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Wednesday, April 30
As AI startups attract billions in investments, significant policy and regulatory challenges remain unaddressed.
Spotify's revenue grew by 15% driven by premium subscriptions, even as advertising revenue faced challenges.
Thinking Machines Lab is reportedly close to raising $2B in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, valuing the startup at $10B.
Snap faces significant advertising headwinds as user numbers decline, prompting concerns about its financial outlook.
The SHADES dataset aims to help researchers identify harmful stereotypes in AI language models across multiple languages.
Mastercard launches new tools to facilitate secure transactions by AI agents, enhancing the future of automated commerce.
Waymo is collaborating with Toyota to develop an autonomous vehicle platform, potentially incorporating Toyota's vehicles into Waymo's ride-hailing fleet.
Tuesday, April 29
OpenAI's content moderation challenges with ChatGPT raise critical ethical questions about AI's interactions with minors.
Google is shifting Android news to a separate event, indicating a stronger focus on AI at its annual I/O developer conference.
Dex has raised $3.1 million to develop its AI-powered recruitment platform, targeting better talent matching and retention.
OpenAI has integrated shopping features into ChatGPT while addressing recent concerns about content appropriateness for minors.
IBM has announced a $150 billion investment in the U.S., focusing on mainframe and quantum computing to drive innovation in the tech sector.
Hugging Face has unveiled the SO-101, a 3D-printed robotic arm priced at $100, showcasing advancements in accessible robotics technology.
Monday, April 28
Emerging AI startups in Latin America are gaining significant attention, with several reaching billion-dollar valuations amidst a resilient investment climate.
Meta's AI chatbots raise concerns over the potential for inappropriate interactions, prompting discussions on safety and ethical guidelines in AI development.
Craif secures $22 million in Series C funding to enhance AI-driven early cancer detection technology and expand into the U.S. market.
OmniRetail raises $20 million in Series A funding to scale its B2B e-commerce platform across West Africa, focusing on embedded finance and optimizing supply chains.