Yume’s platform helps manufacturers turn potential food waste into money
While running a bar in Melbourne, Katy Barfield was taken aback by the large amount of ingredients thrown out at the end of each day. After doing some research, she realized that Australia produces about 7.6 million tonnes of food waste each year. Yume was created to tackle that problem
Read moreSubstack introduces new payment methods for international markets
Newsletter publishing company Substack is introducing new tools for international writers and audiences, including local payment methods, support for more currencies, and the ability to set a default language for newsletters. In a blog post, the company said that it’s rolling out support for payments in 13 currencies including USD,
Read moreChatGPT is violating Europe’s privacy laws, Italian DPA tells OpenAI
OpenAI has been told it’s suspected of violating European Union privacy, following a multi-month investigation of its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, by Italy’s data protection authority. Details of the Italian authority’s draft findings haven’t been disclosed. But the Garante said today OpenAI has been notification and given 30 days to respond
Read moreCyber Security Today, Jan. 29, 2024 – SolarWinds demands fraud allegation be dropped, a Canadian sentenced for ransomware attacks, and more
SolarWinds demands fraud allegation be dropped, a Canadian sentenced for ransomware attacks, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Monday, January 29th, 2024. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. SolarWinds is going to court to fight the U.S. Securities
Read moreIndustry Insights: Top Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2024
2023 proved challenging for manufacturers, marked by Deloitte‘s research indicating contraction in the sector due to geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and climate change. Predictions for 2024 also paint a bleak picture, urging modern manufacturers to scrutinize processes, supply chains, and automation levels to thrive in this demanding environment. Tailored ERP
Read moreByju’s cuts valuation ask to $250M in rights issue amid cash crunch
Byju’s, the world’s most valuable edtech startup, has cut its valuation ask to $250 million in a rights issue it launched Monday as the Indian firm works to address its working capital needs. The startup is looking to raise $200 million in the rights issue, a capital it said is
Read moreHashtag Trending Jan.29- LLMs learn to hide dishonest behaviour; Tech layoffs a strategic move? 90 per cent of spreadsheets have errors
AI models can learn to hide their dishonest behaviour, Open AI is making it easy for anyone to call multiple GPTs from a single conversation, are mass layoffs with huge earnings and share values a strategic thing for big tech? And a study claims that 90 per cent of spreadsheets
Read moreNavigating the Cryptocurrency Market with AI-Powered Analysis
In the rapidly evolving world of digital assets, where volatility is the norm and market dynamics can change in the blink of an eye, investors are continually seeking tools that can provide a competitive edge. One such revolutionary tool is AI-driven sentiment analysis, a technology that has been reshaping the
Read moreArc’s new iPhone browser wants to be your search companion
The Browser Company launched the Arc’s first iPhone companion app last year, allowing users to save links for consumption on the desktop application later. The firm has now released a new mobile app, called Arc Search, that aims to focus on the search experience. The marquee AI-powered feature of the
Read moreY Combinator President Garry Tan publishes a menacing tweet before deleting it, apologizing: “Die slow motherf*ckers”
Garry Tan, whose success in Silicon Valley has likely inspired many of the founders he mentors, is once again attracting attention for his posts on the social platform X. On Friday night, the Y Combinator president, investor, and former entrepreneur, published a post that might have prompted some to wonder
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