Vermont Police Close Cold Case with DNA from Cigarette and Victim’s Clothing
Over 50 years after Rita Curran was strangled to death, police identified her killer.
The Download: talking dirty with DeepSeek, and the risks and rewards of calorie restriction
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. It’s pretty easy to get DeepSeek to talk dirty AI companions like Replika are designed to engage in intimate exchanges, but people use general-purpose chatbots for sex talk too, despite their stricter content…
Spoke AI is using generative AI to pull signal from workplace noise
As generative AI’s fast-unfolding power to supercharge content-creation amps up concern over what automation might mean for free access to quality information online, Berlin-based startup Spoke AI is gearing up to apply generative AI in a more bounded (but still noisy) context: Internally, within businesses — pitching information workers on tools to help them stay […]
Spoke AI is using generative AI to pull signal from workplace noise by Natasha Lomas originally published on TechCrunch
Elon Musk Selects California as Tesla’s Global Engineering HQ
Gov. Gavin Newsom joined the company’s CEO in making the announcement, though Musk has criticized California before.
Volition’s Larry Cheng on trying to raise a fund right now: “All of the LPs felt more constrained”
Last month, Volition Capital, a 13-year-old, 30-person Boston-based growth equity firm, announced it has closed its fifth fund with $675 million in capital commitments, bringing its total assets under management to $1.7 billion. While most VCs will tell you they had no problem raising their newest fund, Volition cofounder Larry Cheng — an alum of […]
Volition’s Larry Cheng on trying to raise a fund right now: “All of the LPs felt more constrained” by Connie Loizos originally published on TechCrunch
Who Owns TikTok (Updated 2023)
Are you confused about who owns TikTok? Read on to learn everything you need about the social media giant and its ownership.
What Is a Living Trust? Here’s Everything to Know.
Living trusts are essential options in estate planning. Keep reading to explore living trusts and whether or not they’re the right option for you.
What Is Business Process Management (BPM)?
What is BPM? It can make the difference between success and failure in business. Read on to find everything you need to know.
Understanding the Circular Flow Model: A Comprehensive Guide to What It Is and How It Works
If you’re looking to learn more about the economy, keep reading for a comprehensive guide to the circular flow model.
Snapchat rolls out new Sounds features to make it easier to create content
Snapchat announced today that it’s introducing two new features for its Sounds product, which allows users to add licensed song clips, excerpts from TV and movies, and their own original audio to their Snaps and Stories. The company is launching a feature that is designed to allow users to find relevant Sounds to complement a […]
Snapchat rolls out new Sounds features to make it easier to create content by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch
Dole North America Production Grinds to a Halt After Cyberattack
A cyberattack seriously disrupted Dole’s operations, causing a temporary shutdown of production plants and affecting food supplies to U.S. grocery stores.