Monthly Archives: August 2024

Google says it’s fixed Gemini’s people-generating feature

Back in February, Google paused its AI-powered chatbot Gemini’s ability to generate images of people after users complained of historical inaccuracies. Told to depict “a Roman legion,” for example, Gemini would show an anachronistic group of racially diverse soldiers while rendering “Zulu warriors” as … Continue reading

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The CEO of Boeing’s satellite maker, Millennium Space, has quietly left the company

Exclusive: Millennium Space Systems will soon have a new CEO as Jason Kim has departed the company, TechCrunch has learned.  © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Nokia brand owner launches Barbie phone for $130 — with no internet

HMD, the company behind Nokia-branded phones, launched a Barbie-branded phone Wednesday that comes with calls and texts — but no internet.

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Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?

The arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, as part of an investigation into illicit activities on the messaging app set off worries about the personal liability of tech executives.

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Transform Your Office Skills With This $40 Training Bundle

Elevate your business skills and become a Microsoft Office expert with comprehensive training across Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Access.

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Snapchat releases new teen safety resources for educators

Snapchat announced on Wednesday that it’s releasing new resources for educators to help them create safe environments in their schools by better understanding how their students use the app. The company debuted a new website dedicated to helping educators familiarize … Continue reading

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Pylon lands $17M investment to build a full service B2B customer service platform

Marty Kausas, Pylon’s CEO and co-founder, says they quickly learned that the omnichannel approach the company originally took was just a first step, and customers were clamoring for more. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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OpenAI, Microsoft, and Adobe Back California’s AI Watermarking Bill

The three tech giants have reportedly penned letters of support to California lawmakers.

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CPaaS Explained: How to Help Your Product Wow Customers

Explore how CPaaS empowers your product to impress customers. Learn how to leverage this solution for unparalleled customer satisfaction.

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Elon Musk’s xAI accused of worsening Memphis smog with unauthorized gas turbines at data center

Memphis already has a smog problem. Environmental groups say Elon Musk’s xAI is making it worse with unauthorized use of gas turbines to power its data center.

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