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Threads tests adding ‘interests’ on profiles to connect users with topical discussions

Threads tests adding ‘interests’ on profiles to connect users with topical discussions

​[[{“value”:” Meta’s Threads has begun testing a new feature that would allow people to add their interests to their profile on the social network. Instead of only advertising to profile visitors the sort of topics you might post about, the new interests feature will also direct users to active conversations about the topic. The company thinks […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Google removes ‘underrepresented’ language from its grant website

​[[{“value”:” Just weeks after Google said it would review its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, the Google for Startups Founders Fund webpage is peppered with changes. Most notably Google is now using past tense to describe all of its fund programs for underrepresented founders.  This is a change that took place after December, according to the internet […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Google debuts a new Gemini-based text embedding model

​[[{“value”:” Google on Friday added a new, experimental “embedding” model for text, Gemini Embedding, to its Gemini developer API. Embedding models translate text inputs like words and phrases into numerical representations, known as embeddings, that capture the semantic meaning of the text. Embeddings are used in a range of applications, such as document retrieval and classification, […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, acquires one-million-square-foot property in Memphis

​[[{“value”:” xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, has acquired a one-million-square-foot property in Southwest Memphis to expand its AI data center footprint, according to a press release from the Memphis Chamber of Commerce. The new land will host infrastructure to complement xAI’s existing Memphis data center. “xAI’s acquisition of this property ensures we’ll remain at the forefront […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

AI-powered ‘more personalized Siri’ is delayed

​[[{“value”:” Apple is delaying the rollout of the “more personalized Siri” experience it promised as part of its rollout of Apple Intelligence. According to a statement from the tech giant published on Friday by Apple blog Daring Fireball, the company admits it will “take us longer than we thought to deliver” on these new Siri features. […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Social health expert warns of leaning too heavily on AI for social connections

Social health expert warns of leaning too heavily on AI for social connections

​[[{“value”:” With the rise of AI companions who serve as online friends or romantic interests, experts are questioning how the technology affects our real-world social connections and relationships. According to Kasley Killam, author of the social health-focused book “The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Google adds a Gemini panel to Calendar to help you manage your schedule

Google adds a Gemini panel to Calendar to help you manage your schedule

​[[{“value”:” Google is testing a new AI-powered Gemini side panel within Google Calendar that lets users quickly and conversationally check their schedule, create an event, and look up event details. The feature is available as part of the tech giant’s early access testing program, Google Workspace Labs. You can access Gemini by clicking the “Ask Gemini” […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Google adds a Gemini panel to Calendar to help you manage your schedule

​[[{“value”:” Google is testing a new AI-powered Gemini side panel within Google Calendar that lets users quickly and conversationally check their schedule, create an event, and look up event details. The feature is available as part of the tech giant’s early access testing program, Google Workspace Labs. You can access Gemini by clicking the “Ask Gemini” […] © 2024 TechCrunch….