Monthly Archives: August 2024

Adept Materials’ dehumidifying paint was inspired by trees and semiconductors

The startup developed a two-material system that helps homes self-regulate their internal humidity. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Cloud infrastructure revenue approached $80 billion this quarter

The cloud infrastructure market has put the doldrums of 2023 firmly behind it with another big quarter. Revenue continues to grow at a brisk pace, fueled by interest in AI. Synergy Research reports revenue totaled $79 billion for the quarter, … Continue reading

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TechCrunch Minute: Why did Wiz walk away from $23 billion?

As widely reported, Wiz recently said no to a $23 billion acquisition offer from Google. At that price, it would have been Google’s biggest acquisition ever. It’s possible the Google team got cold feet during due diligence, or there may … Continue reading

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A New Trick Could Block the Misuse of Open Source AI

Researchers have developed a way to tamperproof open source large language models to prevent them from being coaxed into, say, explaining how to make a bomb.

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Britain cancels $1.7 billion of computing projects in setback for global AI ambitions

One of the funding commitments was for the creation of a next-generation exascale computer, which would have boosted the U.K.’s AI efforts.

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Amazon shares tumble 12% after third-quarter outlook disappoints

The company is navigating slower sales in its core retail business, and said the chaotic news cycle was partly to blame for its weak forecast.

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Pharma giant Cencora is alerting millions about its data breach

The pharma giant won’t say how many patients were affected by its February data breach. A count by TechCrunch confirms that over a million people are affected. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Trump’s Crypto Embrace Could Be a Disaster for Bitcoin

At the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Donald Trump promised the crypto community the moon. They’d better hope they don’t get it.

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Microsoft’s cloud is ‘no-brainer’ for some AI startups, helping Azure gain ground on AWS

Microsoft’s lead in artificial intelligence along with a program to provide credits to early-stage companies is making Azure more popular among startups.

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You Won’t Believe What Car Headlights Have in Store

New technology and a drive toward electrified powertrains have converged to create a flashy new car-lighting landscape. What comes next could be an international light language.

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