​[[{“value”:” The European Union has published guidance on what constitutes an AI system under its new AI Act. The risk-based framework for regulating applications of artificial intelligence came into force last summer — with the first compliance deadline (on banned use cases) kicking in last weekend. Determining whether a particular software system falls within the act’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

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​[[{“value”:” Mark Zuckerberg’s charity has told its employees it will remain committed to DEI even as Meta eliminates its DEI programs, The Guardian reports.  Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), founded and co-led by Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan, reassured its employees after many began expressing concerns about recent changes at Meta as the company scales back […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

​[[{“value”:” A new Mac app called RPLY launches today, designed to help texters achieve “inbox zero” on iMessage.  Targeting those who often forget to reply and leave their friends on delivered for days, RPLY utilizes AI to identify missed texts and suggests responses to prevent users from unintentionally ghosting. The AI assistant can automatically respond to […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

​[[{“value”:” GitHub has announced a slew of updates for Copilot, while also giving a glimpse into a more agentic future for its AI-powered pair programmer. Among the notable updates includes a feature called Vision for Copilot, which allows users to attach a screenshot, photo, or diagram to a chat, with Copilot generating the interface, code, and […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

​[[{“value”:” In order to equip today’s students with the necessary skills and knowledge to address tomorrow’s challenges, districts must empower schools and educators to develop a successful curriculum and culture for computer science education. Educators know how important it is to prepare their students to enter a world and workforce that is increasingly driven by technology. However, it’s up to…

​[[{“value”:” The mechanical keyboard maker Qwertykeys announced Wednesday that it has suspended all U.S. product shipments owing to new tariffs levied by the Trump administration. The Guangdong-based outfit cites a February 1 announcement of 10% tariffs on imported Chinese goods as the motivating factor. “This new policy replaces all previous tariff exemptions, including the exemption for […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

​[[{“value”:” OpenAI co-founder and prominent AI researcher John Schulman has left Anthropic after five months, according to multiple reports. Credited as one of the leading architects of ChatGPT, Schulman left OpenAI last August for its direct competitor, Anthropic. He posted about the decision on X, saying it stemmed from a desire to deepen his focus on AI alignment […] © 2024 TechCrunch….