This weekend, two of the most influential figures in artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning, Yann LeCun and Yoshua Bengio, fiercely debated the potential risks and safety concerns surrounding AI.
Day: October 16, 2023
Zipcar hit with feds’ first-ever fine for renting out recalled cars
If you rented a van from Zipcar a while back, there’s a chance it failed to meet the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s safety standards. The agency hit Zipcar with a first-of-its-kind fine for “renting vehicles with open, unrepaired recalls,” the agency announced on Monday. […]
Accessercise’s app makes it easier for people with disabilities to exercise
Accessercise, which developed a fitness app for people who want to exercise despite their disabilities, was one of the Startup Battlefield 200 finalists at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Pete Hines is leaving Bethesda after 24 years
Bethesda’s head of publishing, Pete Hines, announced today that he’s retiring and leaving the games company.
From concept to patent: 4 key steps for AI entrepreneurs
To maximize your chances of getting the patent filing process right, here are four tips that will help protect your work so you can capitalize on it. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Australia fines X for failing to provide information about child abuse content
eSafety, the Australian regulator for online safety, issued a $386,000 fine against X (formerly Twitter) Monday for failing to answer “key questions” about the action the platform is taking against child abuse content. The watchdog issued legal notices to Google, TikTok, Twitch, Discord, and X […]
Data optimization is a must for maximum efficiency
VB LAB INSIGHTS: This article is part of a VB Lab Insights series paid for by Capital One. For cloud-based companies, the ability to leverage nearly unlimited amounts of data can unlock possibilities that lead to more innovative products and experiences for customers. But more […]
Mac users are embracing AI apps, study finds, with 42% using AI apps daily
AI adoption among Mac app users is booming, according to a new report from app subscription service Setapp that found that 42% of Mac users today report using AI-based apps on a daily basis, and 63% claim to believe that AI apps are more beneficial […]
Nostalgia alert: there’s a documentary about Myspace in the works
The once-ubiquitous social media site Myspace is getting the documentary treatment, with a film currently in the works that chronicles the rise and fall of the house that Tom built. The movie’s a joint project between production companies Gunpowder & Sky and The Documentary Group, […]
Flexport kicks off restructuring with layoffs
Flexport founder Ryan Petersen said in September — in the wake of his hand-picked CEO’s sudden departure — that the logistics company needed to get its house in order. It started with Petersen rescinding dozens of employment offers and looking to lease out the company’s […]