WhatsApp trials Meta AI chatbot in India, more markets
WhatsApp is testing Meta AI, its large language model-powered chatbot, with users in India and some other markets, signalling its intentions to tap the massive user base to scale its AI offerings. The company recently began testing the AI chatbot, until now available in limited markets including the U.S., with
Read moreX is removing ability to hide checkmarks for premium users
Last year, Elon Musk-owned social network X rolled out a feature for paid users to hide their checkmarks from others. Now, the company is sending notifications to users saying that the feature will go away soon. Just like a lot of decisions taken by X, there is no definite timeline
Read moreOpenAI makes ChatGPT ‘more direct, less verbose’
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s viral AI-powered chatbot, just got a big upgrade. OpenAI announced today that premium ChatGPT users — customers paying for ChatGPT Plus, Team or Enterprise — can now leveraged an updated and enhanced version of GPT-4 Turbo, one of the models that powers the conversational ChatGPT experience. This new
Read moreVirtual physical therapist Hinge Health lays off 10% of its workforce
The 9-year-old Hinge Health offers a digital solution to treat chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and was last valued at $6.2 billion in October 2021. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreSpace Force tees up new ‘responsive space’ mission from Rocket Lab and True Anomaly
Each company will design and build a satellite capable of rendezvousing with other spacecraft in orbit at close proximity, as well as command and control centers for the mission. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreFord’s hands-free BlueCruise system was active before fatal Texas crash
It's the first known fatality resulting from a crash involving the use of BlueCruise, which Ford first announced in 2021. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreIs EU competition working? One company shows a 250 percent increase. Hashtag Trending for Friday April 12, 2024
US Internet providers must now display clear pricing and product information. HP Ink controversy continues to stain the company’s reputation with consumers. Is the EU’s competition legislation working? Early numbers seem to show it might be. And there’s a 10 million dollar bet that Elon Musk is wrong about AI.
Read moreInternal pre-Starlink SpaceX financials show big spending on moonshot bets
While the comprehensive balance sheets are five years old, they provide an intimate look inside the operations of arguably one of the most important, and secretive, private companies in the U.S. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreWalmart will deploy robotic forklifts in its distribution centers
The story of warehouse robotics is a story of attempting to keep up with Amazon. It’s been more than a decade since the online giant revolutionized its delivery services through its Kiva Systems acquisition. As Walmart works to remain competitive, it’s taking a more piecemeal approach to automation, through partnerships
Read moreUS says Russian hackers stole federal government emails during Microsoft cyberattack
CISA said the latest theft of government email — blamed on Russian government hackers — presents "a grave and unacceptable risk" to U.S. federal agencies. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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