Canva, the popular design platform, has recently announced a significant price increase for some of its customers. This sudden change has resulted in uproar among users, especially those who were on older pricing plans. The cost of a five-person plan for Canva Teams has skyrocketed from $119.99 per year to $500 per year in the
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Google is taking proactive steps to ensure that misinformation does not spread through its generative AI products ahead of the upcoming U.S. presidential election. With the rise of artificial intelligence technology, Google acknowledges the potential for mistakes and the negative impact misinformation can have on such crucial events. As a result, the tech giant is
SparkLabs, a renowned early-stage venture capital firm, has gained recognition for its investments in groundbreaking AI startups like OpenAI, Vectara, and Kneron. The firm recently announced the closure of a new $50 million fund, AIM AI Fund, aimed at supporting AI startups from its AIM-X accelerator in Saudi Arabia and around the world. This move
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The debate over the capabilities of generative AI in creating true art continues to rage on, with writer Ted Chiang adding his voice to the conversation. Despite the advancements in AI technology, Chiang believes that true art can never be replicated by machines. The Argument Against Generative AI In a recent article, Chiang argues that
Despite the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various business aspects, one unexpected trend is the adoption of emotion AI to enhance the understanding of human emotions by AI-enabled bots. This practice, referred to as “emotion AI,” is gaining momentum in the business world, according to PitchBook’s new Enterprise SaaS Emerging Tech Research report.
The music industry, just like many other sectors, is facing a wave of transformation with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, recently caused a stir when he announced that the prestigious Grammy Awards would start accepting music created using AI technology. This move has raised concerns and
Amazon’s recent announcement of hiring Covariant’s founders and a portion of its employees, as well as licensing its robotic foundation models, marks a strategic move by the tech giant to advance its AI and robotics capabilities. By integrating Covariant’s technology into its existing robot fleet, Amazon aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. Covariant’s
Recently, the German research organization LAION released a new dataset called Re-LAION-5B, which claims to have been thoroughly cleaned of known links to suspected child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This dataset is actually a re-release of an old dataset, LAION-5B, with fixes implemented based on recommendations from various organizations such as the Internet Watch Foundation
Reliance Industries, India’s leading company in terms of market capitalization, is not shying away from the AI craze that has swept the technology industry. During the company’s 47th annual general meeting, Chairman Mukesh Ambani and other executives emphasized the significance of AI by mentioning it close to thirty times in just a two-hour span. They
San Francisco, known for its vibrant tech scene, has seen a surge in AI hackathons over the past few years. Tech enthusiasts gather on weekends to discuss the latest AI developments, network with like-minded individuals, and most importantly, bring their ideas to life through working demonstrations. These hackathons not only provide a platform for individuals
Clockwise, a smart scheduling and calendar tool, has recently introduced a new interface feature called Prism. This AI-powered assistant aims to revolutionize the way users manage scheduling conflicts, create events in bulk, and optimize to-do lists by seamlessly integrating them into their calendars. Unlike its competitors such as YC-backed Vimcal and Reclaim, Clockwise is designed
Inflection, the startup behind the AI chatbot Pi, has revealed plans to cap free access to its platform in the near future. This decision comes as the company shifts its focus towards enterprise products under new leadership. Just a year after securing $1.3 billion in funding to develop an “emotionally intelligent” chatbot, Inflection is making
Stephen Wolfram, a mathematician and scientist, was raised in a household where his mother was a philosophy professor at Oxford University. Despite his initial reluctance towards the subject during his younger years, Wolfram now acknowledges the value of thinking deeply about philosophical issues. His impressive academic journey began with publishing his first scientific paper at
In the ever-evolving landscape of tech and finance, Story has raised eyebrows with its latest $80 million round. Positioned as the trailblazer in applying web3 magic to AI and talent management, Story aims to revolutionize the way content and intellectual property are created and distributed. While investors tout Story as the next big thing in
In the world of venture capital, investing in late-stage startups has become increasingly popular, especially in the realm of AI companies. Venture capitalists (VCs) are now turning to the secondary market to buy shares of these startups, often through financial instruments known as special purpose vehicles (SPVs). These SPVs are becoming highly sought-after commodities, with