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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An independent review of popular AI tools has found that many — including Snapchat’s My AI, DALLE, and Stable Diffusion, may not be safe for kids. The new reviews come from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit advocacy group for families that’s best known for providing media ratings for parents who want to evaluate the apps, games, podcasts, […]
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At the risk of overcomplicating one of the last bastions of low-tech, totally offline recreation, there are a few things you can take into the outdoors that add to the experience rather than detract from it. A lot of gimmicky outdoor gear isn’t worth bothering with, but the right tools in your belt (or your […]
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Google is opening up access to Bard, its conversational AI tool, to teens in most countries around the world. Teens who meet the minimum age requirement to manage their own Google Account will be able to access the chatbot in English, with support for more languages to come in the future. The expanded launch comes with […]
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Cloud leaders will inevitably experience up and down markets depending on the market cycle. We reflect on seven lessons about resilience.
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TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 returns to Boston, Massachusetts, on April 25! Ready to turn your startup dream into a reality? Want to be prepared when you join the startup world after graduation? Interested in a first look at up-and-coming startups? The TechCrunch Early Stage conference — designed for new and aspiring early-stage founders and the […]
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