The hottest AI models, what they do, and how to use them
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Gemini Robotics uses Google’s top language model to make robots more useful
Google DeepMind has released a new model, Gemini Robotics, that combines its best large language model with robotics. Plugging in the LLM seems to give robots the ability to be more dexterous, work from natural-language commands, and generalize across tasks. All three are things that robots have struggled to do until now. The team hopes…
SEC says meme coins are not securities
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued guidance on Thursday saying it does not view most meme coins, which are crypto tokens that originated from memes, as securities under United States federal law. As a result, the SEC says it does not believe people who purchase or hold meme coins are protected by federal securities law, […]
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Meta is reportedly planning a standalone AI chatbot app
Meta reportedly plans to release a standalone app for its AI assistant, Meta AI, in a bid to better compete with AI-powered chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. According to CNBC, Meta could launch a standalone Meta AI app as soon as the company’s next fiscal quarter (April-June). Meta AI is currently only available […]
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Meta Says It Has Fired 20 Employees For Leaking Information: ‘We Expect There Will Be More’
Meta has a strict no-leaks policy, but internal memos and meeting recordings have still made their way outside the company.
I’ve Made Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars With a Fun Side Hustle — And You Might Have Seen Me Doing It on TV
Phil Schraeder, CEO at GumGum Advertising, turned a childhood passion into a lucrative side gig.
How Businesses Can Capitalize on Emerging Domain Name Trends
The potential of new gTLDs and emerging domain trends is reshaping how businesses brand themselves online. Here’s how you can stay ahead of the curve.
MrBeast’s Holding Company Could Be Worth $5 Billion After Its Latest Fundraising Round
The YouTube creator is reportedly in talks to raise funds for a holding company for his various businesses, including his snack brand, Lunchly.
How to Build a Company Culture That Values Individuality and Belonging
When employees feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work, they’re more engaged, creative and connected.
Snowflake grows startup accelerator with $200M in new capital
Snowflake plans to expand its startup accelerator with $200 million in additional commitments, the tech giant that specializes in cloud-based data storage said Thursday. The new injection of capital follows a string of activity by Snowflake over the past several months that illustrates that company’s growth ambitions. The Snowflake Startup Accelerator, formerly known as the […]
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An AI companion site is hosting sexually charged conversations with underage celebrity bots
Botify AI, a site for chatting with AI companions that’s backed by the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, hosts bots resembling real actors that state their age as under 18, engage in sexually charged conversations, offer “hot photos,” and in some instances describe age-of-consent laws as “arbitrary” and “meant to be broken.” When MIT Technology…