Why a 260% Jump in Freelance Hiring Signals Changing Times in North America
Recent data shows that companies understand and are embracing the agility that comes from a freelance workforce
Private Equity Firms Must Embrace These Cutting-Edge Innovations to Stay Competitive
Here’s why private equity firms that invest in cutting-edge technology will be best positioned to navigate market challenges and seize new opportunities.
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Google’s March Pixel Drop has AI-powered scam detection and live location sharing with friends
Google announced new software updates for the Pixel phones as part of its so-called Pixel Drop program for March. Pixel Watches and all Android devices are also receiving some new features. The most notable parts of the update include using AI to detect scams in messages and calls, better categorization in the screenshot app, menstrual […]
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Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg talks succession — ‘I don’t want to pass it to a committee’
Calls for WordPress co-founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg to step down from his leadership role have increased in recent months amid his controversial fight and legal battle with hosting company WP Engine. Mullenweg not only intends to stay, he’s also thinking about how he plans to manage succession planning. He doesn’t want to pass […]
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Cohere claims its new Aya Vision AI model is best-in-class
Cohere for AI, AI startup Cohere’s nonprofit research lab, this week released a multimodal “open” AI model, Aya Vision, the lab claimed is best-in-class. Aya Vision can perform tasks like writing image captions, answering questions about photos, translating text, and generating summaries in 23 major languages. Cohere, which is also making Aya Vision available for […]
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Solar installer Sunnova races to raise cash as it issues ‘going concern’ warning
The entire solar industry has been bracing for a rough road ahead.
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Didi reportedly seeking funds for self-driving unit at $5B valuation
Chinese ride-hail firm Didi is on the hunt for fresh funds for its autonomous vehicle technology unit that could value it at $5 billion, according to Bloomberg News. Investor interest in self-driving cars is high in China on the backs of IPOs from WeRide and Pony AI, which have a market capitalization of $4.7 billion […]
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Customizing generative AI for unique value
Since the emergence of enterprise-grade generative AI, organizations have tapped into the rich capabilities of foundational models, developed by the likes of OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Mistral, and others. Over time, however, businesses often found these models limiting since they were trained on vast troves of public data. Enter customization—the practice of adapting large language models…
‘Shouldn’t Get Credit for Our Hard-Working Ranchers’: A Texas Politician Is Working on a Resolution to Rename the New York Strip Steak
Mooooove over New York Strip, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he is fighting to ensure his state’s cattle ranchers get their proper credit for the delicious steak sizzling on your plate.
Want to Build Your Business Faster? This Neuroscientist Has a Strategy: You Must “Learn in Public”
It’s a great way to get early feedback, increase your creativity, and build your network.
On a quest to revive the woolly mammoth, Colossal Biosciences has created a woolly mouse
Colossal Biosciences, known for its outlandish goal to resurrect the woolly mammoth by 2028, is claiming steady progress. It’s evidence: Genetically engineering mice to have mammoth-like fur. To engineer the woolly mouse, the company’s scientists found mouse versions of mammoth genes and then used CRISPR to edit mice embryos, Dr. Beth Shapiro, chief science officer […]
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