[[{“value”:” The CEO of Canoo is buying nearly all of the defunct EV startup’s assets out of bankruptcy, according to a court filing. A new entity controlled by the CEO, Anthony Aquila, has offered to purchase “substantially all” of the assets for $4 million in cash. The sale will also wipe clean a more-than-$11 million debt […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Eric Schmidt argues against a ‘Manhattan Project for AGI’
[[{“value”:” In a policy paper published Wednesday, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang, and Center for AI Safety Director Dan Hendrycks said that the U.S. should not pursue a Manhattan Project-style push to develop AI systems with “superhuman” intelligence, also known as AGI. The paper, titled “Superintelligence Strategy,” asserts that an aggressive […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Trump gives Big 3 automakers one month reprieve for Canada, Mexico tariffs
[[{“value”:” President Donald Trump has delayed tariffs on automobile imports from Canada and Mexico for one month after requests from executives at the Big Three automakers — General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis — according to Politico. The reprieve comes less than two days after Trump issued 25% tariffs on all goods from the U.S.’s neighbors, which […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Astronaut remarks, student ideas cap design challenge
[[{“value”:” Each year, the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) hosts a statewide design challenge, culminating in a showcase of students from around the state. This year’s challenge focused on the Starlab space station program, in partnership with the George Washington Carver Science Park at The Ohio State University On Tuesday, top 21 teams gathered to meet experts, receive recognition from state…
Volkswagen’s cheapest EV ever is the first to use Rivian software
[[{“value”:” Volkswagen’s ultra-cheap EV called the ID EVERY1 — a small four-door hatchback revealed Wednesday — will be the first to roll out with software and architecture from Rivian, according to a source familiar with the new model. The EV is expected to go into production in 2027 with a starting price of 20,000 euros ($21,500). […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Revenue prediction startup Gong surpasses $300M ARR, indicating potential IPO path
[[{“value”:” Gong, a startup that helps companies predict their revenue from potential sales, has surpassed $300 million in annualized recurring revenue, the company announced on Wednesday. Since its founding in 2016, Gong has used AI to analyze customer interactions. The addition of generative AI capabilities in recent years has helped to fuel the company’s growth. “We’re […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Prime Video tests AI dubbing for select movies and TV series
[[{“value”:” Prime Video is now experimenting with AI-assisted dubbing for select licensed movies and TV shows, as announced by the Amazon-owned streaming service on Wednesday. According to Prime Video, this new test will feature AI-assisted dubbing services in English and Latin American Spanish, combining AI with human localization professionals to “ensure quality control,” the company explained. […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Catalan court says NSO Group executives can be charged in spyware investigation
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OpenAI reportedly plans to charge up to $20,000 a month for specialized AI ‘agents’
[[{“value”:” OpenAI may be planning to charge up to $20,000 per month for specialized AI “agents,” according to The Information. The publication reports that OpenAI intends to launch several “agent” products tailored for different applications, including sorting and ranking sales leads and software engineering. One, a “high-income knowledge worker” agent, will reportedly be priced at $2,000 […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Not all cancer patients need chemo. Ataraxis AI raised $20M to fix that.
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