AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood put out the worst song I’ve ever heard
This song is an AI actor’s rallying cry to other AI actors, urging them to keep going despite the naysayers who doubt their humanity. Literally no one can relate to this.
Defense official reveals how AI chatbots could be used for targeting decisions
The US military might use generative AI systems to rank lists of targets and make recommendations about which to strike first, which would then be vetted by humans, according to a Defense official with knowledge of the matter. The disclosure about how the military may use AI chatbots comes as the Pentagon faces scrutiny over…
Nuro is testing its autonomous vehicle tech on Tokyo’s streets
Nuro began testing its self-driving software on public roads in Tokyo, marking the first international expansion for the AV startup.
Google Play is adding new paid and PC games, game trials, community posts, and more
The updates indicate that Google is focused on transforming Google Play into an enhanced gaming hub.
Ford’s new AI assistant will help fleet owners know if seatbelts are being used
Ford rolled out an AI assistant this week that can monitor and analyze millions of data points to help its Ford Pro commercial customers boost their bottom line. The bet, and one that most other automakers are making, is that there’s money to be made in software. Ford Pro AI debuted at Work Truck Week […]
Ride hailing inDrive acquires Pakistan’s KraveMart to bolster grocery delivery
inDrive has closed its acquisition of KraveMart, expanding grocery delivery in a market dominated by Foodpanda.
Zendesk acquires agentic customer service startup Forethought
Forethought was years ahead of its time and the 2018 winner of TechCrunch Battlefield.
India neobank Fi winds down banking services on its platform
Fi, founded by former Google Pay executives, is discontinuing banking services over four years after launch.
He Maxed Out $50K in Credit Cards to Start His First Business. Now It’s Worth $1.8 Billion.
Henry Schuck built DiscoverOrg, now ZoomInfo, to $30 million in revenue without external funding.
Netflix may have paid $600 million for Ben Affleck’s AI startup
This deal could rank as among the streaming giant’s largest acquisitions ever.
Lovable says it added $100M in revenue last month alone, with just 146 employees
Swedish vibe-coding unicorn Lovable crossed $400 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in February.