SXSW implemented several changes this year, yet many founders still found the experience highly valuable and enjoyable. The event continues to be a key hub for connecting innovators and investors alike.
Is Sora's recent shutdown simply a strategic business move, or does it hint at a larger pullback in the AI-generated video industry? This development could mark a pivotal moment for the sector, prompting questions about the sustainability and future direction of AI-driven video content creation.
Physical Intelligence is currently negotiating a funding round that could inject an additional $1 billion into the company, potentially doubling its valuation from $5.6 billion in just four months.
We asked nearly a dozen venture capitalists to share which startups from Y Combinator's W26 batch are generating the most buzz among investors.
Estimates regarding the total number of Claude users vary widely, with figures ranging from 18 million to 30 million. While Anthropic has not publicly released exact user data, a company spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch that the number of paid subscriptions for Claude has more than doubled in the current year.
A recent study conducted by Stanford computer scientists investigates the potential harm caused by AI chatbots' tendency to provide flattering responses. This research sheds light on the risks users face when seeking personal advice from these AI systems, emphasizing the need for caution in trusting them.
Verne, a robotaxi company launched by Rimac Group, is kicking off its service in Zagreb, Croatia, aiming to revolutionize urban transport with autonomous vehicles, bolstered by collaboration with Uber.
As concerns over AI-driven job displacement intensify, backlash against data centers is mounting. Senator Mark Warner has proposed taxing these facilities to fund support for workers affected by the transition to AI technologies.
Cohere has unveiled a new open source voice model designed specifically for transcription tasks. With a relatively lightweight architecture of 2 billion parameters, it is optimized for consumer-grade GPUs, making self-hosting accessible to a wider range of users. The model supports transcription in 14 different languages, broadening its usability across diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Conntour leverages advanced AI technology to enable security teams to search through camera footage using plain language queries, making it easy to locate specific objects, individuals, or events.
