Brandon Smithwrick transitioned from a fashion background to content marketing in the tech industry, leveraging his diverse interests.
Having multiple interests played a significant role in Smithwrick's success in adapting and applying strategic expertise effectively in various creative fields. [ more ]
Op-Ed | To build an equitable AI industry, we need Empire AI | amNewYork
AI is shaping various sectors like healthcare, finance, and education, and diversity in tech is crucial for creating products that meet societal needs.
The future of AI development depends on diversity, as biases in AI technologies stem from the lack of representation and can perpetuate discrimination. [ more ]
AI-powered martech releases and news: April 18 | MarTech
Businesses deploy chatbots with potential to provide false answers. Chatbots are viewed as a work in progress, cautioning users.
AI continues to make advancements in martech, with tools like automated video tagging, conversational search, and cohort-based modeling for advertisers. [ more ]
Amazon is ordered to pay $525million to Kove for infringing patents
Kove, a small tech company, wins $525 million in patent infringement damages against Amazon for using its patented technology in its cloud storage services. [ more ]
Open source AI: Why the tech industry is arguing about what it even is - Breaking Latest News
The concept of open source AI is gaining traction in the tech industry but lacks a universally agreed-upon definition.
Open source AI has the potential to democratize technology development, increase transparency, and empower users, but there are concerns about powerful corporations manipulating the concept. [ more ]
Exclusive | New AI law to secure rights of news publishers: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The government plans to introduce a new law on AI to protect news publishers, content creators, and minimize user harm.
The law will focus on balancing the interests of various stakeholders like news publishers, content creators, and AI technologies like large language models. [ more ]
Taiwan earthquake briefly halts chip factories that power the global economy
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan temporarily disrupted chip production in semiconductor factories along the west coast.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) plays a crucial role in global chip manufacturing, supplying major tech companies like Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla. [ more ]
From its start, Gmail conditioned us to trade privacy for free services
Google's Gmail, offered free to users, operates on the principle that users are the product being sold due to data collection for targeted advertising.
Gmail, launched in 2004 with innovative features and 1GB storage, set a precedent for tech companies leveraging user data in exchange for free services. [ more ]
The European cities with the highest salaries for software developers
Software developers can work across varied industries and have a significant impact on user experience.
Salaries for software developers are competitive in Switzerland, Denmark, Iceland, and Estonia, with Berlin also offering high wages and ample job opportunities. [ more ]
Here's how Microsoft is providing a 'good outcome' for Inflection AI VCs, as Reid Hoffman promised | TechCrunch
Microsoft paid approximately $650 million for non-exclusive licensing fees and to prevent lawsuits from Inflection AI.
Investors in early rounds will receive 1.5 times their investment, while later round investors will get 1.1 times, plus equity in the new pivot. [ more ]
Another autonomous vehicle startup shutters, Zoox expands driverless testing and investor fervor for AI escalates | TechCrunch
Investors, urban planners, and media focus on future transportation with discussions on autonomous vehicles, traffic alleviation, and emissions reduction.
Uber aims for greener, more affordable services, and competition with Amazon after achieving profitability, as per CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. [ more ]
Reddit IPO Potential 'Watershed' Moment For Tech Industry, Says Wedbush's Dan Ives: Expects It To Hit $1B In Revenue Next Year - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)
The Reddit Inc. IPO is seen as a potential watershed moment for the tech industry by Wedbush's Dan Ives.
Reddit's value lies in engagement, advertising potential, data for AI training, and the creation of category-specific communities. [ more ]