In a stunning turn of events, the telecommunications company behind the enablement of the AI-powered fake audio scam targeting President Biden has been slapped with a hefty $1 million civil penalty by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This latest development sheds light on the complex web of shady operations...
Blue Skies Space, a pioneering UK-based startup, is set to launch its first satellite as part of SpaceX's Transporter 15 rideshare program. This venture marks the beginning of a new era in space research, where astronomy data is collected, packaged, and sold as a service.
Blue Skies Space plans to...
Meta's social media platform Threads has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 200 million active users. This achievement comes just a day after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hinted at the platform's rapid growth during the company's Q2 2024 earnings call.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri confirmed the news on Threads, expressing his...
Last week, Google had mixed news. The good news was its cloud division, including Google Workspace and Google Cloud services, reached a significant milestone by generating $10 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time. The bad news? Google missed out on another potential acquisition worth over $20 billion...
Apple has released a detailed technical paper outlining the development of its Apple Intelligence models, which power a variety of new AI features coming soon to iOS, macOS, and iPadOS. In this paper, Apple addresses concerns about the ethical implications of its training methods, emphasizing its commitment to user...
OpenAI is stepping into the search engine arena with the introduction of SearchGPT, a new feature designed to deliver timely and accurate answers to user queries by pulling information from web sources. This move positions OpenAI as a potential competitor not just to up-and-comers like Perplexity, but also to...
Investment in generative AI startups, which develop AI-powered products to generate text, audio, video, and more, shows no signs of slowing down. However, these investments are becoming more concentrated in a smaller number of early-stage ventures. From January to July 16, 2023, 225 generative AI startups raised a staggering...
In an unusual setting for entrepreneurial pursuits, 17-year-old Eric Zhu launched Aviato, an advanced analytical platform for private market data, from a high school bathroom in Carmel, Indiana. Now, his startup is emerging from stealth mode with an impressive $2.3 million in venture funding.
Aviato offers comprehensive tracking of funding...
U.S. telecom giant AT&T has confirmed a major data breach that has compromised the phone records of nearly all its customers. This latest breach, which was discovered on April 19, has exposed millions of phone numbers, calling and text records, and location-related data.
AT&T has started notifying millions of affected...
For over a decade, real-money gaming and fantasy sports startups in India have operated under the broad label of video game companies. However, as regulatory scrutiny intensifies, a coalition of over 70 video game companies is calling on the Indian government to clearly distinguish between these industries.
In a letter...
Lucid Motors has made a significant stride in the electric vehicle (EV) market, delivering 2,394 vehicles in the second quarter of 2024. This milestone not only sets a new record for the company but also highlights its growing influence in the competitive EV landscape.
In the first quarter of 2024,...
SpaceX has introduced the Starlink Mini, a compact version of its satellite internet product designed to fit inside a backpack. This new offering aims to provide greater flexibility and connectivity options, particularly for those on the move. Starlink Mini is priced at $599, which is $100 more than the...
PowerSchool, a leading provider of K-12 education software, is set to go private in a $5.6 billion deal with Bain Capital. This acquisition is part of a broader trend of private equity firms snapping up enterprise software companies at attractive valuations.
Founded in 1997, PowerSchool began as a student information...
In a significant move aimed at addressing the needs of large organizations, Canva has launched a new enterprise version of its popular design tool. This new release marks a shift from their previous offering, which was more suitable for small teams rather than fulfilling the comprehensive requirements of large...
In the Netherlands, where sunny days can be few and far between, solar energy output often falls short. Wind turbines can help bridge the gap, but what happens when both the sun and wind are elusive? Enter Ore Energy, a startup poised to revolutionize long-duration energy storage with utility-scale...
Microsoft is taking a bold step into the future of computing by integrating generative AI deeply into its Windows operating system. At their recent Build developer conference, Microsoft introduced Copilot+ PCs, a new line of Windows machines designed to harness the power of AI. Alongside these PCs, they announced...
Lydia, the renowned French payment service, has made a significant pivot by introducing Sumeria, its latest innovation aimed at reshaping mobile banking. With a strong user base of 8 million, Lydia's decision to launch a challenger bank marks a pivotal moment in its evolution from a simple payment app...
As demand for generative AI continues to surge, the race to secure adequate and affordable GPU resources is intensifying. This burgeoning interest has cast a spotlight on alternative cloud providers like CoreWeave, who are stepping up as viable contenders against traditional giants in the cloud computing arena.
CoreWeave, originally a...
In an era where digital security is more crucial than ever, Google is stepping up its game with significant enhancements to its Advanced Protection Program (APP), especially timed for the upcoming U.S. presidential election. This initiative is particularly focused on safeguarding individuals who are frequently the targets of sophisticated...
