Tucked into Rubrik’s IPO filing this week — between the parts about employee count and cost statements — was a nugget that reveals how the data management company is thinking about generative AI and the risks that accompany the new tech: Rubrik has quietly set up a governance committee to oversee how artificial intelligence is … Read more
Faced with labor shortages, sectors such as manufacturing and agriculture are increasingly adopting AI in their automation. Computer vision startups are looking to jump on that opportunity with a range of point solutions for both industries. From data collection to crop monitoring and harvesting, robots with eyes are entering the fields. One big challenge that … Read more
Cross-border fintech is hot right now. The cross-border payments market is forecasted to reach over $250 trillion by 2027, according to the Bank of England. And experts say fintechs are giving banks a run for their money (pun intended) here, especially in the business-to-business sector where artificial intelligence, machine learning and blockchain come into play … Read more
Intro The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is officially out and climbing on top of different camera lists as we type this. It’s a camera monster with little to no compromises, but at the same time, it’s more expensive than an iPhone 15 Pro Max, which is not a thing to be taken lightly. As far as … Read more
Stripe, a payments start-up, is one of the most successful companies to emerge from Silicon Valley in a generation. Last year, it hit a valuation of $65 billion. But in the 15 years since it was founded, there has not been a way for most individuals to invest in it. It is a problem that … Read more
Get ready for an electrifying showdown as the “So You Think You Can Pitch” startup pitch competition at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 is set to be judged by an esteemed panel of industry experts. We’ve already announced the startup finalists, and now you can meet our expert judges! Leading the charge is Edith Yeung, general … Read more
Intro When it comes to smartphones, the word “ultra” currently describes devices that occupy the utmost top of the food chain. Today, we’re comparing two phones with “ultra” in their names, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Galaxy S24 Ultra. These two have a lot in common, and if you compare the specs side by … Read more
Listen to and follow ‘Hard Fork’Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube This week we look at how A.I. is affecting jobs. As companies start announcing A.I.-related job cuts and experimenting with customer service bots, economists are placing bets on whether A.I. will lead to major gains for companies and workers. Some are even predicting … Read more
The European Union and United States put out a joint statement Friday affirming a desire to increase cooperation over artificial intelligence — including in relation to AI safety and governance — as well as, more broadly, talking up an intent to collaborate across a number of other tech issues, such as developing standards for digital … Read more
Cualquiera que trabaje a fondo en las trincheras de internet te dirá que no es una maquinaria bien aceitada que funcione sin el menor problema. Más bien, es un conjunto de partes desorganizadas que se han ido ensamblando a lo largo de décadas y que solo se mantienen juntas gracias al equivalente digital de una … Read more