Meta puts a halt to training its generative AI tools in Brazil
Meta has suspended the use of its AI assistant after Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) banned the company from training its AI models on personal data from Brazilians. The move puts a dent in Facebook’s attempt to build out its AI products in Brazil, a market with more than
Read moreTechCrunch Minute: Over 100k YouTube videos have been scraped to train AI for Apple, Nvidia
What do MrBeast, John Oliver and the Wall Street Journal have in common? The transcripts of their YouTube videos have been scraped to train the AI used by companies like Anthropic, Nvidia, Apple and Salesforce. An investigation from Wired and Proof News found that this dataset, which is called YouTube
Read moreTikTok fast-tracks artist account creation for DistroKid members
TikTok is partnering with the music distribution service DistroKit to fast-track the creation of artist accounts for members. The ByteDance-owned short video platform introduced an Artist Account feature last year to let musicians showcase their new music along with their music catalog on the platform and behind-the-scenes footage. Typically, it
Read moreFord’s EV plans are in flux once again as it invests $3B into its biggest trucks
Ford is still pushing forward on electrification, notably by increasing hybrid options. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreOpenAI 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 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.
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