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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.