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Volunteer your time for a free ticket to TechCrunch Sessions: AI

Volunteer your time for a free ticket to TechCrunch Sessions: AI

​Join us for an unforgettable opportunity at TechCrunch Sessions: AI, happening at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall on June 5! We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to be part of this exciting event. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into the making of tech gatherings, now’s your chance to find out firsthand. Apply here by […]  

Mira Murati’s AI startup gains prominent ex-OpenAI advisors

​Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s new AI venture, Thinking Machines Lab, has gained two new prominent advisors: Bob McGrew, previously OpenAI’s chief research officer, and Alec Radford, a former OpenAI researcher behind many of the company’s more transformative innovations. Thinking Machines Lab’s website was quietly updated with McGrew and Radford’s names sometime in March. A spokesperson […]  

Snapchat rolls out Sponsored AI Lenses for brands

​Snapchat is introducing Sponsored AI Lenses, a new ad format that lets brands engage with consumers in an immersive way. While Snapchat has offered brands the opportunity to pay for sponsored lenses on the platform for years, now they can leverage AI-generated experiences powered by Snap’s proprietary generative AI technology. With these interactive lenses, brands […]  

Amazon unveils a new AI voice model, Nova Sonic

​On Tuesday, Amazon debuted a new generative AI model, Nova Sonic, capable of natively processing voice and generating natural-sounding speech. Amazon claims that Sonic’s performance is competitive with frontier voice models from OpenAI and Google on benchmarks measuring speed, speech recognition, and conversational quality. Nova Sonic is Amazon’s answer to newer AI voice models such […]  

What can seismic waves tell us about Earth’s history?

What can seismic waves tell us about Earth’s history?

​[[{“value”:” What can seismic waves tell us about Earth’s history? Published: Studying the hidden structure of our planet is essential for understanding Earth’s geological past and predicting its future. Dr Fiona Darbyshire, a seismologist at the Université du Québec à Montréal in Canada, is using seismic waves to model Earth’s rocky, outer layer and investigate the processes that have shaped…

Sizl raises $3.5M to expand its cook-to-order food delivery service

​Dark kitchens– also referred to as ghost kitchens, cloud kitchens, or virtual kitchens– often receive criticism for their food quality. Sizl, a cook-to-order delivery service based in Chicago, seeks to change this perception by delivering meals made with fresh ingredients in around 30 minutes flat. The company announced its recent $3.5 million seed round on […]  

Exploring STEM Careers in Industrial Hazard Prevention

Exploring STEM Careers in Industrial Hazard Prevention

​[[{“value”:” Industrial hazard prevention is a growing field that combines science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Many industries face risks from chemicals, machinery, and environmental hazards that put workers in danger.  Professionals in this field work to identify threats and develop strategies to prevent accidents. How can workplaces reduce exposure to toxic materials and mechanical failures? How does technology contribute to…