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Why this unicorn chose to take a credit facility
Its equity, growth and existing relationships with banks and financial institutions, gave Socure firm footing to kick off credit facility discussions.
Why this unicorn chose to take a credit facility by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch
Forethought aims to build more accurate chatbots with constrained generative AI models
Forethought has been building chatbots since 2017 with increasing levels of sophistication, intelligence and automation. Today, the startup announced the next phase in their development. It’s bringing generative AI to the platform with a beta release of a new tool called SupportGPT. The product is designed to deliver auto-generated customer service responses without the need […]
Forethought aims to build more accurate chatbots with constrained generative AI models by Ron Miller originally published on TechCrunch
Hailo’s new AI chips bring more image processing power to the edge
Hailo, the well-funded Tel Aviv-based AI chipmaker, today announced the launch of its latest processor family: the Hailo-15H, M and L SoCs. Like its predecessor, the Hailo-8, the company designed these new processors to bring AI models to the edge and specifically, to power intelligent cameras. “Hailo-15 represents a significant step forward in making AI […]
Hailo’s new AI chips bring more image processing power to the edge by Frederic Lardinois originally published on TechCrunch
Coinbase launches wallet API to help integrate Web 2.0 devs into web3 world
Coinbase, the second largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has launched a new product to help onboard developers into web3, the company shared with TechCrunch on Wednesday. It should be easier to go to a website or engage with a brand without having to leave their platform, Will Robinson, VP of engineering at Coinbase, said […]
Coinbase launches wallet API to help integrate Web 2.0 devs into web3 world by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch
Ring launches a higher-res, battery-powered doorbell
Ring just launched its first doorbell in two years. The $180 Battery Doorbell Plus brings head-to-toe video and improved resolution to the Amazon brand’s lineup. The smart home accessory features a 150×150-degree view that allows you see a visitor’s entire body. The company says the Doorbell Plus has the highest resolution of any of its models […]
Ring launches a higher-res, battery-powered doorbell by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch
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DuckDuckGo dabbles with AI search
Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo has followed Microsoft and Google to become the latest veteran search player to dip its beak in the generative AI trend — announcing the launch today in beta of an AI-powered summarization feature, called DuckAssist, which can directly answer straightforward search queries for users. DDG says it’s drawing on natural language […]
DuckDuckGo dabbles with AI search by Natasha Lomas originally published on TechCrunch
Proposed US bipartisan bill could lead to TikTok ban
A group of U.S. senators unveiled new bipartisan legislation that would give the administration new powers when it comes to restricting or even banning foreign-based technologies. In particular, the bill could be used to ban TikTok in the U.S. if the administration considers that it causes national security threats. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) and Senator […]
Proposed US bipartisan bill could lead to TikTok ban by Romain Dillet originally published on TechCrunch