Intelmatix raises $20M Series A to enable MENA businesses to tap AI for decision-making
Intelmatix, a deep tech b2b startup that’s targeting businesses in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region wanting help to tap into the power of AI for decision-making, has closed a $20 million Series A funding round – one of the largest such rounds for a regional company of
Read moreDisinformation may ‘go nuclear’ rather than ‘go viral,’ researchers say
We say something “goes viral” because we tend to think of rumors and disinformation spreading the way that an infection spreads. But these days it may be more accurate to say something “goes nuclear,” according to a new paper that models disinfo as a form of fission reaction. As common
Read moreKey Benefits & Unique Features of MiWayLife Online Platform
MiWayLife has launched a cutting-edge online platform that allows customers to purchase life and funeral coverage from the comfort of their own homes. It is committed to improving its digital products even further, which includes using the platform to better educate customers about money management and tailor client experiences. Additionally,
Read moreMixed Reactions on ANC’s Facebook Page as Jacob Zuma Exits
The ANC maintains that it has now officially expelled Jacob Zuma after he backed uMkhonto Wesizwe, the newly formed political party, in the recent Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)’s National Provincial Elections (NPE). The elections saw MK outperform the ANC in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. As a result, the
Read moreSouth African Life Insurance Company Goes Digital
MiWayLife has launched a cutting-edge online platform that allows consumers to effortlessly obtain life and burial cover from the comfort of their own homes. This launch is a critical step in expanding MiWayLife’s product and service offerings, aligning with the growing need for digital insurance solutions driven by changing customer
Read moreDashlane says passkey adoption has increased by 400 percent in 2024
Image: Dashlane Password manager Dashlane has released a new passkey report that gives us some idea of how many people are adopting the cryptographic passwordless logins. According to the report, Dashlane has seen a 400 percent increase in passkey authentications since the beginning of the year, with 1 in 5
Read morePerplexity details plan to share ad revenue with outlets cited by its AI chatbot
Perplexity AI will soon start sharing advertising revenue with news publishers when its chatbot surfaces their content in response to a user query, a move that appears designed to assuage critics that have accused the startup of plagiarism and unethical web scraping. Dmitry Shevelenko, Perplexity’s head of business, told TechCrunch
Read moreFertility tracking app Flo Health raises $200M at a $1B+ valuation
Femtech, or tech that leverages innovations in AI, smartphones and connected wearables to give women more insights into reproductive and menstrual health, continues to gain momentum with users, and investors are following. London-based Flo Health, a fertility-focused period-tracking app, on Tuesday said it has raised a $200 million Series C
Read moreMeta is rolling out its AI Studio in the U.S. for creators to build AI chatbots
Meta said Monday that it is rolling out its AI studio to all creators in the U.S. to let them create personalized AI-powered chatbots. The company first announced the AI Studio last year, and started testing it with select creators in June this year. Meta is making the tool available
Read moreHow Are AI-Enabled PCs Transforming the Modern Workforce?
AI’s integration into the workforce and consumer technology is indeed transformative. The advancements brought by AI-enabled PCs, such as Lenovo’s latest offerings, are prime examples of how AI is reshaping the landscape. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, powered by Snapdragon X Elite, are remarkable
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