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Cracks are forming in Meta’s partnership with Scale AI
Two months after making a $14.3B investment in Scale AI, Meta is relying heavily on its competitors to train next generation AI models.
AI or not, Will Smith’s crowd video is fresh cringe
Fans accused Will Smith of sharing AI-generated videos from his tour, but the situation is more complicated than it seems.
Nvidia, Google, and Bill Gates help Commonwealth Fusion Systems raise $863M
Commonwealth Fusion Systems has raised nearly $3 billion to commercialize its fusion power plant. It hopes to send electricity to the grid in the early 2030s.
Anthropic users face a new choice – opt out or share your chats for AI training
Anthropic is making some major changes to how it handles user data. Users have until September 28 to take action.
Trump administration’s deal is structured to prevent Intel from selling foundry unit
The deal allows the U.S. to take more equity in Intel if the company doesn’t retain at least 51% ownership in its foundry business.
Vocal Image is using AI to help people communicate better
With an interactive library that includes tongue twisters, breathing exercises, and advice on gestures, Vocal Image is also leaning more and more into AI to give automated feedback and personalized tips.
Google launches new device protection program called Pixel Care+
Google says Pixel Care+ provides a “higher level of coverage, service and peace of mind for Google hardware owners.”
Nvidia reports record sales as the AI boom continues
Nvidia’s revenue hit $46.7 billion in the second quarter, a 56% increase compared to the same period last year.
With India’s corporate banking lagging decades behind consumer fintech, TransBnk raises $25M to bridge the gap
TransBnk has raised $25 million in a round led by Bessemer Venture Partners to digitize India’s corporate banking.