OpenAI unveils GPT-4o mini, a small AI model powering ChatGPT
OpenAI introduced GPT-4o mini on Thursday, its latest small AI model. The company says GPT-4o mini, which is cheaper and faster than OpenAI’s current cutting edge AI models, is being released for developers, as well as through the ChatGPT web and mobile app for consumers starting today. Enterprise users will
Read moreUSPS shared customer postal addresses with Meta, LinkedIn and Snap
The U.S. Postal Service confirmed it took action to "remediate" the data sharing following a TechCrunch investigation. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreNovus Holdings Invests R55 Million in AI Innovation Company
Novus Holdings has invested R55 million in Bytefuse, an AI company, to enhance its enterprise-scale solutions. Maski, an AI-powered tutoring software from Maskew Miller Learning (MML), will help students in South Africa who don’t have access to private education support. MML’s AI tutor simulates one-on-one tutoring, improving student performance by an
Read more5 Standout Features in Uber’s Latest App Updates
Uber has introduced a significant update to its app, enhancing the user experience and making ridesharing more convenient and personalized. These new features are designed to make your experience with Uber more seamless and enjoyable. https://www.itnewsafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/U061-SmartApp-Web16x9nodark-V1R3-1080.mp4 Here are 5 standout features to look out for: 1. Live Tracking on Lock
Read moreNETSCOUT EXPANDS IT OBSERVABILITY FOR THE DIGITAL EDGE
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. a leading provider of performance management, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, today introduced its new suite of Business Edge Observability products, including the nGenius Edge Sensor and Remote InfiniStreamNG solutions to deliver IT observability for remote locations at the digital edge. As the prevalence and importance of mission-critical
Read moreFintech startup Coast lands $40M just 4 months after its last $25M raise
Coast, a startup that describes itself as “a financial services platform for the future of transportation,” has raised $40 million in Series B funding — just four months after announcing a $25 million round, the startup has told TechCrunch exclusively. Back-to-back fundraises were common prior to and during the wild
Read moreWHAM! Nuclear fusion experiment hits new record for magnet strength
Strong magnets are essential for the type of fusion power being pursued by Commonwealth Fusion Systems and a number of other startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreGoogle accused of misleading consumers to grab more data for ads
Italy's competition watchdog is investigating how Google gets user consent in order to link their activity across different services for ad profiling. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreStrategic Partnership to Advance Generative AI in Kenya
Sama announced its strategic partnership with the University of Nairobi (UoN) to advance the generative AI industry in Kenya. The partnership will provide part-time employment opportunities for UoN students and faculty to gain exposure to the rapidly evolving GenAI environment, with Sama providing the necessary training, equipment, materials, and workspaces.
Read moreProton launches ‘privacy-first’ AI writing assistant for email that runs on-device
Proton has launched a new AI-enabled writing assistant that helps users compose emails based on simple prompts. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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