The latest episode of the Equity podcast delves into a variety of topics that are currently making waves in the tech industry. From real estate to AI agents, gambling, and secondary markets, the hosts offer insights and analysis on the most recent developments. Mary Ann Azevedo, Becca Szkutak, and Devin Coldewey kick off the discussion
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In the fast-evolving landscape of programming, developers are often bogged down by mundane tasks that consume a significant portion of their time. Tasks such as writing unit tests, managing dependencies, and updating documentation may not be the most stimulating aspects of their work, but they are essential for ensuring the smooth functioning of software projects.
Spotter, a startup that focuses on providing financial solutions to content creators, recently unveiled its latest innovation – Spotter Studio. This AI-powered creative suite is designed to offer comprehensive support to YouTubers throughout the content creation process. From brainstorming video concepts to generating thumbnail and title ideas, planning projects, organizing tasks, and collaborating with teams,
Canva, a popular design platform, recently announced significant price hikes for some of its customers. For example, in the U.S., certain Canva Teams subscribers are now facing a substantial increase in their annual fees, with a five-person plan jumping from $119.99 to $500 per year. Similarly, customers in Australia were shocked to see the monthly
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, Google is taking proactive steps to safeguard its generative AI products. Initially, the company announced restrictions on Gemini queries related to the election. However, Google has now extended these restrictions to include other AI products such as Search AI Overviews, YouTube AI-generated summaries for Live Chat, Gems, and
In a bold move signaling a new era for AI investment, SparkLabs has recently announced the closure of a $50 million fund, AIM AI Fund. This fund is set to support AI startups emerging from the AIM-X accelerator in Saudi Arabia, as well as other AI ventures worldwide. This strategic move by SparkLabs reflects the
The clock is ticking with only 5 days left to take advantage of the $200 discount on Student Passes for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. This exclusive offer expires on September 6 at 11:59 p.m. PT, so act fast and secure your spot! As classes resume and financial burdens rise, it can be challenging for students to
The debate over whether artificial intelligence (AI) can truly create art has been a hot topic in recent years. Renowned science fiction author Ted Chiang boldly asserts that no matter how advanced generative AI becomes, it will never be able to produce true art. Chiang, known for his acclaimed novella “Story Of Your Life,” which
In the fast-changing landscape of technology, businesses are increasingly exploring the integration of AI into various aspects of their operations. One emerging trend that has taken many by surprise is the adoption of Emotion AI. This technology focuses on helping AI-powered bots better comprehend human emotions, thereby enhancing their performance across different functions. Emotion AI
Amazon recently announced a strategic move by hiring the founders of Covariant, along with a significant portion of the startup’s employees. This includes Pieter Abbeel, Peter Chen, and Rocky Duan, who are considered to be some of the brightest minds in the field of robotics and AI. In addition to the new hires, Amazon has
The recent announcement by Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, regarding the acceptance of music created with artificial intelligence (AI) at the Grammy Awards has raised numerous questions and concerns within the music industry. While Mason clarified that only humans can submit music for the awards, the use of AI in the creative
Recently, the German research organization LAION released a new dataset, Re-LAION-5B, which claims to have been thoroughly cleaned of links to suspected child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This dataset serves as a re-release of an older dataset, LAION-5B, with fixes implemented based on recommendations from various organizations. The Cleaned Dataset The Re-LAION-5B dataset is available
Reliance Industries, the largest company in India by market capitalization, is diving headfirst into the AI frenzy that has taken over the tech world. During the company’s 47th annual general meeting, Chairman Mukesh Ambani and other executives highlighted their plans to integrate artificial intelligence into various aspects of Reliance’s businesses, including telecommunications, retail, and energy.
San Francisco is well known for its vibrant tech scene and bustling startup culture. However, beyond the regular workweek where developers are working on cutting-edge projects, there is another side to the city’s tech community that comes alive on weekends – AI hackathons. These events have become increasingly popular over the last few years, attracting
Clockwise, a smart scheduling and calendar tool, has recently made significant changes to its interface with the introduction of an AI-powered assistant named Prism. This innovative assistant is designed to help users manage scheduling conflicts, create or clear events in bulk, and seamlessly turn to-do lists into calendar blocks through text prompts. One of the
Inflection, the startup behind the AI chatbot Pi, has announced that it will be implementing usage caps on its platform in the near future. This decision comes as the new CEO redirects the company’s focus towards enterprise products. The move to cap free access to Pi represents a significant shift from the initial vision of