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German Startup n8n Raises $180M and Reaches a Valuation of $2.5B
German Startup n8n Raises $180M and Reaches a Valuation of $2.5B N8n, a German startup that helps businesses deploy AI agents, has raised $180 million, valuing it at $2.5 billion. The funding was led by venture firm Accel and Nvidia Corp.’s NVentures, with plans to use the funds to hire additional staff and enhance its […]
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Greenville County School Board looks to review AI policies with new committee
Greenville County School Board looks to review AI policies with new committee The Greenville County School Board is forming a new committee to review AI policies. The committee’s initial focus areas include time management and AI use in the classroom. Data protection and transparency are also on the agenda for the committee’s review. The board […]
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Democratizing AI-driven agriculture
Democratizing AI-driven agriculture Agricultural productivity can be boosted by AI-driven techniques, including increased yields, reduced losses, and lower input costs. However, these techniques have seen limited adoption due to high costs of manual data collection. The main barrier to adoption is the lack of affordable connectivity solutions for farmers. AI-driven agriculture has the potential to […]
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AI-generated campaign ad in South Western school board race raises questions about misinformation
AI-generated campaign ad in South Western school board race raises questions about misinformation A political ad generated with AI is sparking questions about misinformation in a South Western City Schools board race. The ad was created using artificial intelligence and has been shared on YouTube. The use of AI-generated content raises concerns about the authenticity […]
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Adobe’s experimental AI tool can edit entire videos using one frame
Adobe’s experimental AI tool can edit entire videos using one frame Adobe has demonstrated several experimental AI tools at its Max conference, including Project Frame Forward, which can edit entire videos using one frame. The tool allows users to add or remove objects from footage without using masks, and can also insert objects into the […]
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Microsoft’s agent platform play
Microsoft’s agent platform play Microsoft’s GitHub Universe conference marked a significant shift in the company’s AI strategy. The event announced Microsoft’s plans to create an “Agent HQ” interface, which will serve as a central platform for AI coding agents. GitHub aims to become the go-to platform for developers working with AI-powered coding assistants, including OpenAI’s […]
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OpenAI Aims for an IPO that Can Value the Firm in $1 Trillion
OpenAI Aims for an IPO that Can Value the Firm in $1 Trillion OpenAI is planning to go public through an IPO, aiming to value the company at up to $1 trillion by 2027. The IPO would be one of the largest in history and would allow OpenAI to raise capital more efficiently for future […]
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Tim Cook says more AIs are coming to Apple Intelligence
Tim Cook says more AIs are coming to Apple Intelligence Apple plans to integrate more third-party AI tools into its operating systems, with Tim Cook stating that “our intention is to integrate with more people over time.” The company has already embedded ChatGPT into Siri and is reportedly working on integrations with Google Gemini and […]
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Canva’s new ‘Creative Operating System’ is actually a marketing workspace
Canva’s new ‘Creative Operating System’ is actually a marketing workspace Canva has introduced its new “Creative Operating System”, a marketing workspace that provides digital marketing and video-editing tools, built around a “world-first” design-focused AI model. The platform offers redesigned video editing features, including a template library and simplified timeline, as well as the addition of […]
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Widespread layoffs highlight impact of artificial intelligence
Widespread layoffs highlight impact of artificial intelligence Major companies like Amazon, UPS, and Salesforce are laying off thousands of employees. The layoffs are partly attributed to the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in these industries. As AI becomes more prevalent, it’s transforming the American workforce, leading to job losses in various sectors. The impact […]
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