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Snapchat+ subscribers can now create custom AI-generated stickers

​[[{“value”:” In a bid to boost its subscription service and attract more paying users, Snapchat is rolling out additional features for Snapchat+ subscribers, including allowing Snapchat+ subscribers to create AI-generated stickers in chats. The social media company and is also adding the option to send self-destructing Snaps. Snapchat+ subscribers in the U.S. can now create and […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Ford goes protectionist as EV losses top $5B

​[[{“value”:” Ford CEO Jim Farley has a question about President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China: Why stop there? Farley said in a conference call Wednesday that Trump’s selective approach “doesn’t make sense.” “Why are we having this conversation while Hyundai-Kia is importing 600,000 units in the U.S. with no incremental […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Fintech Ramp lands Eagles’ Saquon Barkley as investor and Super Bowl commercial star

​[[{“value”:” Philadelphia Eagles’ star running back Saquon Barkley has not only become an investor in fintech startup Ramp, he is also the star of the company’s first Super Bowl commercial. Interestingly, it was Barkley who reached out to Ramp about investing, not the other way around as is so often the case with celebrity endorsements.  Barkley […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

EU details which systems fall within AI Act’s scope

​[[{“value”:” The European Union has published guidance on what constitutes an AI system under its new AI Act. The risk-based framework for regulating applications of artificial intelligence came into force last summer — with the first compliance deadline (on banned use cases) kicking in last weekend. Determining whether a particular software system falls within the act’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Mark Zuckerberg’s charity insists it’s not abandoning its DEI efforts

​[[{“value”:” Mark Zuckerberg’s charity has told its employees it will remain committed to DEI even as Meta eliminates its DEI programs, The Guardian reports.  Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), founded and co-led by Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan, reassured its employees after many began expressing concerns about recent changes at Meta as the company scales back […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

RPLY is a new AI assistant that responds to missed texts

​[[{“value”:” A new Mac app called RPLY launches today, designed to help texters achieve “inbox zero” on iMessage.  Targeting those who often forget to reply and leave their friends on delivered for days, RPLY utilizes AI to identify missed texts and suggests responses to prevent users from unintentionally ghosting. The AI assistant can automatically respond to […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

GitHub Copilot brings mockups to life by generating code from images

​[[{“value”:” GitHub has announced a slew of updates for Copilot, while also giving a glimpse into a more agentic future for its AI-powered pair programmer. Among the notable updates includes a feature called Vision for Copilot, which allows users to attach a screenshot, photo, or diagram to a chat, with Copilot generating the interface, code, and […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

5 Ways to Empower Districtwide Success in Computer Science Education

​[[{“value”:” In order to equip today’s students with the necessary skills and knowledge to address tomorrow’s challenges, districts must empower schools and educators to develop a successful curriculum and culture for computer science education. Educators know how important it is to prepare their students to enter a world and workforce that is increasingly driven by technology. However, it’s up to…

Keyboard maker suspends U.S. shipments over Trump tariffs on Chinese goods

​[[{“value”:” The mechanical keyboard maker Qwertykeys announced Wednesday that it has suspended all U.S. product shipments owing to new tariffs levied by the Trump administration. The Guangdong-based outfit cites a February 1 announcement of 10% tariffs on imported Chinese goods as the motivating factor. “This new policy replaces all previous tariff exemptions, including the exemption for […] © 2024 TechCrunch….