February 22, 2025

US AI Safety Institute could face big cuts

The National Institute of Standards and Technology could fire as many as 500 staffers, according to multiple reports — cuts that further threaten a fledgling AI safety organization. Axios reported this week that the US AI Safety Institute (AISI) and Chips for America, both part of NIST, would be “gutted” by layoffs targeting probationary employees […]

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April 2023

TechCrunch’s crypto-focused podcast Chain Reaction is nominated for a Webby Award

April 7, 2023

Every week something newsworthy (or chaotic) transpires in the wild world of crypto. And this week was no different, but for somewhat personal reasons. I’m excited to share that the podcast I host, Chain Reaction, was nominated for a Webby award in the Best Technology Podcast category. You can help Chain Reaction win by voting […]

TechCrunch’s crypto-focused podcast Chain Reaction is nominated for a Webby Award by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch

New at Disrupt, the AI Stage

April 7, 2023

We’re pleased to announce that Disrupt, TechCrunch’s annual flagship conference, will feature a new stage this year: the AI Stage. The AI Stage will feature experts from across the AI landscape, including ethicists, entrepreneurs and investors enmeshed in developments around AI and machine learning technologies. Their areas of expertise touch on generative AI, but also […]

New at Disrupt, the AI Stage by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch