Arcadia raises $50M to accelerate product innovation and fuel continued growth
Arcadia raised $50 million in a growth round to expand community solar and use AI for new energy data applications.
Funding from Macquarie and other investors will drive product innovation and support Arcadia's commitment to meeting demand and driving climate innovation. [ more ]
Google Cloud Next 2024: Everything announced so far | TechCrunch
Google's Cloud Next 2024 event features new cloud updates focusing on AI, devops, and security tools.
Gemini introduces AI-powered tools for simplifying database management for Google Cloud customers.
Google emphasizes partnerships and AI integration in their security tools with new Threat Intelligence, Chronicle, and Security Command Center products. [ more ]
Are OpenAI's deals with publishers edging out the competition? | TechCrunch
OpenAI partners with French and Spanish news publishers like Le Monde and Prisa Media to bring their content to ChatGPT users.
The Information reported that OpenAI is offering publishers between $1 million and $5 million a year for access to archives to train its AI models. [ more ]
Silicon Valley is pricing academics out of AI research
Fei-Fei Li urges President Biden to fund a national AI research repository to bridge the resource gap
Scholars face challenges obtaining expensive computing power and data needed for AI research due to high costs and partnership reliance with tech firms. [ more ]
The Pixel 9 reportedly gears up for satellite SOS support
Google is potentially working on incorporating satellite messaging feature into the Pixel 9, filling the gap left by Android manufacturers' lack of support. [ more ]
LiveRamp Revenue Bounces Back As It Reaches The Clouds | AdExchanger
LiveRamp reported Q4 profitability with a net income of $14 million, attributing success to cloud-based integrations and an improved macroeconomic environment
LiveRamp is focusing on partnerships with cloud operators like Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Snowflake to bring in new clients [ more ]
Microsoft, pushing generative AI in newsrooms, partners with Semafor, CUNY, the Online News Association, and others
Microsoft is launching collaborations with news organizations to adopt generative AI.
Partnerships include Semafor, the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, the Online News Association, the GroundTruth Project, and Nota. [ more ]
The joy and challenge of working in student affairs
Student affairs professionals face challenges in providing holistic support for students amidst increasing costs and anti-DEI legislation.
Amelia Parnell emphasizes the importance of partnerships, finding solutions, and making a difference in students' lives during challenging times. [ more ]
South Korea's higher education should make inroads in India | East Asia Forum
South Korea has transitioned from being an importer to an exporter of transnational higher education since the mid-1990s.
South Korean universities are increasingly focusing on digital education, overseas campuses, and collaboration with foreign institutions for global expansion. [ more ]
Affiliate marketing offers an alternative avenue for marketers to drive conversions and enhance brand presence across the consumer journey.
Affiliate marketing allows brands to engage with audiences at all stages of the funnel and can help offset the costs of operating in other paid sales and marketing channels. [ more ]
Trailblazers in Business: The GGBA Story - Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence - San Francisco Bay Times
The Golden Gate Business Association (GGBA) is the first LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce globally and has played a crucial role in advocating for LGBTQ+ businesses.
The GGBA has a history of expansion and partnerships, broadening its influence and visibility. [ more ]