Spawning wants to build more ethical AI training data sets

June 11, 2024

Jordan Meyer and Mathew Dryhurst founded Spawning AI to create tools that help artists exert more control over how their works are used online. Their latest project, called Source.Plus, is intended to curate “non-infringing” media for AI model training. The Source.Plus project’s first initiative is a data set seeded with nearly 40 million public domain […]

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TikTok comes for Google as it quietly rolls out image search capabilities in TikTok Shop

June 11, 2024

After leading the social media landscape, TikTok appears to be interested in challenging Google’s dominance in search. The company confirmed to TechCrunch that it’s testing the ability for users to take or upload a photo to find similar products in TikTok Shop. The feature, which was first spotted by X user Jonah Mazano, is available […]

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GM gives Cruise $850M lifeline as it relaunches robotaxis in Houston

June 11, 2024

General Motors is investing $850 million into Cruise as the autonomous vehicle subsidiary slowly makes its way back to testing in Phoenix, Dallas and, as of Tuesday, Houston. GM’s CFO Paul Jacobson announced the capital infusion on stage at Deutsche Bank’s Global Automotive Industry Conference on Tuesday. “This will help bridge Cruise funding until we […]

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Why We Shouldn’t Fear AI in Education (and How to Use It Effectively)

June 11, 2024
Facing resistance to new technologies in the educational process is nothing new, and AI is no exception. Yet, this powerful tool is set to overcome these challenges and revolutionize education, preparing students and professionals for a future of unparalleled efficiency and personalized learning.