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Google says customers can use its AI in ‘high-risk’ domains, so long as there’s human supervision

Google has changed its terms to clarify that customers can deploy its generative AI tools to make “automated decisions” in “high-risk” domains, like healthcare, so long as there’s a human in the loop. According to the company’s updated Generative AI … Continue reading

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Slip Robotics snags $28M for its bots that can load a truck in five minutes

Drop by any given loading dock and a buzz of forklifts — loaded up with goods — can be spotted maneuvering in and out of truck trailers. This logistical dance can take up to an hour to fill a trailer, … Continue reading

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SoundCloud introduces a cheaper plan for artists

Music streaming platform SoundCloud announced Tuesday that it is introducing a new, cheaper paid plan for artists simply called Artist, while renaming its Next Pro plan to Artist Pro. The new basic tier will cost $39 per year and put … Continue reading

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FTC bans hidden junk fees in short-term lodging, live-event ticket prices

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission passed a rule on Tuesday banning hidden “junk fees” for live events, hotels, and vacation rentals. The agency says the new rule prohibits “bait-and-switch pricing,” and other practices that hide total prices and bury junk … Continue reading

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Shein must cede Indians’ data, control of local ops to re-enter India

Shein must surrender all data of Indian customers and control of its local operations to its partner, Reliance Retail, and keep operations fully local to re-enter the Indian market, according to new government disclosures that reveal how the apparel and … Continue reading

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Focused Energy buys two of the world’s most powerful lasers for its fusion quest

The massive lasers will be installed in the startup’s future facility, which it is building in the San Francisco Bay Area. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Texas medical school says hackers stole sensitive health data of 1.4 million individuals

The university’s incident website blocks search engines from listing the site, making it more difficult for affected individuals to find the website in search results. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Pineapple on pizza is delicious — and if you disagree, you can’t log in to WordPress.org

There are few matters in life that divide a room more than the prudence of putting pineapple on pizza. But if you’re of the persuasion that tropical fruit has no place on a pie, you’ll have to swallow a bitter … Continue reading

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Remote enables USDC crypto payouts for contractors

Getting paid in cryptocurrencies may sound like a bad idea, but this could be an actually useful feature for international contractors. Remote, the company that lets you hire people and manage contractors all around the world, is introducing crypto payouts … Continue reading

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EU to investigate TikTok’s response to election security risks in Romania

TikTok is now subject to not one but two open Digital Services Act (DSA) investigations after the European Union announced on Tuesday that it has opened a formal proceeding focused on election risks — and specifically risks in the context … Continue reading

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