Turning Ideas into Reality — How Your Everyday Life Inspires Business Ideas
Every great business began as an idea. Here’s how I took my idea from conception to thriving company.
The Download: gig workers training humanoids, and better AI benchmarks
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. The gig workers who are training humanoid robots at home When Zeus, a medical student in Nigeria, returns to his apartment from a long day at the hospital, he straps his…
Why Every Company Should Be Thinking About Artificial Intelligence
Here’s why it’s crucial for every company to incorporate AI into their strategies.
Instagram’s code reveals a ‘Meta Verified’ feed filter, but company denies active test
It looks like Instagram may have considered copying another Twitter feature by elevating Verified users to a more prominent spot in the Instagram app, according to a new discovery in the app’s code. According to reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, both the iOS and Android Instagram apps are now showing a new feed filter that would […]
Skydio closing consumer drone business
Skydio today announced that it will be shutting down its consumer drone business. Beginning today, the firm will no longer be selling its Skydio 2+ Starter, Sports, Cinema or Pro kits, although it will continue to offer the Skydio 2+ Enterprise Kit to business customers. Skydio also promises to continue supporting those consumers who have […]
Launching a New Media Company? Here are 7 Things to Know Before the Camera Starts Rolling
Preparation provides a valuable leg up when making a name in the crowded media business.
Pope Francis Issues Warning About the ‘Disruptive Possibilities and Ambivalent Effects’ of AI
The Pope was subjected to an AI-generated deepfake earlier this year.
Lyft takes a page from Uber’s playbook: Ads
Ride-hailing giant Lyft will start displaying ads in-app, as well as via in-car tablets, rooftops and bikeshare stations. “Lyft has a captive audience throughout their entire ride journey – waiting for their car, matching with their driver, and in ride – and brands can now reach riders in relevant and tailored ways across our suite […]
Data visualization startup Virtualitics lands $37M investment
Many companies grapple with data challenges. In a 2019 survey, Deloitte reports that 67% of executives aren’t comfortable accessing or using the data at their organizations. In a separate poll from NewVantage Partners, meanwhile, less than a third of firms identify themselves as being data-driven — despite significant investments in AI and business analytics tools. […]
5 Areas Where Every Business Should Be Using Cognitive AI Today
In 2023, companies that don’t leverage AI run the risk of missing the boat.
Experts Predict a Massive Annual Drop in Social Security Benefits by 2033, According to a New Report
The cuts could amount to more than $23,000 a year.