Google Maps is getting new AI-powered search updates, an enhanced navigation interface and more
Google is adding a slew of new updates for Maps, including a few AI-powered features that are designed to make it easier for users to search, explore their surroundings and get to their destinations. The company is making it easier to find specific items near you and find inspiration for
Read moreCredal aims to connect company data to LLMs ‘securely’
Credal.ai, a Y Combinator-backed startup that gives enterprises a way to connect their internal data to text-generating, cloud-hosted AI models, has raised $4.8 million in a seed round led by Spark Capital. Credal was founded by Jack Fischer and Ranavin Thambapillaid, who previously worked at Palantir and bonded over a
Read moreOutset is using GPT-4 to make user surveys better
Getting answers to tough, qualitative questions about products from users can be costly, both in terms of time and money. At least, that was the experience of Aaron Cannon, a former strategist at Deloitte. where he was responsible for facilitating research projects for Deloitte clients. Cannon and his team would
Read moreGenerative AI startup 1337 (Leet) is paying users to help create AI-driven influencers
There’s been a rise of virtual influencers in recent years– computer-generated personalities who are just as active on social media platforms as real humans are. Many companies are investing in what’s called the “digital human economy,” a bullish market that is forecasted to reach $125 billion by 2035, per Gartner.
Read moreAgentSync raises $50M more in a massive Series B extension
Insurtech has had a rocky few years. Several startups in the space raised a lot of money and tried their luck on the public markets, but found that investors were unwilling to grant them valuations on par with other tech companies for just trying to make insurance more efficient. Indeed,
Read moreFNB Named SA’s Best Digital Bank
FNB was named South Africa’s Best Digital Bank in the 12th annual South African SITEisfaction® survey conducted by Human8 (previously known as InSites Consulting and Columinate). FNB was rated highest for innovation, demonstrated by a successful redesign of the FNB App. Survey correspondents also rated FNB as trustworthy, with commendable
Read moreIn the end, the FTX trial was about the friends screwed along the way
A Greek tragedy in the Southern District of New York. | Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos by Michael M. Santiago, Bloomberg, Klmax, Whyframestudio, Yevgen Romanenko, Pixhook, Peter Dazeley, Jimkruger, Getty Images The prosecution’s case against Sam Bankman-Fried had a lot of collateral damage. Sure, Sam
Read moreUnlocking Sustainable Data Storage: 7 Key Advancements
As the world places greater emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, IT departments are actively promoting sustainability efforts. According to research from Enterprise Strategy Group, a significant majority (93%) of IT decision-makers consider a supplier’s ESG program when making IT purchasing decisions. In today’s digital age, the exponential
Read moreWhat Strategies Ensure IT Foundations Align with AI Objectives?
While cloud services offer powerful computing resources, hasty migrations often neglect essential data infrastructure. Without this foundation, businesses struggle to unlock the full potential of the cloud, including technologies like artificial intelligence. Traditionally, to implement AI, businesses invested heavily in on-premises server infrastructure, data warehousing, and dedicated teams. However, cloud
Read moreHP Launches A Unified Partner Engagement Platform
HP Inc. has unveiled a comprehensive initiative called HP Amplify for All. This program integrates all of HP’s solutions and services, including Poly, Teradici, and HyperX, into the HP Amplify Program. This move creates a unified global platform for partner engagement. Doubling Down on Distribution The program is set to
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