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Pairing live support with accurate AI outputs
A live agent spends hours each week manually documenting routine interactions. Another combs through multiple knowledge bases to find the right solution, scrambling to piece it together while the customer waits on hold. A third types out the same response they’ve written dozens of times before. These repetitive tasks can be draining, leaving less time…
Here are the 30+ startups showcasing at HAX’s May 1 Demo Day
A few weeks back, TechCrunch ventured out to New Jersey to pay an early visit to HAX’s Newark offices. As much as I complained about the 90-minute commute in from Queens, it’s nothing compared to the last time I paid a visit to the SOSV-run hardware accelerator’s Shenzhen space. HAX’s China operations have shrunk considerably […]
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Here’s a lab-grown diamond startup that’s attracted a16z’s attention
Throughout hip-hop’s long history, jewelry has served as an important vehicle for artists to convey their ideas and affluence, or simply to dazzle onlookers. Diamonds, in particular, serve as an important motif, famously exemplified by Drake’s $400,000 diamond-encrusted iPhone case. But not everyone is a millionaire rapper, and most people can’t exactly afford to wear […]
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A National U.S. News Outlet Is Hiring a Full-Time ‘Lauren Sánchez Reporter’
The Daily Beast’s new chief content officer, Joanna Coles, revealed the senior reporter opening on Instagram.
Invested in the U.S. Stock Market? A New Lawsuit Alleges a Government Agency May Have Illegally Collected and Stored Your Data
The lawsuit claims that the “Consolidated Audit Trail” program (CAT) violates the Fourth Amendment.
US government says security flaw in Chirp Systems’ app lets anyone remotely control smart home locks
CISA said Chirp Systems ignored the federal agency and the reporting security researcher.
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Substack rival Ghost confirms it will join the fediverse in 2024
Ghost, an open source rival to Substack’s newsletter platform, has confirmed it will this year officially join the fediverse — or the open social network of interconnected servers that includes apps like Mastodon, Pixelfed, PeerTube, Flipboard and, more recently, Instagram Threads, among others. Last week, the company teased its plans by surveying its users about how they may […]
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Amazon ends California drone deliveries
Amazon confirmed it is ending Prime Air drone delivery operations in Lockeford, California. The Central California town of 3,500 was the company’s second U.S. drone delivery site, after College Station, Texas. Operations were announced in June 2022. The retail giant is not offering details around the setback, only noting, “We’ll offer all current employees opportunities […]
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How to Remove Negative Reviews Online and Protect Your Online Reputation
In the digital age, maintaining a positive online reputation is crucial for businesses, as customer reviews on the internet heavily influence brand perception and purchasing decisions. This article delves into effective strategies for managing both legitimate and fake online reviews, offering insights into crisis management and proactive approaches to uphold and enhance your brand’s reputation in the virtual world.
How Close Is AI to Actually Stealing Your Dream Job?
By leveraging AI’s efficiency with human intuition, we can continue to use automation to optimize tasks and address complex challenges more effectively.