Dashtoon uses AI to turn storytellers into comics artists
Dashtoon wants to make anyone with a story to tell into a comics artist, even if they can’t draw. It provides aspiring comics creator with a suite of generative AI tools, and a publishing platform that releases new episodes daily for impatient readers. To seed the platform, called Dashtoon Comic
Read MoreHewlett Packard Enterprise Announces New Managing Director for SA
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced the appointment of President Ntuli as the Board and Managing Director for South Africa, effective immediately. President Ntuli now holds full responsibility for managing HPE’s South African business, overseeing its operations and team. He takes on the role of South Africa Managing Director after
Read MoreHashtag Trending Nov.2- Can ChatGPT predict the future?; Governments agree not to pay ransoms; Software companies struggle to price AI
Can ChatGPT predict the future? Governments around the world agree not to pay ransoms. Companies struggle with how to price AI products. And if you are worried about losing your job to AI – don’t worry, LinkedIn’s AI will help you find one. These and more top tech stories
Read MoreSAP TechEd 2023: Comprehensive Generative AI Tools for Developers
SAP SE unveiled a comprehensive suite of generative AI capabilities and innovations, intending to empower developers of varying skill levels to elevate their businesses in the age of AI during the 2023 SAP TechEd event. Today’s dynamic technology and business landscape means every developer needs to be an AI developer,”
Read MoreKuva Space raises €16.6M Series A to scale hyperspectral imagery ambitions
Kuva Space, a hyperspectral imagery startup founded in Finland, has closed a €16.6 million ($17.6 million) Series A funding round as it looks to deploy up to 100 satellites by the end of the decade. The startup, formerly called Reaktor Space Lab, was founded in 2016 and spent its first
Read MoreJapan’s SBI Holdings commits $40M to anchor Novastar Ventures future funds
SBI Holdings, a Japanese financial services conglomerate and one of the largest venture capital firms in the East Asian country, has made a $40 million multi-fund commitment to anchor pan-African VC firm Novastar Ventures’ future funds. Following the deal, SBI Holdings will take a minority stake in Novastar and get
Read MoreVodacom’s New VodaLend Personal Loans
Vodacom Financial and Digital Lifestyle Services are launching VodaLend Personal Loans to offer a responsible credit solution for South Africans facing economic challenges. This partnership with Old Mutual Finance, a registered credit provider, provides both customers and non-customers easy access to personal loans of up to R250,000. Mariam Cassim, Chief
Read MoreA new generation of companies is moving on up in San Francisco
Ten years ago, Pear VC, then a tiny new venture firm, operated out of a nondescript office in Palo Alto that was enlivened by bright, computer-themed art. Last week, the outfit – which closed its largest fund to date in May – quietly inked a deal to sublease 30,000 square
Read MoreLlamaIndex vs LangChain: Tools for Building LLM-powered Apps
In this comparison of LlamaIndex vs LangChain, we'll help you understand the capabilities of these two remarkable tools. Continue reading LlamaIndex vs LangChain: Tools for Building LLM-powered Apps on SitePoint.
Read MoreFlexport acquires technology of former digital freight unicorn Convoy
Supply chain logistics platform Flexport is acquiring the assets of shuttered digital freight network Convoy, according to a memo Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen sent to staff Wednesday. Flexport will restore Convoy’s trucking logistics services for customers in the coming weeks, according to the memo, shared by Freight Waves. Petersen said
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