CrowdStrike said it will buy Fiddler AI, which makes AI agent observability software, and Dreadnode, which helps companies automate AI security testing.
Anthropic is still grappling with the economics of compute
At a moment when Anthropic’s compute margins should be getting better, they’re getting worse.
Rivian spinout Also was working on an e-moto project in Kenya — until it walked away
Also co-founder and president Chris Yu told TechCrunch that he wanted to prioritize autonomous vehicles.
Google will let schools disable its AI tools, but not without sacrificing Search
Schools choosing to restrict AI altogether will no longer be able to access Google Search, as AI features are now integrated into the search engine.
New York City’s Mamdani criticizes Madison Square Garden owner over surveillance tech
The mayor’s comments come after the entertainment giant’s data breach last year, which exposed James Dolan’s surveillance.
Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up
Apple’s new App Store rules will require 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions that offer sexual or romantic content.
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[[{“value”:” On my second day of class in Prague, I confidently stood at Náměstí Míru. I waited for my tram, only to watch it drive right past me. It was 8 a.m., and for some reason, trams were running late or being rerouted throughout my neighbourhood. I had only been in Prague for about a week. Everything still felt so…
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