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Distributional, the AI Testing Platform Founded by Intel's Former GM of AI Software, Secures $19 Million in Series A Funding

Startup employees frequently embark on entrepreneurial journeys, drawing from the lessons learned while building a company from the ground up. However, not all experiences are positive; sometimes, a challenging exit can spark even greater resolve in founders seeking success.

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that he has 38 bills regarding artificial intelligence awaiting his review, but one stands out: SB 1047, a legislation aimed at preventing AI systems from causing catastrophic events. For the first time, Governor Newsom shared his insights on this contentious bill.

Meta AI's Imagine features, which employ generative AI to transform text prompts into captivating images, are set to expand across Facebook and Instagram, the company announced at the Meta Connect 2024 event on Wednesday. With this update, users can generate AI-driven images directly within their feeds, Stories, and even as Facebook profile pictures.

Benjamin Franklin famously stated that nothing is certain except death and taxes. I propose we update that saying for our era of rapid technological evolution: Nothing is certain except death, taxes, and the constant emergence of innovative AI models. These models are being introduced at an astonishing rate.

AI video generators must prove their value to filmmakers, or their existence becomes questionable. To catalyze this emerging AI film landscape, Runway has allocated $5 million in cash, along with additional service credits, to support up to 100 original films. If you’re an aspiring director interested in AI technology, this could be your golden opportunity for financial backing.

After a historic presidential debate filled with discussions about pet consumption, Taylor Swift ended the night on a powerful note. As a prominent figure in American pop culture, the singer-songwriter took to Instagram to announce her intention to vote for Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election.

Microsoft's New AI Correction Service: Is It The Answer To Hallucinations?

On Wednesday, a federal judge halted enforcement of California’s new AI law, just days after it was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Following the signing of AB 2839, Newsom hinted that the legislation could compel Elon Musk to remove an AI-generated deepfake of Vice President Kamala Harris he had shared, igniting a minor online controversy. However, a California judge recently ruled that the state cannot yet require the removal of election-related deepfakes.

The Challenges of Construction Permitting and GreenLite’s Innovative Solution

Accountants often dread the month-end and quarter-end closing processes due to the manual, time-consuming, and error-prone nature of finalizing financial records.

Businesses that sell on Amazon can now leverage exciting new generative AI tools designed to simplify the creation of video ads using just a single product image.

Generative AI is rapidly infiltrating nearly every industry, including cybersecurity, whether we embrace it or not. The prospect of AI-driven malware creation and autonomous attacks should raise eyebrows among sysadmins at this early stage. Enter Wraithwatch, a new security firm determined to counteract malicious AI with advanced, beneficial AI technology.

AWS has announced a substantial investment of $230 million to bolster early-stage startups focused on developing generative AI applications. This initiative expands the Generative AI Accelerator program, designed to provide emerging companies with essential financial resources and cloud service credits. Over the course of this 10-week program, up to 80 startups will each receive as much as $1 million in AWS cloud credits, streamlining their access to advanced infrastructure and AI training tools.

Josh Bickett, inspired during late nights with his newborn, developed a self-operating computer framework leveraging AI for autonomous interaction. This technology mimics human computer use by controlling the mouse and keyboard with screenshot inputs, paving the way for more intuitive AI agents in computing.