Monthly Archives: January 2024

Startups must strategize and budget for AI-assisted software development in 2024

Enterprises need to understand how much to budget into AI tools, how to weigh the benefits of AI vs. new recruits, and how to ensure their training is on point. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Disney’s VR treadmill, OpenAI fixes ‘lazy’ GPT-4, and Apple rolls out stolen device protection

Hey, folks, and welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s regular newsletter covering notable happenings in tech over the past few days. On the agenda for this edition is Disney’s innovative VR treadmill, OpenAI fixing its “lazy” AI and MIT’s … Continue reading

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Sextortion is fastest-growing crime targeting minors in North America – and social media companies can do more to stop it, study finds

“Yahoo Boys” is an informal network of cybercriminals who have gained cultural clout over the last several years in West Africa.

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Can AI do ugly?

Some thoughts on AI aesthetics, the challenge of uninsurability, and how to pitch a biotech startup to non-experts. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Not just unethical but illegal — NSA admits to spying on Americans

US Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) disclosed on Thursday that the National Security Agency (NSA) has acknowledged purchasing records from data brokers that list the websites and apps that Americans use. According to Wyden, there is a possibility that the intelligence … Continue reading

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Deal Dive: Can AI fix lost and found?

Boomerang thinks so. It uses machine learning to match photos and descriptions of lost items to streamline the lost and found process. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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How can venture capital survive a three-year liquidity drop?

We’re back to dig into Q4 2023 venture capital results and what’s coming up this year. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Critical 2024 AI policy blueprint: Unlocking potential and safeguarding against workplace risks

Richard Marcus Contributor Richard Marcus is the head of information security at AuditBoard. Many have described 2023 as the year of AI, and the term made several “word of the year” lists. While it has positively impacted productivity and efficiency … Continue reading

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Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal leaves board

Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal has resigned from the e-commerce group’s board, the two said Saturday. Sachin Bansal, the Bengaluru-headquartered startup’s other co-founder, left the board in 2018 after scuffle with the investors. Binny Bansal, who reserved the rights to stay … Continue reading

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The George Carlin estate filed a copyright lawsuit for AI-generated comedy

George Carlin’s family estate has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Dudsey– a media company that used generative AI to make a parody comedy spectacular that mimics the late star’s voice and lighthearted demeanor for an hour. Dudsey gained notice … Continue reading

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