OpenAI snatches up Microsoft generative AI research lead
[ad_1] Microsoft has lost an AI expert and OpenAI gained one, after the former’s VP of generative AI research Sebastian Bubeck left for the latter. The Information first reported the…
Director Morgan Neville is steering clear of generative AI after ‘Roadrunner’ backlash
[ad_1] One of the most attention-grabbing aspects of “Roadrunner,” the Morgan Neville-directed documentary about Anthony Bourdain, was Neville’s use of generative AI to replicate Bourdain’s voice. Looking back now, Neville…
Meta’s Yann LeCun says worries about A.I.’s existential threat are ‘complete B.S.’
[ad_1] AI pioneer Yann LeCun doesn’t think artificial intelligence is actually on the verge of becoming intelligent. LeCun — a professor at New York University, senior researcher at Meta, and…
Anthropic CEO goes full techno-optimist in 15,000-word paean to AI
[ad_1] Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei wants you to know he’s not an AI “doomer.” At least, that’s my read of the “mic drop” of a ~15,000 word essay Amodei published…
Tesla Robotaxi event: How to watch the reveal live
[ad_1] Tesla loves to put on a show, and Thursday’s Robotaxi reveal might just be the flashiest of them all. The electric vehicle maker is slated to unveil its much-hyped…
Did that startup founder really work through his wedding?
[ad_1] Thoughtly co-founder Casey Mackrell had a big week. First, he got married. Then, he went viral. At his wedding reception, Mackrell needed to quickly give a colleague access to…
Ashton Kutcher, Effie Epstein, and Guy Oseary are coming to Disrupt 2024
[ad_1] Last year, Sound Ventures, the 9-year-old, Beverly Hills, California-based venture firm led by general partners Ashton Kutcher, Guy Oseary, and Effie Epstein, announced a new $265 million AI fund…
General Catalyst is working on a ‘continuation’ fund worth up to $1B, sources say
[ad_1] General Catalyst, one of Silicon Valley’s largest capital firms, is gearing up to launch what’s known as a “continuation fund” worth between $800 million and $1 billion, according to…
StrictlyVC comes to Disrupt 2024
[ad_1] StrictlyVC is hosting its first event inside TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, and if you’re an investor keen to mingle with your peers, you won’t want to miss this opportunity. The…
23andMe’s future prompts more worries, as genomic data analysis improves
[ad_1] Customers of genetic data outfit 23andMe may be at greater risk than they realize, suggests a New York Times story that argues the company’s woes could be short-lived compared…