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California’s AI Laws Crack Down on Deepfakes, NASA Awards $4.8B Contract for Moon Communications

California passes new laws to regulate AI deepfakes and actor clones. NASA awards Intuitive Machines a $4.8B contract for Earth-Moon communications infrastructure. Plus, United Airlines partners with SpaceX's Starlink for free in-flight WiFi. Also, JPMorgan in talks to take over Goldman's Apple Card business.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/17/californias-5-new-ai-laws-crack-down-on-election-deepfakes-and-actor-clones/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/17/intuitive-machines-lands-4-8b-nasa-contract-to-build-earth-moon-communications-infrastructure/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/17/why-united-chose-spacexs-starlink-to-power-its-free-wifi/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/17/jpmorgan-could-take-over-goldmans-apple-card-business/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) California's 5 new AI laws crack down on election deepfakes and actor clones(00:03:45) Intuitive Machines lands $4.8B NASA contract to build Earth-Moon communications infrastructure(00:06:36) Why United chose SpaceX's Starlink to power its free WiFi(00:09:52) JPMorgan could take over Goldman's Apple Card business

Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Day and Bluesky’s Milestone Growth

Amazon gears up for Prime Big Deals Day, offering exclusive discounts to Prime Members. Bluesky reaches 10 million users, becoming a top social media app in Brazil. Plus, TikTok faces skeptical judges in its fight against the US government, and Slack transforms into an AI agent hub.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/16/amazon-will-host-its-prime-big-deals-day-sales-event-on-october-8-and-9/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/16/bluesky-now-has-10-million-users/https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/16/24246568/tiktok-v-garland-oral-arguments-dc-circuithttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/16/slack-is-turning-into-an-ai-agent-hub-should-it/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Amazon will host its Prime Big Deals Day sales event on October 8 and 9(00:03:37) Bluesky now has 10 million users(00:05:44) TikTok faces skeptical judges in its existential fight against the US government(00:08:46) Slack is turning into an AI agent hub. Should it?

Insight Partners Raises $10B+ Fund, Instagram Comments on Threads, OpenAI’s Strawberry Model, Port of Seattle Ransomware Attack

Insight Partners is closing in on a whopping $10B+ new fund. Instagram might introduce a feature to share comments on Threads. OpenAI previews its new Strawberry model with improved reasoning capabilities. The Port of Seattle shares details of a ransomware attack. Stay informed about the latest developments in tech investments, social media integration, AI advancements, and cybersecurity threats.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/15/insight-partners-is-closing-in-on-a-whopping-10b-new-fund/https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/15/24245679/meta-share-instagram-comments-threads-feature-rumorhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/14/openai-previews-its-new-strawberry-model/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/15/port-of-seattle-shares-ransomware-attack-details/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Insight Partners is closing in on a whopping $10B+ new fund(00:02:37) You might start seeing Instagram comments on Threads soon(00:05:09) OpenAI previews its new Strawberry model(00:07:29) Port of Seattle shares ransomware attack details

OpenAI’s Restructuring Plans and NASA Astronauts’ Resilience

OpenAI could shake up its nonprofit structure next year, potentially aligning more closely with a for-profit business model. NASA astronauts express understanding and support for Boeing's spacecraft issues. Plus, LinkedIn's surprising success with gaming and the promising advancements in fusion power startups.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/14/openai-could-shake-up-its-nonprofit-structure-next-year/https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/14/24244790/nasa-starliner-astronauts-suni-williams-butch-wilmore-press-conference-boeinghttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/14/the-linkedin-games-are-fun-actually/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/14/every-fusion-startup-that-has-raised-over-300m/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) OpenAI could shake up its nonprofit structure next year(00:02:46) NASA’s Starliner astronauts don’t feel ‘let down’ by Boeing’s spacecraft(00:05:57) The LinkedIn games are fun, actually(00:08:21) Every fusion startup that has raised over $300M

Startup Disrupts Vision Care, Unity Cancels Controversial Fee

XP Health offers affordable vision care to employees, while Unity makes a significant change in its pricing model. Also, Google DeepMind teaches robots new skills, and Google tests desktop windowing for Android tablets.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/12/xp-health-grabs-32m-to-bring-employees-more-affordable-vision-care/https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/12/24242937/unity-runtime-fee-cancelled-subscription-pricinghttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/12/google-deepmind-teaches-a-robot-to-autonomously-tie-its-shoes-and-fix-fellow-robots/https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/12/24243230/google-android-desktop-window-resize-multitasking-tabletsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) XP Health grabs $32M to bring employees more affordable vision care(00:02:50) Unity has eliminated its controversial runtime fee(00:06:06) Google DeepMind teaches a robot to autonomously tie its shoes and fix fellow robots(00:08:59) Google tests desktop windowing for Android tablets

Steam Families Launches, Amazon Tests Ads in Rufus Chatbot

Valve introduces Steam Families, allowing parents to share games and manage parental controls. Amazon starts testing sponsored ads in its Rufus chatbot. Plus, Klipsch unveils the Flexus Core 300 soundbar with customizable sound, and Nuro expands into robotaxis and personally owned autonomous vehicles.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/11/24242377/valve-steam-improved-family-sharing-out-nowhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/11/amazon-starts-testing-ads-in-its-rufus-chatbot/https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/11/24241980/klipsch-soundbar-home-theater-flexus-core-300-dirac-live-roomhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/9/11/24241353/nuro-robotaxi-personal-owned-autonomous-vehicle-licenseOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Steam’s improved family sharing is out now for everyone(00:02:43) Amazon starts testing ads in its Rufus chatbot(00:05:20) You can customize the sound of Klipsch’s new soundbar for exactly where you sit(00:08:03) Nuro is branching out into robotaxis and personally owned autonomous vehicles

InMobi Secures $100M for AI Acquisitions, Google’s Game-Changing CO2 Deal

InMobi secures $100 million for AI acquisitions ahead of IPO. Google announces a market-shifting deal to capture CO2 at an incredibly low cost. Plus, Sony's new PS5 heralds the end of disc drives, and Beats makes iPhone 16 cases now.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/inmobi-secures-100-million-for-ai-acquisitions-ahead-of-ipo/https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/10/24240882/google-holocene-carbon-removal-direct-air-capture-dealhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/9/10/24241265/sony-ps5-pro-game-console-disc-drive-endhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/10/beats-makes-iphone-16-cases-now/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) InMobi secures $100 million for AI acquisitions ahead of IPO(00:02:46) Google announces a market-shifting deal to capture CO2(00:05:17) Sony’s new PS5 heralds the end of disc drives(00:08:38) Beats makes iPhone 16 cases now

Google vs DOJ: Battle for Control, AI Revolutionizes Cardiovascular Treatment

Google and the US Justice Department are locked in a high-stakes antitrust trial over control. CardiaTec, a Cambridge University spinout, is using AI to find new treatments for cardiovascular diseases. Also, Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth and online platforms overtake TV as the most popular source of news in the UK, according to Ofcom.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/9/24240386/google-doj-ad-tech-antitrust-trial-court-day-onehttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/heart-disease-is-the-worlds-biggest-killer-this-cambridge-uni-spinout-is-using-ai-to-find-new-treatments/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/techcrunch-space-boeings-starliner-returns-to-earth/https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/online-led-by-social-media-overtakes-tv-as-the-most-popular-source-of-news-in-the-uk-ofcom-says/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Google and DOJ’s ad tech fight is all about control(00:02:56) Heart disease is the world's biggest killer — this Cambridge Uni spinout is using AI to find new treatments(00:05:33) TechCrunch Space: Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth(00:09:07) Online, led by social media, overtakes TV as the most popular source of news in the UK, Ofcom says

Nanoleaf Launches Game-Changing Smart Switch, Boeing Starliner Returns Safely

Nanoleaf finally launches a smart switch after eight years of trying. Boeing Starliner completes its lonely return to Earth. Plus, Astro Bot becomes the must-have game for PlayStation 5, and payroll startup Warp disavows an 'affiliate' who posted about white superiority.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/7/24235620/nanoleaf-sense-plus-smart-switch-thread-matter-litewavehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/9/7/24238245/boeing-starliner-landing-nasa-astronauts-stranded-isshttps://www.theverge.com/24237778/astro-bot-review-ps5-game-of-the-yearhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/07/payroll-startup-warp-disavows-affiliate-who-posted-about-white-superiority/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Nanoleaf finally launches a smart switch after eight years of trying(00:02:54) Boeing Starliner has completed its lonely return to Earth(00:05:57) Astro Bot is the game you buy a PS5 for(00:09:09) Payroll startup Warp disavows ‘affiliate’ who posted about white superiority

Nanoleaf Launches Game-Changing Smart Switch, Telegram Inundated with Illegal Activity

Nanoleaf introduces the highly anticipated Sense Plus Smart Wireless "Anywhere" Switch, revolutionizing smart lighting control. Telegram faces a surge of illegal and extremist content on its platform. Plus, how to watch Apple's 'Glowtime' iPhone 16 event and the challenges faced by Coinbase in the cryptocurrency market.Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/7/24235620/nanoleaf-sense-plus-smart-switch-thread-matter-litewavehttps://techcrunch.com/2024/09/07/telegram-reportedly-inundated-with-illegal-and-extremist-activity/https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/7/24238537/apples-glowtime-iphone-16-event-how-to-watch-ios-18-apple-intelligence-aihttps://www.theverge.com/2024/9/6/24237697/coinbases-lawsuits-regulation-stockOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Nanoleaf finally launches a smart switch after eight years of trying(00:02:34) Telegram reportedly ‘inundated’ with illegal and extremist activity(00:05:19) How to watch Apple’s ‘Glowtime’ iPhone 16 event(00:08:15) Coinbase’s no-good, very bad summer