Beyond dancing robots and eager-to-help digital avatars, Shanghai’s World AI Conference saw China stake its claim to global artificial intelligence leadership and frame itself as a clear alternative to the United States.Beyond dancing robots and eager-to-help digital avatars, Shanghai’s World AI Conference saw China stake its claim to global artificial intelligence leadership and frame itself as a clear alternative to the United States.Business[#item_full_content]
Nvidia AI chip challenger Groq said to be nearing new fundraising at $6B valuation
AI chip startup Groq is in talks to raise a fresh $600 million at a near $6 billion valuation, sources tell Bloomberg, although the deal isn’t yet final and terms could change. AI chip startup Groq is in talks to raise a fresh $600 million at a near $6 billion valuation, sources tell Bloomberg, although the deal isn’t yet final and terms could change. [#item_full_content]
Anthropic reportedly nears $170B valuation with potential $5B round
The new round is being led by Iconiq Capital, with the possibility of a co-lead investor joining.The new round is being led by Iconiq Capital, with the possibility of a co-lead investor joining.[#item_full_content]
Most U.S. adults say they use artificial intelligence to search for information, but fewer are using it for work, drafting email or shopping.Most U.S. adults say they use artificial intelligence to search for information, but fewer are using it for work, drafting email or shopping.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]
Faulty ranking mechanisms used in AI leaderboards can be overcome through approaches evaluated at the University of Michigan.Faulty ranking mechanisms used in AI leaderboards can be overcome through approaches evaluated at the University of Michigan.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]
Faulty ranking mechanisms used in AI leaderboards can be overcome through approaches evaluated at the University of Michigan.Faulty ranking mechanisms used in AI leaderboards can be overcome through approaches evaluated at the University of Michigan.[#item_full_content]
For the millions of Americans who live with a mobility issue, making a pizza can be a lot more challenging than just choosing between pepperoni or sausage. Now Virginia Tech researchers have developed a robotic arm with novel assistive grippers that can help those with disabilities accomplish complex everyday tasks, including building a pizza.For the millions of Americans who live with a mobility issue, making a pizza can be a lot more challenging than just choosing between pepperoni or sausage. Now Virginia Tech researchers have developed a robotic arm with novel assistive grippers that can help those with disabilities accomplish complex everyday tasks, including building a pizza.[#item_full_content]
New technologies usually follow the technology adoption life cycle. Innovators and early adopters rush to embrace new technologies, while laggards and skeptics jump in much later.New technologies usually follow the technology adoption life cycle. Innovators and early adopters rush to embrace new technologies, while laggards and skeptics jump in much later.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]
Fed up with brands that use corn syrup and skim milk, this mother developed her own ‘clean’ baby formula
Nara Organics is a new organic, whole milk baby formula brand that’s free from palm oil, soy, corn syrup, maltodextrin, and GMOs.Nara Organics is a new organic, whole milk baby formula brand that’s free from palm oil, soy, corn syrup, maltodextrin, and GMOs.[#item_full_content]
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