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AMD introduces data center and PC chips aimed at accelerating AI
Venture Beat - 6 Dec 2023 22:00
Advanced Micro Devices said it is unveiling its AMD Instinct MI300X and MI300A accelerator chips for AI processing in data centers.
How should AI be governed? Open source syllabus offers framework
Venture Beat - 6 Dec 2023 23:49
The modular curriculum covers foundational AI concepts, risks and legal frameworks. Frazier hopes this will cultivate informed, multidisciplinary dialogue on shaping oversight frameworks.
Automated proposal writing startup AutogenAI raises $39.5M from Salesforce Ventures and others
Venture Beat - 6 Dec 2023 23:47
Clients have experienced a remarkable 30% uplift in win rates, translating to over $100 million in additional work, while cutting costs.
Exclusive: Databricks launches new tools for building high-quality RAG apps
Venture Beat - 6 Dec 2023 22:16
Databricks' new tools address key challenges in developing production-grade LLM apps, from serving real-time business data, to combining that data with the right model and subsequent monitoring.
IRS rejects more than 20,000 refund claims for pandemic-related tax credit
CNBC - 6 Dec 2023 21:47
The IRS is sending more than 20,000 rejection letters to taxpayers who wrongly claimed the employee retention tax credit. Here's what filers need to know.
Civitai founder champions open source, downplays AI deepfake porn
Venture Beat - 6 Dec 2023 21:39
A16z-backed Civitai founder Justin Maier says reports his company is rife with NSFW content are a mischaracterization and that his team is working to curb such uses.
Treehouse Games unveils Voyagers of Nera co-op survival game
Venture Beat - 6 Dec 2023 20:00
Treehouse Games has taken the wraps off its debut title, Voyagers of Nera, a cooperative survival crafting game set in a magical oceanic world.
Dear Asian Americans Podcaster On The Importance Of AAPI Electorate & Fallacy Of Black-Asian Divide
Forbes - 6 Dec 2023 18:28
Jerry Won, founder and CEO of Just Like Media, speaks with Ali Jackson-Jolley on "Forbes Talks" about the growing power of the AAPI community, and the importance of intersectionality within his community and beyond.
Decoding Bezos: Brilliant Or Lucky? 4 Key Insights For Ventures & Angels
Forbes - 6 Dec 2023 17:48
Jeff Bezos invested $250,000 in Google in a very-early round because he liked the entrepreneurs -- Page and Brin. What lessons should entrepreneurs and angels learn?
Google pins its hopes on Gemini AI to redeem troubled assistant Bard
Venture Beat - 6 Dec 2023 17:00
After a disappointing launch, Google hopes its new Gemini AI model can improve the capabilities of its AI assistant Bard and help it compete with leading chatbots like ChatGPT.
AI infrastructure major VAST Data's valuation surges to over $9B after fresh funding
Venture Beat - 6 Dec 2023 16:47
In the financial quarter ending September, when VAST Data announced its unified data platform, the company's cumulative software bookings surpassed $1 billion.
GameOn Technology changes its name to On as it raises $25M
Venture Beat - 6 Dec 2023 16:30
On, previously known as GameOn Technology, has raised $25 million in funding as it transitions from games to enterprise AI technology.
Gamedev.world will highlight game devs in 8 languages in a 24-hour streamed event
Venture Beat - 6 Dec 2023 16:30
Gamedev.world will debut on December 9-10 as a game developer conference translated live into eight languages across 24 hours of streaming.
Astronomer gives boost to Apache Airflow platform data orchestration for AI
Venture Beat - 6 Dec 2023 16:00
Astronomer has built a layer on top of the Airflow data platform, modifying an open source project, to make it run more efficiently.
6 Giveaway Signs Of ChatGPT-Generated Content
Forbes - 6 Dec 2023 15:00
ChatGPT has a signature style. Before you read or create using the popular AI tool, get to know its characteristics. Don't be fooled and don't give yourself away.
Europe's Deeptech Funding Hampered by Lack Of Understanding
Forbes - 6 Dec 2023 12:33
Deeptech startups in Britain and Europe require investor support but lack of knowledge and skills shortages are among the factors restraining the flow of funds
Only 36% of PC games are purchased at full price | Ultra PC Gamer Study
Venture Beat - 6 Dec 2023 10:01
In a survey of 2,000 PC gamers, only 36% of games were purchased at full price reflecting the shift to F2P and consumer price sensitivity.
PlayStation Plus adds Powerwash Simulator in December
Venture Beat - 6 Dec 2023 05:49
PlayStation Plus's final 2023 update includes Lego 2K Drive and Powerwash Sim. The games are also part of December's Season of Play.
Prime Gaming adds Deathloop, Asteroids in December
Venture Beat - 6 Dec 2023 04:56
Amazon has listed which free games are coming to Prime Gaming in December, including Deathloop, Asteroids and Akka Arrh.
Twitch plans to shut down in South Korea on February 27, 2024
Venture Beat - 6 Dec 2023 04:15
Twitch announced it will wind down operations in South Korea due to uniquely high costs to operate in the country.
Sorry Dragon Age fans -- Dreadwolf's reveal won't be at The Game Awards
Venture Beat - 6 Dec 2023 00:43
Dragon Age fans can forget about Dreadwolf's full reveal coming at the fifth anniversary of its teaser at The Game Awards -- it's coming next summer.
New reinforcement learning method uses human cues to correct its mistakes
Venture Beat - 6 Dec 2023 00:15
Their method, RLIF, is predicated on a simple insight: it's generally easier to recognize errors than to execute flawless corrections.