Diligent Robotics hires two notable Cruise alumni to its leadership team
Diligent Robotics hired Cruise’s former chief operating officer and former head of AI and robotics into c-suite positions.
The Download: flaws in anti-AI protections for art, and an AI regulation vibe shift
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. This tool strips away anti-AI protections from digital art The news: A new technique called LightShed will make it harder for artists to use existing protective tools to stop their work from being…
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Google announces latest AI American Infrastructure Acadmey cohort
Google on Thursday announced the second cohort to take part in its AI Academy American Infrastructure Academy, which seeks to support companies using AI to address issues such as cybersecurity, education, and transportation. The four-month program is designed for companies at a seed to Series A stage and provides equity-free support and resources like leadership […]
The Download: flaws in anti-AI protections for art, and an AI regulation vibe shift
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. This tool strips away anti-AI protections from digital art The news: A new technique called LightShed will make it harder for artists to use existing protective tools to stop their work from being…
How Do You Build Culture Working Fully Remote? Start By Trying This One Thing.
Get practical advice from Dr. Drew and serial investor Kim Perell on this episode of Entrepreneur Therapy, featuring HigherDOSE co-founder Katie Kaps.
Trump taps transportation secretary Sean Duffy as acting NASA chief
President Donald Trump appointed Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to lead NASA.
Cameo’s birthday reminder app, Candl, is a weak attempt at a comeback
With new birthday app Candl, Cameo is exploring a new, albeit dull, avenue for growth.
Samsung to launch a triple-folding phone this year
After releasing two new foldables, Samsung is aiming to release a trifold device this year.
China’s energy dominance in three charts
China is the dominant force in next-generation energy technologies today. It’s pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into putting renewable sources like wind and solar on its grid, manufacturing millions of electric vehicles, and building out capacity for energy storage, nuclear power, and more. This investment has been transformational for the country’s economy and has…
This tool strips away anti-AI protections from digital art
A new technique called LightShed will make it harder for artists to use existing protective tools to stop their work from being ingested for AI training. It’s the next step in a cat-and-mouse game—across technology, law, and culture—that has been going on between artists and AI proponents for years. Generative AI models that create images…
Google brings its AI-powered marketing tools to India after ‘Google tax’ repeal
Google has launched a suite of its AI-powered advertising tools in India, which debuted in the U.S. in May, as the repeal of the so-called “Google tax” has made the South Asian market more attractive to global tech firms selling online ads. In March, the Indian government scrapped its 6% levy on digital advertisements, effective […]