In the rapidly evolving world of technology, generative AI (GenAI) has been making headlines for its potential to write computer programs. While this tech fever promises immense potential, even well-funded startups, like the French sensation Poolside, acknowledge the pitfalls. The frequent errors of generative AI can be excusable for...
When you hear the name Blaise Matuidi, it’s easy to be transported to that euphoric summer evening in 2018 when France clinched the World Cup. However, the narrative for this talented midfielder has shifted from sporty goalposts to tech startups.
In 2021, Matuidi, in collaboration with investor Salomon Aiach and...
Navigating the choppy waters of social media marketing isn't a walk in the park, especially when everyone's thumb-scrolling game is strong. Yet, with the projection of social platform-based purchases touching a whopping $3 trillion globally by 2026, there's much at stake.
Enter Nectar AI, the brainchild of dynamic sisters, Misbah...
In the fast-evolving world of technology, there's a constant chase to achieve the perfect blend of performance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Over the past few years, the race to combine the flexibility of the cloud with the security of on-prem infrastructure has seen numerous contenders.
Enter Oxide. Founded by industry stalwarts...
Joe Golden, like many of us, played the role of the family's tech guru, guiding his mother through the labyrinth of electronic gadgets. But over time, as choices expanded and electronics became more intricate, he realized a gap. The existing online resources were just not cutting it.
His lightbulb moment?...
General Motors (GM) and their trusted collaborator Honda have taken a surprising turn in the world of electric vehicles (EVs). Their initial commitment to produce millions of pocket-friendly, compact electric vehicles has sadly come to an end. The cause? A blend of rising interest rates, growing battery expenses, and...
Heilbronn, a town better known for its wines than its tech prowess, is emerging as Europe's promising AI hub. This transformative shift traces back to an unexpected call Oliver Hanisch received in 2018. Having established himself in Silicon Valley, the thought of returning to Germany hadn't crossed his mind....
Have you ever been exasperated by the endless loop of account creations, password retrievals, and unwelcome promotional messages every time you shop online? If so, you're in good company.
Introducing I Own My Data (IOMD), the fresh face in e-commerce that aims to remove these pain points for consumers and...
The age-old process of inspecting delivery vans is undergoing a futuristic upgrade at Amazon. Picture this: drivers returning their vans are guided through advanced archways brimming with cameras. These aren’t just ordinary cameras; they harness the power of AI to capture the minutest details of each vehicle, from dents...
Bonjour to new opportunities in the French startup scene! France's 2024 budget just rolled out a promising boost for budding businesses and the investors behind them. The country's fresh fiscal plans are set to infuse an additional €500m annually into French startups. And how? By offering tempting tax breaks...
Hey data enthusiasts, did you hear? Databricks, that hotshot startup we've been raving about, is at it again! After securing a jaw-dropping valuation of $43 billion (yeah, that’s billion with a “B”), they’ve decided to do a bit of shopping. On their list? The data replication gem, Arcion, which...
ZenML is emerging as the rising star in the AI industry, aiming to seamlessly bind all the open-source AI tools out there. What's it all about? This open-source framework is designed to craft pipelines. These pipelines are then utilized by data scientists, machine-learning mavens, and platform engineers to design...
In a recent security update, Okta, the renowned identity and access management firm, revealed an unsettling breach that could have profound implications for its vast customer base. A hacker successfully penetrated the company's customer support ticket system, extracting vital files that might allow unauthorized access to the networks of...
If you've ever tried running a large-scale B2B campaign, you'll understand the chaos: too many tools, too many messages, and a maddening lack of cohesion. Meet Tofu, the game-changer from sunny San Mateo, California, aiming to bring some order to the chaos with its AI-driven platform.
The Need for Tofu
In...
In the dynamic world of 2023, the AI revolution has ushered in a fresh set of challenges for startups. One of these is integrating cutting-edge AI into their products. Concurrently, firms are raking in substantial seed funding to create expansive generative models. The real MVP? Specialized AI chips, vital...
The unveiling of GPT-4, the AI language model behind ChatGPT, stirred significant buzz in the tech world earlier this year. But, while the 100-page reveal covered various aspects of the model, there was a conspicuous absence of key details about its construction and operation.
Such an omission isn't accidental. Many...
Artifact, birthed by Instagram's original duo, has been on quite the evolution journey since its inception. Originally introduced as a personalized news aggregation platform, this AI-driven app is now embracing its role as a digital curator, opening doors for users to explore far beyond mere headlines.
In its recent update,...
When it comes to Australian and New Zealand startups making waves in Europe, only a select few can boast of such accomplishments. Think Atlassian, Canva, and Xero. With their combined worth soaring into the billions, they epitomize the "go big or head back Down Under" mantra.
Enter Ben Thompson, the...
In a significant stride towards cloud-native development, Microsoft has introduced Radius. What's Radius, you ask? It's a cutting-edge open-source platform that facilitates the creation and execution of cloud-native applications. And the cherry on top? It's language-neutral.
Originating from the Microsoft Azure Incubation team's brains, this isn't their first foray into...
Social media platforms have continually faced the challenge of misinformation. X's recent initiative, Community Notes, was proposed as a potential solution, but skepticism surrounds its efficacy and intentions.
Introduced a year ago, Community Notes aimed to be X's crowdsourced answer to combat disinformation. The program gained prominence during the recent...
