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Month: December 2023
Massachusetts lawmakers mull ‘killer robot’ bill
Back in mid-September, a pair of Massachusetts lawmakers introduced a bill “to ensure the responsible use of advanced robotic technologies.” What that means in the simplest and most direct terms is legislation that would bar the manufacture, sale and use of weaponized robots. It’s an […]
Meet Kosmik, a visual canvas with an in-built PDF reader and a web browser
In recent years, tools such as Figma, TLDraw, Apple’s Freeform, and Arc browser’s Easel functionality have tried to sell the idea of using an ‘infinite canvas’ for capturing and sharing ideas. French startup Kosmik is building on that general concept with a knowledge-capturing tool that doesn’t […]
Propelled by ‘science for humanity,’ this Chinese AI startup sets sight on US
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, many Chinese tech companies find themselves recalibrating their overseas pursuits, often sidestepping any reference to their origin. One bold startup called DP Technology stands out from the crowd. Working to apply artificial intelligence to molecular simulations, DP, short for “Deep Potential”, […]
AI will make 2024 US elections a ‘hot mess’
Generative AI will make the 2024 US elections a ‘hot mess’ — whether it is from chatbots or deepfakes — say experts.
Backed by Schmidt Futures, Cloudline raises $6M to take aerial autonomy green and mainstream
South African aerospace startup Cloudline has secured $6 million in funding as it aims to lead the global frontier of carbon emissions-free autonomous flight. Schmidt Futures, the philanthropic venture founded by ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Wendy Schmidt, is an investor in the seed round. […]
Against Pseudanthropy
“Shall I say thou art a man, that hast all the symptoms of a beast? How shall I know thee to be a man? By thy shape? That affrights me more, when I see a beast in likeness of a man.” — Robert Burton, The […]
Medallion, a platform for artists to connect directly with fans, raises $13.7M
Medallion is a platform for artists to have a dedicated digital hub for promoting album releases, tour dates and merch drops, as well as selling digital collectibles and sharing exclusive content to foster deeper connections with fans. The company announced today that it closed $13.7 […]
The Apple Watch ban is here: Why Apple is no longer selling the Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra
You can’t buy the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Ultra 2 from Apple’s online store anymore — and after December 24, they’ll also no longer be available from the company’s retail outlets. Here’s why. Why is there an Apple Watch ban? Apple has pulled […]
GTA 6 hacker is sentenced to an indefinite hospitalization
A London judge has sentenced the teenage hacker who infiltrated Rockstar Games, leaking Grand Theft Auto VI footage, to an indefinite hospitalization, as reported by The BBC. The 18-year-old, Arion Kurtaj, breached Rockstar’s servers from a Travelodge hotel while under police custody, using only an Amazon […]