Technology notes
What is happening in technology and what it means for your business. We summarise the news and add our own reading.
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Elon Musk intensifies his criticism of Mukesh Ambani over Starlink delay in India
Elon Musk has accused Mukesh Ambani of blocking Starlink's competition in India. Despite SpaceX's efforts to launch the service, it has yet to receive the necessary approval.
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Elizabeth Holmes Desk Simulator: An Immersive Experience
An engineer has created a website that simulates the experience of sitting at Elizabeth Holmes' desk, using documents from the trial.
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Anthropic launches free AI security scans for open-source projects
Anthropic introduces OSS Scanner, a service that helps open-source projects detect security vulnerabilities at no cost.
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Endeavor Catalyst raises $320 million to support founders outside Silicon Valley
Endeavor Catalyst has closed its fifth fund with $320 million, focusing on founders outside the Bay Area, where many investors are centered on AI companies.
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Mecka AI secures funding to train robots
Startup Mecka AI has raised $60 million to analyze human motion data for robot training.
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Amazon and User Data Collection
Amazon has surprised users who discover the assumptions the company makes about them based on their purchases. One user found that Amazon assumes she has 'flat buttocks', sparking curiosity among other shoppers.
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OpenAI unveils solutions to mathematical problems
OpenAI has released a batch of manuscripts that include solutions to numerous unsolved mathematical problems. This breakthrough has generated both admiration and concern within the mathematical community.
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OpenAI to implement watermarks on ChatGPT texts in the EU
OpenAI will start adding invisible watermarks to text generated by ChatGPT and Codex in the European Union to comply with the EU AI Act.
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Lucid Motors cuts electric vehicle production
Lucid Motors has reduced its electric vehicle production, reaching its lowest level in nearly two years. The company aims to align its output with market demand.