Google’s image generator remains biased despite concerns.
Google’s image generation program, Gemini, continues to face scrutiny over biased outputs which have yet to be address. On a separate front, the startup Pinecone aids businesses in the implementation of large language models. Meanwhile, the natural decline of geothermal energy wells over time poses a challenge to sustainable energy efforts.
On the consumer technology front, a new $449 headphone range is seen as a direct competitor to the likes of Bose and Apple offerings. Adobe is stepping up its game claiming their new feature adeptly manages intricate backgrounds, while electric vehicles are noted to struggle in lower temperatures.
In the realm of tech financing, Scale AI celebrates a substantial funding milestone with its Series F round, with notable contributions from Amazon and Meta. Concurrently, Tech Against Scams emerges as a new coalition with the primary goal of combatting financial scams.
Regulatory progress is made as the European Union greenlights new AI regulations. In the fintech sector, Vitesse, a London-based company, succeeds in securing $93 million in funds, while Zen Educate, an online teacher marketplace, garners a $37 million investment.
Innovations continue in the transportation sector with Volvo and Aurora Innovation hinting at a soon-to-be-seen self-driving truck. Moreover, Europe’s venture capital interest in climate tech sees a new fund established. Microsoft is delivering enhancements to Windows 11 with the incorporation of Copilot, and Boeing’s Starliner crewed mission faces a schedule pushback.
Additional developments see Contour Venture Partners closing a $42 million fund. Meta extends the oversight of its Board to include Instagram Threads, and accentuates a client-focused strategy. The U.K. government enacts self-driving vehicle regulations, as OpenAI’s ChatGPT gains popularity in the productivity space with a new mobile offering. SoLo Funds’ CEO strongly advocates for robust consumer protections.
Disrupting the tech development landscape, companies are forging ahead with digital tool innovations. At the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, the audience’s perspective takes center stage. Google unveils an SDK aimed at enhancing content-to-audience connections. In the realm of AI, Jolla introduces an AI device with a strong emphasis on user privacy, and Bumble pursues expansion into physical group spaces through the acquisition of Geneva.
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