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Meta to expand encryption on Messenger making it similar to WhatsApp

Meta to bring end-to-end encryption to Messenger, representing a major privacy update that makes the service more similar to its sibling WhatsApp.

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Microsoft’s president meets with the Chinese government to discuss AI co-operation

Microsoft President Brad Smith met with China’s minister of commerce to discuss topics ranging from artificial intelligence to trade relations.

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Meta and Microsoft say they will buy AMD’s new AI chip as an alternative to Nvidia’s

AMD’s newest AI chip, the Instinct MI300X, could give big tech buyers leverage over Nvidia, if it works as advertised and is price-competitive.

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Ex-Google, Coursera employees start Lutra AI to make AI workflows easier to build

The young startup, started in April, creates AI workflows from natural language so no technical experience is needed. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Get These AirPod Alternatives for the Music Lovers on Your Team – Only $23 Until 12/17

Get these long-lasting, quick-charging, noise-canceling Flux 7 TWS Earbuds with Wireless Charging Case & Power Bank for just $23 through December 17th only. Order by 12/7 for guaranteed Christmas delivery.

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Lego Fortnite: Gaming giant launches Minecraft rival

The new co-operative survival game mode sees players crafting items with Lego bricks.

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EU ‘final’ talks to fix AI rules to run into second day — but deal on foundational models is on the table

As European Union lawmakers clock up 20+ hours of negotiating time in a marathon attempt to reach agreement on how to regulate artificial intelligence a preliminary accord on how to handle one sticky element — rules for foundational models/general purpose … Continue reading

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Why Congruent turned down over $300M from LPs for its third climate tech fund

Investors thought the firm’s initial target of $200 million was far too modest, and instead offered $600 million, a threefold oversubscription. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Opal Security, which helps companies manage access and identities, raises $22M

VC investment trends in the cybersecurity market suggest a sector in decline — at least within the context of recent months. According to Crunchbase, cybersecurity deal count fell during Q3 to 153 deals from 181 in Q2. In a more … Continue reading

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Facebook and Messenger to encrypt messages automatically

UK politicians and police have opposed the move, arguing it will make it harder to spot child abuse.

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