What is AI good for anyway? Maybe not summarizing

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Techme101

There’s a fascinating look by John Herrman over at NYMag today at one of the big proposed uses of AI: summarizing content. We all need things summarized, right? Everybody’s too busy and overloaded with information. At least that’s what every tech company doing AI seems to be settling on. The problem is the summaries that […]
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Waymo to begin testing driverless robotaxis on San Francisco freeways

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Techme101

Waymo plans to start testing its fully autonomous vehicles with no human safety driver on freeways in the San Francisco Bay Area this week. Its employees will be the first guinea pigs. For those who didn’t already know, Waymo got the approval from California regulators to charge for autonomous rides on the freeway back in […]
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Anduril reaches milestone with major defense hardware contract

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Techme101

Anduril and Palantir delivered the first Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) — the first major milestone in its $178 million contract.
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Secureworks Fills Australian Mid-Market Demand for Simplified Cyber Security Solutions

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Techme101

The CEO of a burgeoning cybersecurity firm spoke to TechRepublic about XDR, ransomware, the Crowdstrike outage and what organisations can do to prepare for cyberattacks.

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Vonage Business Communications Review (2024): Is It Worth It?

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Techme101

Vonage offers basic VoIP calling features that aren’t necessarily unique, but it stands out for a very specific use case that may make it the right pick for your business.

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Apple says Patreon must switch to its billing system or risk removal from App Store

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Techme101

Apple has threatened to remove crowdfunding app Patreon from the App Store if creators continue to use unsupported third-party billing options or disable transactions on iOS, instead of using Apple’s own in-app purchasing system. In a blog post and email to Patreon creators about upcoming changes to membership in the iOS app, the company says […]
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Enhance your brand: Host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Techme101

Elevate your brand’s presence at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 in San Francisco by hosting a custom Side Event during “Disrupt Week,” taking place October 26 through November 1. Engage face-to-face with over 10,000 Disrupt 2024 attendees, your network, and the Bay Area’s dynamic tech community. You can host any activity that resonates with your brand such […]
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Uber, Facing Sexual-Assault Litigation, Pushes Plan That May Curb Suits

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Techme101

Uber has spent millions trying to get a proposal on the Nevada ballot that would restrict the legal fees that bankroll many lawsuits against companies.

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Brands Love Influencers (Until Politics Get Involved)

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Techme101

Marketing firms are using artificial intelligence to help analyze influencers and predict whether they will opine about the election.

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Susan Wojcicki, YouTube’s Former CEO, Dies at 56

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Techme101

The business executive helped turn Google into an internet juggernaut and became one of the most prominent women in Silicon Valley.

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