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In 2020, Didi launched an autonomous vehicle subsidiary, positioning it as China's answer to Uber's AV division. However, the Chinese tech landscape has since transformed, marked by regulatory crackdowns and a decline in foreign investments due to increasing tensions between the U.S. and China. During a data security investigation into its parent company, Didi's AV unit operated largely under the radar. Now, the subsidiary has emerged stronger, boosted by new funding.

A deceptive email featuring a seemingly legitimate link is still one of the most effective tactics used by cybercriminals. An AI startup, Bolster, has developed an innovative solution to counter this threat and has recently secured $14 million in funding to enhance its operations. This includes expanding its popular free phish-checking platform, aptly named CheckPhish, as well as serving its primary clients: brands and businesses.

In a recent press release crafted with assistance from ChatGPT, Match Group announced a strategic enterprise agreement with OpenAI, the creator of the popular AI chatbot. This new partnership grants Match Group, the parent company of prominent dating platforms like Tinder, Match, OkCupid, and Hinge, over 1,000 enterprise licenses. The integration of AI technology aims to enhance productivity by assisting employees with various work-related tasks as part of Match's ambitious investment of over $20 million in AI for 2024.

Pinterest is enhancing its commitment to body type diversity with a new consumer-facing tool that allows users to filter search results by different body types. Initially focused on women's fashion and wedding ideas, this feature builds on Pinterest's body type technology introduced earlier this year. This innovative computer vision technology analyzes shape, size, and form to identify a variety of body types within Pinterest's extensive library of over 5 billion images, serving as the AI backbone for this new front-end tool. Pinterest aims to create a more inclusive search experience while addressing the well-documented harms of body size discrimination, which affected approximately 34 million Americans in 2019, according to the Campaign for Size Freedom.

Duolingo has recently announced job cuts, citing artificial intelligence (AI) as the driving force behind this decision. At the end of 2023, the company confirmed that it has reduced its contractor workforce by approximately 10% as it increasingly relies on AI models, including OpenAI’s GPT-4, to enhance content production and translation processes.

HubSpot, the Boston-based marketing software pioneer and CRM leader, has announced its acquisition of the B2B data provider Clearbit. This strategic move aims to enhance HubSpot’s platform by integrating third-party company data from millions of businesses. The acquisition will also bring Clearbit’s extensive user base of over 400,000 individuals and 1,500 business clients into the HubSpot ecosystem, ultimately resulting in a unified platform that offers its customers enriched data and actionable insights.

AMD has announced the acquisition of Nod.ai, an open-source AI software provider, as part of its strategy to strengthen the ecosystem of AI development tools, libraries, and models compatible with its hardware. The deal is anticipated to be finalized within this quarter, according to CNBC, although AMD has not disclosed specific terms of the acquisition.

Aerospike Secures $109 Million Series E Funding Led by Sumeru Equity Partners

Many generative AI technology vendors assert that fair use permits them to train AI models on copyrighted material sourced from the internet, often without obtaining permission from rightsholders. However, some companies, like OpenAI, are taking a more cautious approach—likely due to the unresolved legal issues surrounding this practice.

Can Generative AI Be Safe? WitnessAI's Approach to Risk Management

A Paris-based startup, Capsule, is revolutionizing the way users consume daily news. Unlike traditional news aggregators, Capsule aims to be the "Spotify for news" by blending AI technology with human editorial curation. This innovative approach transforms articles, newsletter snippets, tweets (posts on X), and social media updates into an easily digestible format within its user-friendly app.

Title: Waymo Launches Innovative Simulator to Enhance Autonomous Vehicle Training

On Tuesday, Adobe unveiled an exciting new feature for Lightroom called Generative Remove. Powered by Firefly, this innovative GenAI tool allows users to effortlessly edit and eliminate objects from photos with precision. The feature is now available for early access.

GitHub Copilot Enhances Code Writing with New Features

OpenAI launched ChatGPT's advanced voice mode, receiving positive reviews from selected Plus subscribers. The feature includes singing, accent imitation, and storytelling capabilities. While it has challenges with complex tasks, it shows effective communication and regional accent proficiency. A broader release for subscribers is planned at $20/month.