Senate Advances Proposal to Halt State-Level AI Regulations
A Republican effort to prevent states from enforcing their own AI regulations cleared a key procedural hurdle on Saturday.
The Advocate for Stablecoins: Katie Haun’s Mission for Digital Currency
In 2018, when Bitcoin was trading around $4,000 and most Americans, at least, thought cryptocurrency was a fad, Katie Haun found herself on a debate stage in Mexico City opposite Paul Krugman, the…
The Innovative Use of iPhones in Filming ’28 Years Later’
Director Danny Boyle famously shot his post-apocalyptic classic “28 Days Later” on Canon digital cameras, making it easier for him to capture eerie scenes
Tesla Unveils Autonomous Rides in Austin: A New Era of Transportation
Tesla has started giving rides in driverless Model Y SUVs in Austin. Details are still sparse, but limited service is open to vetted and invited riders.
Court Order Leads to Withdrawal of Promotional Content Related to Jony Ive Partnership
OpenAI appears to have pulled a much-discussed video promoting the friendship between CEO Sam Altman and legendary Apple designer Jony Ive (plus, incidentally, OpenAI’s $6.5 billion deal to acquire…
Concerns Rise in Europe Over Dependence on American Technology
European governments may be reconsidering their use of American technology and services, according to a new report in The New York Times.
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The Rise of Micromobility and the Latest Developments in Autonomous Transportation
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Innovative Startup Secures $15 Million to Revolutionize Cheating Solutions
Cluely’s new funding comes roughly two months after it raised $5.3 million in seed funding co-led by Abstract Ventures and Susa Ventures.
Mira Murati’s AI Venture Secures $2 Billion Funding at a $10 Billion Valuation
Thinking Machines Lab, the secretive AI startup founded by OpenAI’s former chief technology officer Mira Murati, has closed a $2 billion seed round at a $10 billion valuation.