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Why Cohere’s ex-AI research lead is betting against the scaling race
Cohere’s former VP of AI research, Sara Hooker, is launching a new startup to build AI models that can adapt to their environment. Source link
OpenAI requested memorial attendee list in ChatGPT suicide lawsuit
The new information comes as the Raines family updated its lawsuit against OpenAI. The family first filed a wrongful death suit against OpenAI in August after alleging their son had taken his own life following conversations with the chatbot about his mental health and suicidal ideation. Source link
Tesla’s record sales quarter barely boosted profit
Tesla’s profit actually fell 37% compared to the same period last year, despite buyers rushing to take advantage of the expiring EV tax credit. Source link
OpenAI’s Atlas is more about ChatGPT than the web
OpenAI’s new browser is a surface for the company to distribute ChatGPT and develop new AI features rather than improving core web experience. Source link
Amazon unveils AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers
Amazon likely hopes that the new glasses will shave valuable time off of each delivery by providing delivery drivers with detailed directions and information about hazards directly in their line of sight. Source link
Amazon will buy thousands of pedal-assist cargo vehicles from Rivian spinoff Also
The pedal-assist cargo quad vehicles are narrow delivery vans that can operate in a bike lane. Source link
Should you trust Tools for Humanity’s iris-scanning orb?
Ever wonder if you’re talking to a real person online or just another bot? As bots increasingly outnumber humans online, leading to an explosion of deepfakes and AI-driven fraud, one company has a solution straight out of sci-fi: scanning your iris to verify your identity. Today on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Rebecca Bellan spoke with Adrian […]
What’s Updog? Datadog’s new tool tells you which apps are down
Cloud monitoring platform Datadog launched Updog, a web dashboard that shows the live health status of various SaaS APIs. Source link
Rivian spinoff Also reveals a high-end modular e-bike for $4,500
The first in a lineup of new vehicles from Also, which started as a skunkworks project inside of Rivian a few years ago. Source link
Apple confirms it pulled controversial dating apps Tea and TeaOnHer from the App Store
Apple has pulled the controversial dating safety apps Tea and TeaOnHer from the App Store over violations of its content moderation and privacy rules, following a flood of user complaints and reports of minors’ data being exposed. Source link