Fei-Fei Li: the influential scientist known as the ‘Godmother of AI’
Fei-Fei Li, often hailed as the “Godmother of AI,” has become one of the most influential figures in artificial intelligence. She is known for her pioneering work in computer vision,…
OpenAI in talks to raise funds at $150 billion valuation
By Niket Nishant (Reuters) – AI heavyweight OpenAI is in talks to raise funds at a valuation of $150 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, a move that would fortify…
Adobe to launch generative AI video creation tool later this year
By Deborah Mary Sophia (Reuters) – Adobe will unveil a new generative AI-powered video creation and editing tool in a limited release later this year, the software maker said on…
Best tech expos in October 2024
As the tech world continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, October 2024 offers a prime opportunity to dive into some of the industry’s most significant events. From cybersecurity innovations…
Web Summit to host hundreds of curated community meetups in Lisbon this November
Web Summit will return in 2024 with more than 70,000 attendees, including 1,000-plus investors and an all-time record of 2,750 startups. The event will have a fresh focus on promoting…
Battery maker Northvolt to cut costs, explore partnerships
By Marie Mannes abd Anna Ringstrom STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Swedish battery maker Northvolt said on Monday it would cut costs and look for strategic partners while focusing on its large-scale…
Byju’s auditor BDO resigns after start of bankruptcy proceedings, company says
By Aditya Kalra (Reuters) – Indian education technology company Byju’s’ auditor BDO Global has resigned after the startup did not provide documents requested following the start of insolvency proceedings, Byju’s…
Amazon turns to Anthropic’s Claude for Alexa AI revamp
By Greg Bensinger SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Amazon‘s revamped Alexa due for release in October ahead of the U.S. holiday season will be powered primarily by Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence…
California issues draft regulations for operating autonomous trucks
By Zaheer Kachwala (Reuters) – The California Department of Motor Vehicles on Friday issued draft regulations on the operation of autonomous vehicles on highways, paving the way for self-driving trucks…
OpenAI names political veteran Lehane as head of global policy, NYT reports
By Shivani Tanna (Reuters) – ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has named political veteran Chris Lehane as its vice president of global policy, the New York Times reported on Friday. Lehane, who is…