[[{“value”:” China has closed a third state-backed investment fund to bolster its semiconductor industry and reduce reliance on other nations, both for using and for manufacturing wafers — prioritizing what is called chip sovereignty. China’s National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, also known simply as ‘the Big Fund,’ had two previous vintages: Big Fund I (2014 […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Apple’s Design Awards nominees highlight indies and startups, largely ignore AI (except for Arc)
[[{“value”:” Apple’s annual list of what it considers the best and most innovative software available on its platform is turning its attention to the little guy. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Spyware maker pcTattletale says it’s ‘out of business’ and shuts down after data breach
[[{“value”:” The spyware maker’s founder, Bryan Fleming, said pcTattletale is “out of business and completely done,” following a data breach. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
AI models have favorite numbers, because they think they’re people
[[{“value”:” AI models are always surprising us, not just in what they can do, but what they can’t, and why. An interesting new behavior is both superficial and revealing about these systems: they pick random numbers as if they’re human beings, which is to say, badly. But first, what does that even mean? Can’t people pick […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Rock band’s hidden hacking-themed website gets hacked
[[{“value”:” On Friday, Pal Kovacs was listening to the long-awaited new album from rock and metal giants Bring Me The Horizon when he noticed a strange sound at the end of the record’s last track. Being a fan of solving riddles and breaking encrypted codes, Kovacs wondered: does this sound contain a hidden message? His hunch […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Anthropic hires former OpenAI safety lead to head up new team
[[{“value”:” Jan Leike, a leading AI researcher who earlier this month resigned from OpenAI before publicly criticizing the company’s approach to AI safety, has joined OpenAI rival Anthropic to lead a new “superalignment” team. In a post on X, Leike said that his team at Anthropic will focus on various aspects of AI safety and security, […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
The demise of BaaS fintech Synapse could derail the funding prospects for other startups in the space
[[{“value”:” Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at the long-term implications of Synapse’s bankruptcy on the fintech sector, Majority’s impressive ARR milestone, and more! To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. PT, subscribe here. The big story Last week, we […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
YouTube’s free games catalog ‘Playables’ rolls out to all users
[[{“value”:” YouTube’s free Playables don’t directly challenge the app store model or break Apple’s rules. However, they do compete with the App Store’s free games. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
OpenAI’s new safety committee is made up of all insiders
[[{“value”:” OpenAI has formed a new committee to oversee “critical” safety and security decisions related to the company’s projects and operations. But, in a move that’s sure to raise the ire of ethicists, OpenAI’s chosen to staff the committee with company insiders — including Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO — rather than outside observers. Altman and the […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Early bird gets the savings — 4 days left for Disrupt sale
[[{“value”:” Time is running out for tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to secure their early-bird tickets for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024! With only four days left until the May 31 deadline, now is the perfect time to purchase your tickets and save up to $800 before prices increase. This event will be held in San Francisco, drawing 10,000 […] © 2024 TechCrunch….