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The AI revolution has outgrown the Turing Test: Introducing a new framework
The AI Classification Framework is a new approach to evaluating AI capabilities based on the Theory of Multiple Intelligences.
The AI revolution has outgrown the Turing Test: Introducing a new framework by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch
Meet the team developing an open source ChatGPT alternative
At the risk of stating the obvious, AI-powered chatbots are hot right now. The tools, which can write essays, emails and more given a few text-based instructions, have captured the attention of tech hobbyists and enterprises alike. OpenAI’s ChatGPT, arguably the progenitor, has an estimated more than 100 million users. Via an API, brands including […]
Meet the team developing an open source ChatGPT alternative by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
The runway for futuristic electric planes is still a long one
Copy that: RightHub wants to be the command center for intellectual property management
An entrepreneur might have the best idea since sliced bread, but if they’re unable to protect it with the relevant patents, trademarks, or copyrights, then there’s a good chance they won’t see the fruits that their labor otherwise might deserve. However, the intellectual property (IP) management process is fraught with friction, from the initial idea-evaluation […]
Copy that: RightHub wants to be the command center for intellectual property management by Paul Sawers originally published on TechCrunch
How AI could write our laws
MENA VC Flat6Labs’ new fund to back startups in East, West Africa
Flat6Labs is amongst the most active VCs in Africa, having invested in over a hundred startups to date, across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. And now, after 11 years, the Egypt-based seed-stage accelerator is setting out on a foray into East and West Africa through a $95 million Africa Seed Fund investment […]
MENA VC Flat6Labs’ new fund to back startups in East, West Africa by Annie Njanja originally published on TechCrunch
TuSimple co-founder resigns, accused of poaching staff for new venture
TuSimple’s co-founder, Xiaodi Hou, resigned from the company’s board of directors last week amid an internal investigation which sought to verify claims that Hou approached TuSimple employees about leaving the company to join his new venture, per an SEC filing. Sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch a “whistleblower” informed upper management about Hou’s solicitations […]
TuSimple co-founder resigns, accused of poaching staff for new venture by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch
Indonesia’s Broom builds out automated asset-backed lending for used car dealers
The Indonesian used car market is on a course for growth fueled by a number of trends: the increasing digitization in used car sales; a larger variety of finance options; and the COVID-19 pandemic, which pushed the idea of private car ownership. Broom, an Indonesia-based auto-financing startup that wants to help used car dealers work more […]
Indonesia’s Broom builds out automated asset-backed lending for used car dealers by Kate Park originally published on TechCrunch
Microsoft lays off an ethical AI team as it doubles down on OpenAI
Microsoft laid off an entire team dedicated to guiding AI innovation that leads to ethical, responsible and sustainable outcomes. The cutting of the ethics and society team, as reported by Platformer, is part of a recent spate of layoffs that affected 10,000 employees across the company. The elimination of the team comes as Microsoft invests […]
Microsoft lays off an ethical AI team as it doubles down on OpenAI by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch