QueerTech Qonference in Montreal and online on Nov. 1-2
Professionals in the tech industry who identify as part of, or allies to, the 2SLGBTQ+ community will convene in downtown Montreal and online on Nov. 1-2 for the second annual QT Qonference (QTQ). A Montreal-based non-profit advocacy group for the queer community in the tech sector, QueerTech is organizing the
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OpenAI today announced that it’s created a new team to assess, evaluate and probe AI models to protect against what it describes as “catastrophic risks.” The team, called Preparedness, will be led by Aleksander Madry, the director of MIT’s Center for Deployable Machine Learning. (Madry joined OpenAI in May as
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Read MoreAgora enables brands to host live shopping events and auctions
Agora, the company that develops “real-time engagement” APIs, is making its livestream shopping technology widely available to help more brands build live commerce experiences, including shoppable shows, live auctions, personal shopper livestreams, and more. The solution has been in beta since 2022. With Agora’s live shopping API, any company can
Read MoreStealthy social commerce startup taps into Meta roots to create AI-first brand messaging
Nectar AI will help brands find new ways to personally engage and convert consumers where they spend the most time. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Logo of a fictional bad company from a popular streaming series.When you interview with a company, they have a process (often referred to as a rubric) to evaluate your technical knowledge and fit for a position and level. Most companies include behavioral and cultural assessments in the evaluation process so
Read MoreDespite usage declines, X remains ‘stickier’ than first thought
Despite overall declining usage since Elon Musk’s acquisition, X’s hold on the microblogging market may be stickier than first thought. The app formerly known as Twitter saw its daily active users drop 16% in September, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing data from research firm Sensor Tower. The firm
Read MoreThe incredible power of using static assert in C++
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Read MoreEU lawmakers agree on key detection limits in controversial CSAM-scanning file
Key negotiators in the European Parliament have announced making a breakthrough in talks to set MEPs’ position on a controversial legislative proposal aimed at regulating how platforms should respond to child sexual abuse risks. The European Union’s executive body, the Commission, presented a proposal for a regulation in this area
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