlier UN efforts.Inc. - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
Why Cathie Wood’s Ark Innovation ETF is struggling in 2024 despite the stock-market rally
One research analyst prefers the Nasdaq for exposure to “disruptive innovation.”MarketWatch - Business -
Power demand from AI, EVs and Big Tech is now the energy sector’s No. 1 concern
If power systems fail, it’s lights out for the entire economy.MarketWatch - Business -
It’s Time to Believe the AI Hype
Some pundits suggest generative AI stopped getting smarter. The explosive demos from OpenAI and Google that started the week show there’s plenty more disruption to come.Wired - Tech -
Schumer’s slow-walk on AI ‘regulation’ is a nothing but a boon for Big Tech
, Sen. Schumer has burned another year and wasted another opportunity to advance the conversation, as the dangers of AI overreach and huge corporate concentration have grown more grave.The Hill - Politics -
China’s ‘AI-in-a-box’ products threaten Big Tech’s cloud growth strategies
Huawei leads trend of providing companies with means to power their own artificial intelligence apps rather than through public cloudFinancial Times - World - China -
Facebook Parent's Plan to Win AI Race: Give Its Tech Away Free
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has trained his “Eye of Sauron” on its artificial-intelligence strategy, which comes with risks.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Facebook -
Snowflake invests in Metaplane to solve data quality issues plaguing AI development
The investment in Metaplane will enable Snowflake customers to closely monitor the quality of their data assets moving through different stages of the pipeline to power downstream applications.VentureBeat - Tech -
As the AI Gold Rush Barrels Forward, VCs Explain What Kind of AI Startups They Actually Want to Invest In
The key: finding a niche that's hard to replicate.Inc. - Business -
Pension funds need ‘compelling’ returns from UK nuclear projects to invest
Potential investors tell Jeremy Hunt regulatory clarity also essential before backing new power plantsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Tencent's Top Shareholder Taps New Chief in AI Ramp-Up
Prosus and South African parent Naspers named Fabricio Bloisi as group CEO, replacing interim boss Ervin Tu, who will become president and chief investment officer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Tencent's Top Shareholder Taps New Chief in AI Ramp-Up
Prosus and South African parent Naspers named Fabricio Bloisi as group CEO, replacing interim boss Ervin Tu, who will become president and chief investment officer.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Insider Q&A: CIA's chief technologist's cautious embrace of generative AI
The CIA’s first chief technology officer Nand Mulchandani is marshaling generative AI tools to the intelligence agencyABC News - Tech -
Sony Music warns global tech and streamers over AI use of its artists
Music group representing Adele and Beyoncé contacts more than 700 companies to prohibit use of contentFinancial Times - Business -
‘An AI-fueled equity bubble’ will see big tech lead the charge in coming months
Big tech can once again be the market’s crown jewels says Capital EconomicsMarketWatch - Business -
Sony Music warns tech companies: Don't use our music to train your AI
Sony Music Group is sending more than 700 letters to tech companies and music streaming services, calling on them to not use its music to train AI without authorization from the label.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Asia-Pacific Innovative Lawyers
Generative AI and global tensions are shaping the legal agenda as lawyers respond to political and economic uncertainty, climate change and workloads. Plus: best practice case studies and a spotlight on JapanFinancial Times - World -
One Tech Tip: Protecting your car from the growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
Auto technology has evolvedABC News - Tech -
$9 billion travel tech firm Navan on track to hit profitability this year and 'not far' from IPO, CEO says
The boss of travel and expense management platform Navan told CNBC he's preparing the company to get its business into shape for an IPO this year.CNBC - Business -
Steve Jobs' former intern reflects on working for the tech mogul: 'I worked 20 yards away from him every day'
Steve Jobs' former intern is now a tech CEO who sold his company to Google. He attributes much of his success to his time working at NeXT.CNBC - Business -
Best deals on robot vacuums ahead of Memorial Day
It's time for a thorough house cleaning this spring, and a robot vacuum can help you do all the heavy lifting.CBS News - Top stories -
3 Weird Tips to Get Better Outcomes From Your AI Chatbot
Don't just take the first answer. How to push your LLM to do better.Inc. - Business -
AI companies seek big profits from ‘small’ language models
Microsoft, Meta and Google have released new versions with fewer ‘parameters’ that are cheaper to build and trainFinancial Times - Business - Artificial Intelligence -
From sci-fi to reality: The dawn of emotionally intelligent AI
The future might see AI becoming an integral part of emotional support networks, providing companionship that feels empathetic and informed.VentureBeat - Tech -
Microsoft announces new PCs with AI chips from Qualcomm
Microsoft wants to deliver Windows PCs that can keep up with Apple's MacBooks on artificial intelligence performance and strong battery life.CNBC - Business - Microsoft -
2024 NFL schedule release: Best game from each week, including Chiefs vs. 49ers Super Bowl rematch
A rundown of all the top showdownsCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Chiefs first-round rookie Xavier Worthy's car stolen from parking garage in Kansas City, per reports
The vehicle was reportedly taken by criminals overnightCBS Sports - Sports -
NFL distances itself from Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's comments during commencement speech
The NFL is distancing itself from Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, saying “his views are not those of the NFL as an organization.”ABC News - Sports - NFL -
Missouri AG demands documents from K.C. mayor after X account post about Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker
The attorney general of Missouri is demanding information about the circumstances of a post shared on the X social media platform by the official city of Kansas City account that stated Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's city of residence.NBC News - Top stories - NFL -
Israel’s Settler Violence and Impunity: Takeaways From the Times Investigation
Radical forces in Israeli society have moved from the fringes to the mainstream and put Israel’s democracy in peril. Here are the takeaways from our investigation.The New York Times - World - Israel -
WSL title perfect end to Hayes' unique story
Emma Hayes is used to winning the Women's Super League with Chelsea - but nobody could have written this script better.BBC News - Top stories -
Yankees' Hal Steinbrenner open to in-season contract talks with Juan Soto: 'This is a unique situation and a very unique player'
Soto is off to a hot start in his first season with the Yankees.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
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Unified API Recall pulls conversational data from Zoom and Google Meet to power AI bots
Since its launch, Recall has roped in over 300 companies from different industries, ingesting millions of hours of conversational data and powering downstream AI applications.VentureBeat - Tech - Google -
OpenAI Signs Content Deal With Reddit, as Sony Bars AIs From Its Music Archive
All these new systems gain their AI smarts by learning from huge amounts of data. Where they get it is still open to negotiation. And lawsuits.Inc. - Business -
CoreWeave, an AI cloud-computing startup backed by Nvidia, has raised $7.5 billion from investors.
CoreWeave, an AI cloud-computing startup backed by Nvidia, has raised $7.5 billion from investors.The Wall Street Journal - World -
OpenAI partners with Reddit to integrate unique user-generated content into ChatGPT
OpenAI and Reddit announce a groundbreaking partnership to revolutionize online communities and drive AI innovation by integrating cutting-edge AI-powered features and unique user-generated content.VentureBeat - Tech -
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AP PHOTOS: For the first time India's elderly and disabled are able to vote from home
Vijay Lakshmi, 85, stood beaming at the entrance of her house as she welcomed a team dispatched by the Election Commission of India. They were here to collect her vote. The team visiting Vijay lakshmi’s neighbourhood comprised of 5 people in ...ABC News - World -
Economic damage from climate change six times worse than thought – report
A 1C increase in global temperature leads to a 12% decline in world gross domestic product, researchers have found. The economic damage wrought by climate change is six times worse than previously thought, with global heating set to shrink wealth ...The Guardian - World - Climate