Category: Gaming
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Elon Musk’s xAI moves into OpenAI’s old HQ
San Francisco’s Mission district isn’t known for corporate offices, but it’s now home to two of the world’s most well-funded AI startups. Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, recently moved into a new office in the Mission: the same building that served as OpenAI’s headquarters for several years, according to the San Francisco Business Times.…
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Judge blocks California’s new AI law in case over Kamala Harris deepfake
A federal judge blocked one of California’s new AI laws on Wednesday, less than two weeks after it was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Shortly after signing AB 2839, Newsom suggested it could be used to force Elon Musk to take down an AI deepfake of Vice President Kamala Harris he had reposted (sparking a…
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WP Engine sues WordPress co-creator Mullenweg and Automattic, alleging abuse of power
WP Engine has filed a lawsuit against Automattic, and WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg, accusing them of extortion and abuse of power. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Web hosting provider WP Engine has filed a lawsuit against Automattic, and WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg, accusing them of extortion and abuse of…
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As data center usage heats up, Submer raises $55.5M to cool things down
The race is on for better chips and data center capacity to handle AI workloads, but all that activity comes with a catch. Heavy processing power means heat — a lot of it — and that has massive implications, both for how well servers operate and the environment. With traditional cooling methods like air and…
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Google is testing Gemini-powered video search in India
Google said it is now experimenting with Gemini-powered video search in India at its Google for India event. This feature enables users to shoot a small snippet and ask Gemini questions about it. Users who participate in this experiment will be able to use this feature in Google Lens. The video search features are limited…
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Oura Ring 4 debuts slimmer design, additional sizes, and improved sensing starting at $349
The Oura Ring 4 is up for preorder starting Thursday and starts shipping October 15. Users get one month of membership to its software offering for free. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Oura on Thursday unveiled the fourth generation of its popular smart ring. The Oura Ring 4 arrives…
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Google flexes its edge in India in AI showdown
Google is ramping up its artificial intelligence efforts in India to integrate AI across its products for Indians — a move that escalates the growing rivalry among U.S. tech firms in a market where competitors are lagging behind. At its 10th Google for India event on Thursday, the company said it was deploying its AI…
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Google taps India’s love for gold to boost its credit play
Google is leveraging India’s deep-rooted affinity for gold to expand its reach in the lending market of the world’s most populous nation. The company said on Thursday that Google Pay has partnered with Muthoot Finance, India’s largest gold-backed loans provider, to offer secured loans to users across the country. Google said the partnership aims to…
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Google Maps will show AI-powered review summaries in India
Google is adding new AI-powered features on Maps in India including AI-powered summaries, the ability to search for experiences, and weather alerts. The Maps app will analyze reviews and show summaries of places, it said. The company made the announcement at its annual Google for India event on Thursday. Additionally, users will be able to…
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AI coding startup Poolside raises $500M from eBay, Nvidia, and others
Poolside, the AI-powered software dev platform, has raised half a billion dollars in new capital. The cash came in the form of a Series B led by Bain Capital Ventures, which also had participation from a who’s who of Big Tech firms, including eBay (via eBay Ventures) and Nvidia. It brings Poolside’s total raised to…