ChatGPT is a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that’s designed to help people communicate with computers in a more natural and intuitive way — using natural language processing (NLP) technology. But what’s behind the development of ChatGPT and how can the tech be used to help humanity? These are some of the questions that we […]
ChatGPT shrugged by Natasha Lomas originally published on TechCrunch
If your Instagram is awash in algorithmically generated portraits of your friends, you aren’t alone. After adding a new avatar generation tool based on Stable Diffusion, the photo editing app Lensa AI went viral over the last few days, with users sharing their uncanny AI-crafted avatars (and the horrible misfires) in stories and posts. Lensa’s […]
Lensa AI, the viral app making ‘magic avatars,’ raises red flags for artists by Taylor Hatmaker originally published on TechCrunch
Micromobility operator Spin is leaving 10 U.S. markets due to a combination of low demand, over-regulation, under-regulation and poor cost structures, according to a company-wide email sent Friday by Philip Reinckens, Spin’s CEO, that was shared with TechCrunch. Reinckens said the market exits would help Spin cut costs and focus on growing markets that provide […]
Tier-owned Spin exits 10 US markets amid low demand, unfavorable city regulations by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch
In this issue: ICON’s in-space construction tech ambitions; Astra’s management switch-up; news from ispace, Metaspectral and more
Max Q: Building on the moon and Mars by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch
SpaceX’s launch services have already become an invaluable resource for the U.S. government, but the company is now jumping into the deep end of the pool it had heretofore only splashed around in. Starshield, a new vertical within SpaceX, will provide “government entities” (think three-letter agencies) with secure communications and bespoke satellite designs. The new […]
SpaceX goes full defense contractor with national security-focused Starshield by Devin Coldewey originally published on TechCrunch
A good way to be wrong is to predict the future. A good way to be incredibly and embarrassingly wrong is to predict the future in a medium that is public and everlasting.
3 views: Predicting 2023’s key startup themes by Anna Heim originally published on TechCrunch
Coupa’s investors worry that its current value doesn’t reflect a possible lucrative future. Are they right?
Investors sound the alarm about possible private equity tech deals by Ron Miller originally published on TechCrunch
All aboard the learn-to-code train! As another holiday season looms and kids everywhere start clamouring for shiny stuff, we’ve got you covered with a bumper edition of our annual STEM gift guide. This year’s guide is packed with more than 20 ideas to engage toddlers, excite tweens and inspire teens to get under the hood […]
Gift Guide: More than 20 STEM gift ideas to inspire kids to code by Natasha Lomas originally published on TechCrunch
We’re over the moon to announce the three early-stage startups that will take the stage and go head-to-head in the pitch competition at TC Sessions: Space — next Tuesday, December 6, in Los Angeles. There’s still time to join this mission. Buy your pass right now to watch these early-stage space aces square off in […]
Meet the startups competing at TC Sessions: Space by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch