Renowned Federal Judge, 96, Faces Yearlong Suspension For Refusing to Retire
Judge Pauline Newman, a highly respected figure in patent law, has been suspended for one year by her colleagues due to mounting concerns about her mental fitness.
The Download: India’s AI independence, and predicting future epidemics
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inside India’s scramble for AI independence Despite its status as a global tech hub, India lags far behind the likes of the US and China when it comes to homegrown AI. That gap…
September 2023
Is the 9-5 Lifestyle Over? How the Gig Economy Will Impact the Future of Work
As the gig economy grows, it is crucial for stakeholders, including governments, businesses and workers, to collaborate in crafting balanced regulations that safeguard the rights and well-being of gig workers while fostering innovation and adaptability.
Google Is Being Sued By the Family of a Man Who Died When Maps GPS Led Him Off a Broken Bridge
Philip John Paxson, 47, was found dead on September 30, 2022.
How generative AI is accelerating disinformation
People are more aware of disinformation than they used to be. According to one recent poll, nine out of ten American adults fact-check their news, and 96% want to limit the spread of false information. But it’s becoming tougher — not easier — to stem the firehose of disinformation with the advent of generative AI […]
Windows 11 gains support for managing passkeys
At an event today focused on AI and security tools and new Surface devices, Microsoft announced that Windows 11 users will soon be able to take better advantage of passkeys, the digital credentials that can be used as an authentication method for websites and apps. Once the expanded passkeys support rolls out, Windows 11 users […]
Bolstering enterprise LLMs with machine learning operations foundations
Generative AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), will play a crucial role in the future of customer and employee experiences, software development, and more. Building a solid foundation in machine learning operations (MLOps) will be critical for companies to effectively deploy and scale LLMs, and generative AI capabilities broadly. In this uncharted territory, improper management…
AI startup Gizmo raises $3.5M by using gamified quizzes and flashcards to make learning fun
Gizmo, a generative AI learning startup that uses gamified quizzes to engage learners, today announced $3.5 million in seed funding from NFX, Ada Ventures, and Capital T. The company will use the funding to scale its platform globally, hire more engineers and roll out new features. Gizmo generates quizzes from user’s class notes, which can […]
How to spend your first $10K on paid ads
In the early days of your startup, it’s important to be as efficient as possible, not only with this $10K budget, but also with your time.
UK bolts US ‘data bridge’ deal onto EU-US Data Privacy Framework
The UK government has officially confirmed it will piggyback on a transatlantic data transfer deal between the European Union and the US by bolting on an extension which it’s dubbed the “UK-US data bridge”. Back in June the UK and US reached an agreement in principle over this arrangement. Today the UK government confirmed that […]
Saregama eyes Pocket Aces acquisition in video push
Saregama is in talks to acquire Pocket Aces, three people familiar with the matter said, as the oldest Indian music label grows its video ambitions. The acquisition talks are underway, but a deal is yet to be signed, the people said. Pocket Aces’ video games streaming business Loco is not part of the discussions, the […]