51 minutes ago MLCommons and Hugging Face team up to release massive speech data set for AI research

MLCommons, a nonprofit AI safety working group, has teamed up with AI dev platform Hugging Face to release one of the world’s largest collections of public domain voice recordings for AI research. The data set, called Unsupervised People’s Speech, contains more than a million hours of audio spanning at least 89 different languages. MLCommons says […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is trying to duck a deposition in an OpenAI copyright lawsuit

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is trying to avoid being deposed in a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI, according to new court filings. In response, lawyers for the plaintiff — the Authors Guild — have filed a motion to compel testimony from Amodei and his Anthropic co-founder, Benjamin Mann. Authors Guild’s lawyers claim that Amodei and Mann, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago Apple will pay $20M to settle Watch battery swelling suit, ‘denies wrongdoing’

Apple has agreed to pay $20 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit over battery swelling on the Apple Watch. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in 2019, the suit alleges that the problem affected the first four Apple Watch models. Battery swelling is pretty much what it sounds like: […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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24 hours ago Transferring Employee Data From Canada to the United States: Key Considerations for Employers

Transferring Employee Data From Canada to the United States: Key Considerations for Employers  JD Supra

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3 hours ago The Department of Army identifies two of three Army Soldiers involved in Helicopter Crash

The Department of Army identifies two of three Army Soldiers involved in Helicopter Crash  United States Army

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25 hours ago Controversial genetics testing startup Nucleus Genomics raises $14M Series A 

The company, founded by 25-year-old Kian Sadeghi, announced a $14 million Series A, bringing its total funding to about $32 million. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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11 hours ago US nonprofit healthcare provider says hackers stole medical and personal data of 1M+ patients

Community Health Center (CHC), a Connecticut-based nonprofit healthcare provider, has confirmed that hackers accessed the sensitive data of more than a million patients. In a filing with Maine’s attorney general on Thursday, CHC said it detected suspicious activity on its network on 2 January and determined that a “skilled criminal hacker” had accessed its network […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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1 hour ago Elon Musk is reportedly taking control of the inner workings of US government agencies

People working for, or with, Elon Musk are reportedly taking over the inner workings of multiple government agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management and the Treasury Department. The Washington Post reported Friday that the highest-ranking career official at Treasury is leaving the department after “a clash” with people working for Musk’s so-called Department of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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26 hours ago Q&A: Law expert discusses how AI could be governed by an 'equity by design' framework

Approaches to regulating artificial intelligence (AI), from creation to deployment and use in practice, vary internationally. Daryl Lim, Penn State Dickinson Law associate dean for research and innovation, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) co-hire, has proposed an "equity by design" framework to better govern the technology and protect marginalized communities from potential harm in an article published on Jan. 27 in the Duke Technology Law Review.

Society

4 hours ago Custom feed builder Graze is building a business on Bluesky, and investors are paying attention

A startup called Graze, which lets you build your own feeds for the Bluesky social network, has caught investors’ attention. In addition to offering tools to easily build, customize, publish, and manage Bluesky feeds, Graze will soon allow feed creators to monetize their efforts with advertising, sponsored posts, and subscriptions. In other words, Graze has […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

26 hours ago How to Successfully Transfer Your Manufacturing Plant From Mexico to the United States

How to Successfully Transfer Your Manufacturing Plant From Mexico to the United States  The National Law Review

Sport

5 hours ago Chiefs potential Super Bowl celebrations will not feature public rally following 2024 mass shooting: report

If the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX next weekend, fans will not get a public rally as part of those celebrations, according to one report.

Events

26 hours ago Google issues ‘voluntary exit’ program for Android, Chrome, and Pixel employees

Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.” TechCrunch has confirmed the letter’s existence with the company, after it was first reported by 9 to 5 Google. In a statement to TechCrunch, a spokesperson notes, The Platforms & Devices team is offering a voluntary exit […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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11 hours ago US nonprofit healthcare provider says hacker stole medical and personal data of 1M+ patients

Community Health Center (CHC), a Connecticut-based nonprofit healthcare provider, has confirmed that a hacker accessed the sensitive data of more than a million patients. In a filing with Maine’s attorney general on Thursday, CHC said it detected suspicious activity on its network on January 2 and determined that a “skilled criminal hacker” had accessed its […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Science

3 hours ago Colombia’s Socialist President, Humbled by Trump, Tells Illegals to Come Home

Colombia's far-left President Gustavo Petro called for Colombians illegally in the United States to return "as soon as possible." The post Colombia’s Socialist President, Humbled by Trump, Tells Illegals to Come Home appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

12 hours ago San Francisco Peninsula Dominates Life Sciences Market with 86% of Q4 Deals

San Francisco Peninsula Dominates Life Sciences Market with 86% of Q4 Deals  Globe St.

Economics

7 hours ago DC plane crash: Military aircraft collisions raise questions about training and equipment, expert says

U.S. military helicopter crashes like the one that took down a commercial American Airlines flight on Wednesday night are rare but have increased since 2024.

Events

29 hours ago ElevenLabs, the hot AI audio startup, confirms $180M in Series C funding at a $3.3B valuation

ElevenLabs, one of the more popular startups working in the field AI audio, said Thursday that it has raised a Series C round of $180 million, valuing the company at $3.3 billion post-money. a16z and ICONIQ Growth are co-leading investment. Rumors of the fundraise were first reported by TechCrunch. The final numbers confirm some but […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

5 hours ago Democrats rally around lightening rod issue during unruly DNC debate despite voter backlash in 2024

There was a heavy focus on systemic racism and diversity, equity and inclusion programs during the final debate among the eight candidates vying to chair the Democratic National Committee, as the party aims to exit the political wilderness.

Politics

23 hours ago Apple tops 1 billion subscriptions, nearly $100B in services revenue in 2024

Apple’s iPhone sales may be down, but the company’s Services division, which includes the App Store, iCloud, Music, TV+, and other subscriptions, is still soaring. The Cupertino-based tech giant reported Thursday its Services business had an all-time revenue high of $26.3 billion for the quarter ended December 28, up 14% year-over-year. Services generated nearly $100 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

7 hours ago Tata Technologies says ransomware attack hit IT assets, investigation ongoing

India's Tata Technologies has disclosed a ransomware attack affecting its IT assets. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

33 hours ago Data analytics startup Athenic AI wants to be an enterprise’s central nervous system

Jared Zhao originally got interested in data analytics during his time at UC Berkeley because he was drawn to how it could turn raw data into a story. Zhao founded his first data analytics startup Polyture in 2021. But advancements in generative AI just a year later made Zhao realize what Polyture was building was […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

5 hours ago Democrats rally around lightning rod issue during unruly DNC debate despite voter backlash in 2024

There was a heavy focus on systemic racism and diversity, equity and inclusion programs during the final debate among the eight candidates vying to chair the Democratic National Committee, as the party aims to exit the political wilderness.

Politics

25 hours ago Fintech startup Cushion shuts down after 8 years and over $20 million in funding

Cushion, a fintech startup that described itself as the “Plaid for buy now, pay later (BNPL),” has shut down. On Thursday, founder and CEO Paul Kesserwani posted on LinkedIn about the decision to wind down the company at the end of 2024. In the post, Kesserwani said that “despite bringing multiple new fintech products to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

7 hours ago WhatsApp says it disrupted a hacking campaign targeting journalists with Paragon spyware

The Meta-owned company said the campaign was linked to Israeli spyware maker Paragon. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

5 hours ago Adidas unveils 2025 Club World Cup ball: ‘The design pays homage to the United States’

Adidas unveils 2025 Club World Cup ball: ‘The design pays homage to the United States’  The New York Times

Politics

25 hours ago Google’s ‘Ask for Me’ feature calls businesses on your behalf to inquire about services, pricing

Google is testing a new “Ask for Me” feature that uses AI to call local businesses on your behalf, for information about availability and pricing. The feature is available on desktop and mobile for users who have opted into the company’s Search Labs experiments. The idea is to help users access information without having to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

20 hours ago UK actor Idris Elba suggests kitchen knives be blunted, others banned to prevent stabbings

Ahead of his documentary about knife crime in the United Kingdom, actor Idris Elba argued that knife-points should be blunted in order to prevent stabbings.

Events

7 hours ago Patriots assistant Ben McAdoo reportedly ‘expected’ to stay, role could change

McAdoo did "a little bit of everything" in a versatile capacity in 2024. The post Patriots assistant Ben McAdoo reportedly ‘expected’ to stay, role could change appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

34 hours ago SuperOps bags $25M to use AI and better help managed service providers

SuperOps has raised $25 million in an all-equity Series C round led by March Capital to bolster AI integration into tools supporting managed service providers and IT teams. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

24 hours ago Executive Order: Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border of the United States

Executive Order: Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border of the United States  JD Supra

Events

40 hours ago European embedded banking startup Swan adds another $44 million to its Series B

French startup Swan has raised another €42 million (around $44 million at current exchange rates). The company considers this round as the second part of the Series B round that was originally announced in September 2024. Swan helps other companies offer financial products at scale. The company can generate both virtual and physical cards that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

24 hours ago Trump Slams Air Travel DEI Policies, Fires Back at CNN's Kaitlan Collins: 'That's Not a Very Smart Question'

President Donald Trump fired back at CNN's Kaitlan Collins for implying that he was "getting ahead of the investigation" into the devastating helicopter-plane crash that took place over Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Wednesday after he blamed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The post Trump Slams Air Travel DEI Policies, Fires Back at CNN’s Kaitlan Collins: ‘That’s Not a Very Smart Question’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

9 hours ago Aaron Rodgers' ex teammate thinks QB 'can still get it done' with NFL future in question

The New York Jets may have crashed and burned in 2024, but Clay Matthews wants to see his former teammate in Aaron Rodgers return in 2025.

Politics

25 hours ago Study: Homicide and suicide are leading causes of maternal death in the United States

Study: Homicide and suicide are leading causes of maternal death in the United States  Contemporary Obgyn

Events

9 hours ago FDA Opens Up A New Path To The U.S. Market For This Under 30 Biotech Startup

FDA Opens Up A New Path To The U.S. Market For This Under 30 Biotech Startup  Forbes

Politics

26 hours ago Four Philly artists receive $50,000 from the United States Artists Fellowship award

Four Philly artists receive $50,000 from the United States Artists Fellowship award  The Philadelphia Inquirer

Events

12 hours ago Costco shoppers respond as company's DEI practices fall under scrutiny

Costco shoppers spoke to Fox News Digital about the company’s "commitment" to diversity, equity, and inclusion after President Donald Trump pushed to end the policies in the federal government

Politics

28 hours ago Resolution for White Stadium construction pause narrowly fails in City Council

Deep divisions exist around the plan to renovate White Stadium in Franklin Park through a public-private partnership with a pro soccer team. The post Resolution for White Stadium construction pause narrowly fails in City Council appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

14 hours ago In another challenging year for startups, higher valuations and revenue give reason for hope

Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. The aftermath of DeepSeek’s launch was arguably the biggest tech story of the week, especially for anyone keeping a close eye on public markets. But private companies, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

30 hours ago The Tech Revolution and Irregular Warfare: Leveraging Commercial Innovation for Great Power Competition

The Tech Revolution and Irregular Warfare: Leveraging Commercial Innovation for Great Power Competition  Center for Strategic & International Studies

Events

16 hours ago The DNC's outgoing chair says Democrats should have stuck with Joe Biden in 2024

The departing leader of the Democratic National Committee is reflecting on why his party lost to President Donald Trump

Politics

30 hours ago DC plane crash: United States, Russian figure skaters among passengers involved in collision with helicopter

DC plane crash: United States, Russian figure skaters among passengers involved in collision with helicopter  CBS Sports

Events

18 hours ago AST SpaceMobile Announces FCC Grant Of Special Temporary Authority (STA) In the United States with Strategic Partners AT&T And Verizon

AST SpaceMobile Announces FCC Grant Of Special Temporary Authority (STA) In the United States with Strategic Partners AT&T And Verizon  Business Wire

Politics

30 hours ago Four Architects and Designers Receive Annual Fellowship from United States Artists

Four Architects and Designers Receive Annual Fellowship from United States Artists  Architectural Record

Events

22 hours ago Intel has already received $2.2B in federal grants for chip production

Semiconductor giant Intel Corporation has already received $2.2 billion in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce through the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, the company shared during its Thursday earnings call. Dave Zinsner, Intel’s co-interim CEO, executive vice president, and CFO, said the Silicon Valley-based company received the first tranche of $1.1 billion […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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31 hours ago International police coalition takes down two prolific cybercrime and hacking forums

Authorities said the two forums — Cracked and Nulled — had more than 10 million users. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

23 hours ago Pentagon scrambles to block DeepSeek after employees connect to Chinese servers

The Pentagon is rushing to block DeepSeek on its network after some employees used the service, which stores data in China. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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31 hours ago OpenAI will offer its tech to US national labs for nuclear weapons research

OpenAI says it plans to let U.S. National Laboratories, the Department of Energy’s network of R&D labs, use its AI models for nuclear weapons security and other scientific projects. Per CNBC, OpenAI will work with Microsoft, its lead investor, to deploy a model on the supercomputer at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The model will be a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

23 hours ago Trump Orders Resource Development on Alaska Public Lands ‘to the Fullest Extent Possible,’ But May Also Restore Hunting Opportunities

Trump Orders Resource Development on Alaska Public Lands ‘to the Fullest Extent Possible,’ But May Also Restore Hunting Opportunities  Yahoo! Voices

Politics

31 hours ago United States, Russian figure skaters among the passengers aboard plane involved in Washington D.C. crash

United States, Russian figure skaters among the passengers aboard plane involved in Washington D.C. crash  CBS Sports

Events

23 hours ago Trump Orders Resource Development on Alaska Public Lands 'to the Fullest Extent Possible,' But May Also Restore Hunting Opportunities

Trump Orders Resource Development on Alaska Public Lands 'to the Fullest Extent Possible,' But May Also Restore Hunting Opportunities  Outdoor Life

Politics

41 hours ago Trump says U.S. will send 'worst criminal illegal aliens' to Guantánamo Bay

The president says up to 30,000 criminal migrants deported from the United States could be housed at the facility in Cuba, but it wasn't immediately clear how the plan would be implemented.

Events

23 hours ago United States: DHS Vacates Recent Temporary Protected Status Extension for Venezuela

United States: DHS Vacates Recent Temporary Protected Status Extension for Venezuela  Fragomen

Politics

46 hours ago LA County wildfires create fierce competition for homes in Newport Beach, South Bay

LA County wildfires create fierce competition for homes in Newport Beach, South Bay  Los Angeles Daily News

Events

23 hours ago Census Bureau Director Robert Santos is resigning, making way for Trump's pick

Census Bureau Director Robert Santos is resigning, giving President Trump an early opportunity to nominate an appointee to lead the bureau during key preparations for the 2030 census.

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