Japanese scientists have used artificial intelligence to uncover 303 new etchings in Peru’s Nazca desert—doubling the amount of known geoglyphs made some 2,000 years ago by a pre-Inca civilization.Japanese scientists have used artificial intelligence to uncover 303 new etchings in Peru’s Nazca desert—doubling the amount of known geoglyphs made some 2,000 years ago by a pre-Inca civilization.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
From dinners with Travis Kalanick to fired after maternity leave: One of CloudKitchens’ earliest employees is suing
Isabella Vincenza, one of CloudKitchens’ earliest employees, never imagined she would be suing her now-former employer. Hired as a full-time salesperson in 2018, she became a mainstay at President’s Club dinners hosted by CEO Travis Kalanick at his Bel Air home throughout 2020 and 2021. These dinners were prized, invite-only events for top salespeople at […]
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Isabella Vincenza, one of CloudKitchens’ earliest employees, never imagined she would be suing her now-former employer. Hired as a full-time salesperson in 2018, she became a mainstay at President’s Club dinners hosted by CEO Travis Kalanick at his Bel Air home throughout 2020 and 2021. These dinners were prized, invite-only events for top salespeople at
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A novel technology for real-time monitoring of tool wear in precision machining has been developed, utilizing smartphone sensors. This advancement is expected to enhance the quality of production by enabling proactive maintenance and timely tool replacement.A novel technology for real-time monitoring of tool wear in precision machining has been developed, utilizing smartphone sensors. This advancement is expected to enhance the quality of production by enabling proactive maintenance and timely tool replacement.Engineering[#item_full_content]
As the use of artificial intelligence is expands, more small firms say they’re harnessing AI to help their businesses.As the use of artificial intelligence is expands, more small firms say they’re harnessing AI to help their businesses.Business[#item_full_content]
Just 4 days left to save up to $600 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 passes
Time is running out to grab savings of up to $600 on individual tickets for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024! This limited-time offer ends on September 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT, so now’s your last opportunity to score a great deal before the final countdown begins. Disrupt 2024 is the ultimate gathering for the startup world. From […]
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Time is running out to grab savings of up to $600 on individual tickets for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024! This limited-time offer ends on September 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT, so now’s your last opportunity to score a great deal before the final countdown begins. Disrupt 2024 is the ultimate gathering for the startup world. From
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Data platform Airbyte can now create API connectors by reading the docs
If your startup is only remotely related to working with data pipelines, you’re probably trying to figure out how to capitalize on the current moment: Enterprises are trying to figure out how to best use data to power generative AI products, and to do that, they need robust data services. Airbyte, which launched in 2020, […]
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If your startup is only remotely related to working with data pipelines, you’re probably trying to figure out how to capitalize on the current moment: Enterprises are trying to figure out how to best use data to power generative AI products, and to do that, they need robust data services. Airbyte, which launched in 2020,
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A trio of AI researchers at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, has modified an AI-based, picture-processing model to solve Google’s reCAPTCHAv2 human-testing system.A trio of AI researchers at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, has modified an AI-based, picture-processing model to solve Google’s reCAPTCHAv2 human-testing system.Security[#item_full_content]
Workera’s CEO was mentored by Andrew Ng. Now he wants an AI agent to mentor you
Kian Katanforoosh has one of the best mentors in the AI world: renowned researcher Andrew Ng, who also served as his graduate school advisor at Stanford. The two went on to create Stanford’s deep learning program, and now, Ng serves as Chairman of Katanforoosh’s startup, Workera. Ng has been a meaningful guide in Katanforoosh’s career, […]
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Kian Katanforoosh has one of the best mentors in the AI world: renowned researcher Andrew Ng, who also served as his graduate school advisor at Stanford. The two went on to create Stanford’s deep learning program, and now, Ng serves as Chairman of Katanforoosh’s startup, Workera. Ng has been a meaningful guide in Katanforoosh’s career,
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Artificial intelligence (AI) may reshape many industries, but the impact of the nascent technology on various jobs remains unclear. Daniele Quercia and colleagues used machine learning to investigate itself, by identifying patents for AI technologies that may impact various occupational tasks. The work is published in PNAS Nexus.Artificial intelligence (AI) may reshape many industries, but the impact of the nascent technology on various jobs remains unclear. Daniele Quercia and colleagues used machine learning to investigate itself, by identifying patents for AI technologies that may impact various occupational tasks. The work is published in PNAS Nexus.Business[#item_full_content]
Fintech Mesa promises 1% cash back on mortgages, up to 3x on other home needs
Mortgage fintech Mesa has emerged from stealth on Tuesday with $9.2 million in seed capital and a novel idea for homeowners. It’s offering cash back and rewards on all spending done on the home, including the mortgage itself. Mesa is offering mortgage loans, original or refinancing, that include a credit-card-style 1% cash back on the […]
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Mortgage fintech Mesa has emerged from stealth on Tuesday with $9.2 million in seed capital and a novel idea for homeowners. It’s offering cash back and rewards on all spending done on the home, including the mortgage itself. Mesa is offering mortgage loans, original or refinancing, that include a credit-card-style 1% cash back on the
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