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With $11.9 million in funding, Dottxt tells AI models how to answer

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

As we’ve reported before, enterprise CIOs are taking generative AI slow. One reason for that is AI doesn’t fit into existing software engineering workflows, because it literally doesn’t speak the same language. For instance, LLMs (aka large language models) require … Continue reading →

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French court blocks porn sites over age verification for child protection

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

The Paris Court of Appeal ordered some pornography websites to be blocked on Thursday over failure to implement robust age verification systems that are capable of preventing minors from accessing the adult content, Politico reports. Porn sites Tukif and Xhamster … Continue reading →

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Unity’s new CEO pitches ‘fundamentally different company’ after rough year

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

Unity CEO Matt Bromberg, who joined in May, is overseeing his first big product launch since taking over the gaming software company.

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Subscription management firm Zuora agrees to be acquired for $1.7B

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

Zuora, a company selling software to help businesses manage their subscription-based services, has agreed to be acquired by private equity firms GIC and Silver Lake for $1.7 billion. The all-cash deal is expected to close in Q1 2025, subject to … Continue reading →

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Hackers are extorting Globe Life with stolen customer data

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

The insurance giant says an unknown threat actor has stolen data including SSNs and health information © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Uber has discussed a bid for travel booking company Expedia

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

Uber has discussed a potential bid for the travel booking company Expedia, CNBC confirmed.

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UK regulator warns of big fines, service suspensions for tech giants ahead of new safety rules

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

Technology giants could face “significant” fines if they don’t comply with the U.K.’s internet safety regulations, the British media regulator Ofcom warned Thursday.

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Can AI make us feel less alone? The founder of Manifest thinks so

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

Amy Wu, founder of the AI-based mental health app Manifest, has a bold prediction for the next wave of tech. “Separately from the AI trend, I think so many people are seeing this loneliness epidemic that’s happening with Gen Z,” … Continue reading →

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Eclipse opens an NYC office with plans to bolster its presence on the East Coast

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

After nearly a decade, industrials-focused VC Eclipse expanded out of Silicon Valley. The firm opened its second office in New York’s Soho neighborhood with plans to invest more on the East Coast. Eclipse backs startups in sectors including manufacturing, supply … Continue reading →

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Qualtrics: AI Training and Guidance a Problem For Australian Employees

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

Future AI programs will depend on employee engagement and skills.

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