Ola founder’s Krutrim becomes India’s first AI unicorn
Krutrim, an AI startup founded by Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal, said it has raised a funding round that values it at $1 billion. The startup, founded last year, is the fastest to become a unicorn in India, it claimed in a press statement. It’s also the first Indian AI startup
Read moreLüm Mobile Unveils Cutting-edge AI Virtual Agent
Alepo is delighted to announce the launch of Lümbot, an advanced AI-powered virtual agent, SaskTel’s innovative all-digital mobile brand, to deliver a comprehensive all-digital customer support experience. Residing on Lüm Mobile’s website, Lümbot utilizes the capabilities of Generative AI to offer subscribers an unparalleled level of interaction. In contrast to
Read more5 Strategies for Retailers to Elevate Customer Service Using AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology that empowers machines to execute tasks that traditionally require human intelligence. In the realm of retail, AI brings forth numerous advantages, enhancing efficiency, personalization, and innovation. Crucially, it plays a pivotal role in ensuring excellent consumer service – a cornerstone for customer satisfaction,
Read moreDelivery startup Veho makes corporate job cuts
The company said the layoffs are part of a "reorganization of our corporate team to improve efficiencies and accelerate our path to profitability." © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreLuko’s acquisition won’t make everyone happy, but the insurtech will live on
Allianz Direct, a digital-first German subsidiary of the insurance giant, has acquired the French home insurance business of ailing insurtech Luko for €4.3 million (around $4.65 million). © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreFortnite and the Epic Games Store are coming to iOS in Europe
Four years after leaving iOS, Fortnite is coming back — but only European players will be dropping in this time. The endless beef between Epic Games and Apple over the company’s App Store fees took its most recent surprise turn on Thursday when the iPhone maker announced changes coming to
Read moreOpenAI responds to Congressional Black Caucus about lack of diversity on its board
OpenAI has been criticized for the lack of diversity on its board. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreGeneral purpose humanoid robots? Bill Gates is a believer
The robotics industry loves a good, healthy debate. Of late, one of the most intense ones centers around humanoid robots. It’s been a big topic for decades, of course, but the recent proliferation of startups like 1X and Figure — along with projects from more established companies like Tesla —
Read moreRetailers and Tech Experts Gather in Johannesburg to Prepare for the Future of African Retail
IT News Africa, a leading technology news platform, proudly announces the highly anticipated 6th Digital Retail Africa 2024. This annual event promises to converge retail industry luminaries, technology providers, and leaders to explore the vast potential of digital retail in the African market. As the retail landscape undergoes a significant
Read moreSolana Mobile still has a long way to go until it hits breakeven
If Solana Mobile’s devices have 100,000 users, Yakovenko views that user base as a stronger distribution channel for dApps than through traditional app stores like Google or Apple. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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