95 m. ago TikTok sunsets its creator marketplace for TikTok One, a broader solution with AI tools

TikTok is preparing to sunset its creator marketplace in favor of a new, more expanded experience, the company has informed businesses and creators via email. The online platform, which connects brands with creators for collaborating on ads and other sponsorships, will stop allowing creator invitations or the creation of new campaigns as of Saturday the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

1 hour ago Accounting hasn’t fully embraced AI yet. Quanta just raised $4.7M to change that

Quanta, founded by a former Affirm engineer, sells an AI-powered accounting platform to software companies. It has raised a seed round led by Accel. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

3 h. ago Unmasking inequalities in AI: Research challenges idea that bias is a technical flaw

Researchers challenge the widespread belief that AI-induced bias is a technical flaw, arguing instead that AI is deeply influenced by societal power dynamics. It learns from historical data shaped by human biases, absorbing and perpetuating discrimination in the process. This means that, rather than creating inequality, AI reproduces and reinforces it.

Politics

4 h. ago Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Apologizes for 'Error' Flooding Instagram Users with Porn, Violent Videos

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has issued an apology after users reported a flood of violent and sexual content appearing in their Instagram Reels feed. Some of horrific content suggested by the company's algorithm should never have been allowed on the platform, let alone recommended to unsuspecting users. The post Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Apologizes for ‘Error’ Flooding Instagram Users with Porn, Violent Videos appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

4 h. ago Archipelo comes out of stealth with $12M funding to secure human and AI

When it comes to AI software, you can build something clever, but that’s not always the same as building something that is secure. With so much software now getting written by AI, having a window into its security can be a challenge. That’s the premise of Archipelo, a San Francisco-based cybersecurity startup that is today […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

5 h. ago In challenge to YouTube, TikTok revamps its desktop platform

In a bid to take on YouTube, TikTok is revamping its desktop platform with the addition of several new features. The company announced on Thursday that its web-based experience features a new modular layout, refreshed For You feed, a new Explore tab, immersive full-screen LIVE gaming streaming, and a floating player. The social network’s new […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

6 h. ago Stripe finalizes tender sale at a $91.5B valuation, says payment volumes grew to $1.4T in 2024

Digital payments platform has yet to lay out plans to go public, but in the meantime the company has thrown past and present employees a line for some liquidity. The company on Thursday confirmed a tender offer where investors will buy up shares from those employees at a valuation of $91.5 billion. Stripe said it […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

18 h. ago Saint Paul Joins City of San Francisco Lawsuit Challenging President’s Threats to Withhold Federal Funds

Saint Paul Joins City of San Francisco Lawsuit Challenging President’s Threats to Withhold Federal Funds  StPaul.gov

Politics

21 h. ago Commercetools, a pioneer in ‘headless commerce’, lays off dozens of staff

Commercetools — a “headless commerce” platform that provides APIs to companies building online storefronts — saw a major boost in its business just a few years ago, raising money at whopping $1.9 billion valuation as the world went shopping online in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, and businesses rushed to improve their e-commerce operations. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

22 h. ago New University of Washington president anticipates continued federal funding challenges

New University of Washington president anticipates continued federal funding challenges  KNKX Public Radio

Politics

25 h. ago Jeff Bezos' revamp of 'Washington Post' opinions leads editor to quit

Billionaire Jeff Bezos, who owns the Post, says the newspaper's editorial section will publish columns only "in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets."

Politics

26 h. ago Washington high school girls basketball Playoff Pick 'Em Challenge: Make your regional

Washington high school girls basketball Playoff Pick 'Em Challenge: Make your regional-round predictions  Sports Illustrated

Politics

28 h. ago Rachel Maddow staffers to be laid off as part of MSNBC production cuts

MSNBC's most-watched program, "The Rachel Maddow Show," is being downsized as the network implements production cuts in its revamped programming lineup.

Politics

28 h. ago Influencers Call These Medical Tests Lifesaving. Here’s What You May Not Know.

New research examined nearly 1,000 posts on tests for fertility, testosterone levels and cancer risk.

Science

28 h. ago Staying one step ahead of cyberattackers with AI to protect smart grids

Researchers at the University of Missouri's College of Engineering are taking on a critical challenge: protecting power grids from the rising threat of cyberattacks. These attacks have the potential to plunge millions into darkness, jeopardizing security and even lives.

Events

28 h. ago Fox News AI Newsletter: Meet the AI real estate agent making millions

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.

Politics

30 h. ago Jeff Bezos’ Plan to Revamp Washington Post Opinion Section Leads Editor to Quit

Jeff Bezos’ Plan to Revamp Washington Post Opinion Section Leads Editor to Quit  Variety

Politics

31 h. ago Trump will face 'a lot of challenges' in dealing with Putin, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told a press conference in Kyiv Ukraine has been working on a "preliminary framework" for a minerals sharing deal with the U.S.

Politics

33 h. ago Framework’s first desktop PC is optimized for gaming and local AI inference

Framework, the company that is better known for its modular, repairable laptops, just released its first desktop computer. It’s a small desktop PC that punches above its weight. The most interesting part is what’s inside the device. Framework is one of the first companies to use AMD’s recently announced Strix Halo architecture, also known as […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

41 h. ago Museum of Failure: A look at legal challenges surrounding what could be San Francisco's newest attraction

Museum of Failure: A look at legal challenges surrounding what could be San Francisco's newest attraction  ABC7 Bay Area

Politics