Monthly Archives: September 2024

OpenAI Threatens to Ban Users Who Probe Its ‘Strawberry’ AI Models

If you try to figure out how OpenAI’s o1 models solve problems, you might get a nastygram.

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Intuitive Machines lands $4.8B NASA contract to build Earth-Moon communications infrastructure

NASA wants to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon, but right now, astronauts have to be in direct line of sight with Earth to phone home.  The space agency is looking to change that with its developing Near … Continue reading

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JPMorgan could take over Goldman’s Apple Card business

JPMorgan Chase is in talks to take over the Apple Card business from Goldman Sachs, the Wall Street Journal reports. Goldman has issued credit for the Apple Card since its launch in 2019, but the Wall Street and Silicon Valley … Continue reading

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Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power

Microsoft, Black Rock and Abu Dhabi’s investment vehicle are aiming to initially raise $30 billion to invest in AI data centers and the energy to power them.

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The 6 Best Software Testing Courses Worth Taking in 2024

Today’s best software testing courses offer hands-on experience with unit testing, static analysis, automating functional tests and more.

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Patreon launches features to automate away creators’ administrative workload and help them make more money

Every month, 400,000 free members upgrade to paid memberships, the company says. According to Patreon, Autopilot improved the rate of free-to-paid membership upgrades by an average of 19% in testing. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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BlackRock and Microsoft are reportedly planning a $30B AI-focused megafund

Investment powerhouse BlackRock is set to launch a massive AI-focused investment fund, exceeding $30 billion, in collaboration with Microsoft and the Abu Dhabi-backed investment outfit MGX, the FT reported today. According to the outlet, the fund — among Wall Street’s … Continue reading

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Elon Musk says SpaceX will sue FAA for ‘regulatory overreach’

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk threatened to sue the FAA after the agency said it would levy fines on the company for licensing and safety-related violations.

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Bitcoin climbs above $60,000 ahead of Fed rate decision

Bitcoin reclaimed $60,000 on Tuesday as investors awaited details on the Federal Reserve’s rate cutting plans.

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Best International Merchant Accounts for Secure Global Payments

Payment technology is finally catching up with the demands of a global economy, making cross-border payments faster and more secure.

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