71 m. ago Hugging Face’s chief science officer worries AI is becoming ‘yes

AI company founders have a reputation for making bold claims about the technology’s potential to reshape fields, particularly the sciences. But Thomas Wolf, Hugging Face’s co-founder and chief science officer, has a more measured take. In an essay published to X on Thursday, Wolf said that he feared AI becoming “yes-men on servers” absent a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 h. ago What to Know About the Status of the Eric Adams Corruption Case

The government wants to drop the charges, a move that critics call a deal to secure the mayor’s help in deportations. A lawyer appointed by a judge is scheduled to weigh in.

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3 h. ago Founder of battery startup Our Next Energy returns as CEO following new funding

ONE also announced the close of a new funding round. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 h. ago TechCrunch Sessions: AI speaker applications close tomorrow, submit yours today

On June 5, TechCrunch Sessions: AI will kick off — and you can be part of the industry-changing conversations that will be taking place. We have an open invitation for members of the AI community to lead breakout sessions and discussions with over 1,200 startup founders, VC leaders, and AI aficionados attending our newest event, which […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 h. ago Effort to stop 'extreme abortion activist' ramps up in pivotal swing state election

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America is deploying resources on the ground in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, which is being closely watched throughout the country.

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5 h. ago Why VCs ghost founders, or reject deals and never speak to the founder again

Getting ghosted is never fun. Especially if you’re a founder seeking capital from investors. It’s similar to dating. You might be left wondering “Why is this person not getting back to me? Did I do something wrong?” Did the investor hate the product? Did they not care for me personally?” It’s enough to drive anyone […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 h. ago Armis buys Otorio for $120M to beef up cybersecurity in physical spaces

More consolidation is playing out in the security industry as platform players scoop up technology to give them deeper expertise in growing business areas. Thursday, Armis, a $4.2 billion specialist in cyber exposure management, said it would be acquiring Otorio, a specialist in securing industrial and physical environments.  Terms of the deal are not being […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 h. ago Google DeepMind, Cohere, and Twelve Labs explain how founders can build with their AI models at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

There seems to be a new, more impressive AI model every week. Given the rapid pace, how can founders best position themselves to build on top of this technology? At TechCrunch Sessions: AI, on June 5 in Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley, we’ll host a panel on “How Founders Can Build on Existing Foundational Models” […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 h. ago GOP lawmaker credits Trump's business prowess for major investment in state: 'Knows how to make deals'

Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Ariz., said that President Donald Trump’s influence played a critical role in the company building on their existing investment in the Grand Canyon State.

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7 h. ago Why did Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Colonel Sanders cook in Seattle?

Why did Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Colonel Sanders cook in Seattle?  The Seattle Times

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8 h. ago Keep your kids entertained on long road trips with these 13 finds

Toys, tech and games all help your kids of all ages stay busy while traveling long distances.

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8 h. ago Crogl, armed with $30M, takes the wraps off a new AI ‘Iron Man suit’ for security analysts

AI agents are marching across the world of IT, and on Thursday a startup called Crogl is debuting its contribution to the field: an autonomous assistant for cybersecurity researchers to help them analyse thousands of daily network alerts to find and fix actual security incidents. The assistant — described by Crogl’s CEO and co-founder Monzy […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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8 h. ago Crogl, armed with $30M, says it’s built an AI ‘Iron Man suit’ for security analysts

AI agents are marching across the world of IT, and on Thursday a startup called Crogl is debuting its contribution to the field: an autonomous assistant that helps cybersecurity researchers analyze daily network alerts to find and fix security incidents. The assistant — described by Crogl’s CEO and co-founder Monzy Merza as an “Iron Man […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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8 h. ago Palestinians freed in the ceasefire say Israeli forces harass them and their families

Several Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed during this ceasefire deal have been harassed by Israeli forces after their release, their homes raided or their family members arrested.

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9 h. ago After Trump threat, Hamas refuses to release more hostages without phase 2 ceasefire deal

Hamas ignored President Donald Trump's "last warning" to release the remaining Israeli hostages, saying it will only free them under a lasting ceasefire deal.

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11 h. ago Gavin Newsom asks Charlie Kirk to give his party 'advice' in one

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sat down with Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk for a wide-ranging discussion on the Democrat's "This is Gavin Newsom" podcast.

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20 h. ago Exclusive—Papa John’s Founder John Schnatter: Like a Boss — How Trump Is Transforming the Presidency by Leading Like a CEO

Politicians love to talk about running the government “like a business,” but President Donald Trump is arguably the only person who has ever approached the presidency with a true CEO mentality. The post Exclusive—Papa John’s Founder John Schnatter: Like a Boss — How Trump Is Transforming the Presidency by Leading Like a CEO appeared first on Breitbart.

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22 h. ago US cuts intelligence sharing for Ukraine, adding pressure for Russia peace deal

US cuts intelligence sharing for Ukraine, adding pressure for Russia peace deal  Reuters

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22 h. ago Reject effort to give unemployment benefits to striking workers in WA | Editorial

Reject effort to give unemployment benefits to striking workers in WA | Editorial  The Seattle Times

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23 h. ago Exclusive: Dealmaker Michael Grimes expected to lead new US sovereign wealth fund, sources say

Exclusive: Dealmaker Michael Grimes expected to lead new US sovereign wealth fund, sources say  Reuters

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