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OpenAI Endorses AI Bills, AMD’s Growth in Data Center Market, Lineaje Raises Funding for Software Supply Chain Security

OpenAI endorses Senate bills that could shape America's AI policy. AMD becomes an AI chip company, following Nvidia's footsteps. Lineaje raises $20M to combat software supply chain threats. Plus, Meta faces criticism after its AI makes a misinformation error.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/30/openai-endorses-senate-bills-that-could-shape-americas-ai-policy/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/30/24209938/amd-q2-2024-earnings-datacenter-ai-revenuehttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/30/lineaje-raises-20m-to-help-organizations-combat-software-supply-chain-threats/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/30/24210108/meta-trump-shooting-ai-hallucinationsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) OpenAI endorses Senate bills that could shape America's AI policy(00:03:22) AMD is becoming an AI chip company, just like Nvidia(00:06:16) Lineaje raises $20M to help organizations combat software supply chain threats(00:09:40) Meta blames hallucinations after its AI said Trump rally shooting didn’t happen

Canva Boosts AI Capabilities with Leonardo.ai Acquisition, U.S. Commerce Department Supports ’Open’ AI Models

Canva acquires Leonardo.ai to enhance its generative AI efforts. The U.S. Commerce Department endorses 'open' AI models. Plus, Lime introduces new e-bikes to attract more women and older riders. Also, Instagram allows users to create AI versions of themselves with AI Studio.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/29/canva-acquires-leonardo-ai-to-boost-its-generative-ai-efforts/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/29/u-s-commerce-department-report-endorses-open-ai-models/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/29/lime-is-piloting-two-new-e-bikes-to-attract-more-women-and-older-riders/https://www.theverge.com/24209196/instagram-ai-characters-meta-ai-studio-releaseOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Canva acquires Leonardo.ai to boost its generative AI efforts(00:03:35) U.S. Commerce Department report endorses 'open' AI models(00:07:02) Lime is piloting two new e-bikes to attract more women and older riders(00:10:20) Instagram starts letting people create AI versions of themselves

Zapp EV Expands Globally, DOJ Defends TikTok Ban, MatPat’s Transition, and AI in Personal Communication

Zapp Electric Vehicles plans to expand globally, starting with India. The DOJ enters its defense of the TikTok ban-or-divest law. MatPat successfully exits his company and lobbies for creators on Capitol Hill. Google's commercial raises questions about AI in personal communication. These stories cover the growing EV market, legal battles, creator transitions, and the impact of AI on human connection.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/28/uks-zapp-ev-plans-to-expand-globally-with-early-start-in-india/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/28/24208233/the-doj-enters-its-defense-of-the-tiktok-ban-or-divest-lawhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/28/matpat-the-first-big-youtuber-to-successfully-exit-his-company-is-lobbying-for-creators-on-capitol-hill/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/28/dear-google-who-wants-an-ai-written-fan-letter/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Exclusive: UK's Zapp EV plans to expand globally, with early start in India(00:02:36) The DOJ enters its defense of the TikTok ban-or-divest law.(00:05:53) MatPat, the first big YouTuber to successfully exit his company, is lobbying for creators on Capitol Hill(00:08:30) Dear Google, who wants an AI-written fan letter?

Nuro’s Comeback and OpenAI’s SearchGPT Challenge Google

Autonomous delivery startup Nuro gears up for a comeback with approval to test its third-generation R3 autonomous delivery vehicle. OpenAI challenges Google with its new AI search experience, SearchGPT. Plus, Max Space reinvents expandable habitats with a 17th-century twist, and Silo season 2 hits Apple TV Plus this November.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/27/autonomous-delivery-startup-nuro-is-gearing-up-for-a-comeback/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/27/openai-comes-for-google-with-searchgpt/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/27/max-space-reinvents-expandable-habitats-with-a-17th-century-twist-launching-in-2026/https://www.theverge.com/24177603/silo-season-2-apple-tv-plus-premiere-date-sdcc-2024Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Autonomous delivery startup Nuro is gearing up for a comeback(00:03:37) OpenAI comes for Google with SearchGPT(00:06:04) Max Space reinvents expandable habitats with a 17th-century twist, launching in 2026(00:08:57) Silo season 2 hits Apple TV Plus this November

Stripe Acquires Lemon Squeezy, Windows 11 Adds Android Phone Integration

Stripe acquires payment processing startup Lemon Squeezy, expanding its suite of services. Windows 11 introduces a new feature allowing users to access their Android phones through File Explorer. Plus, ESR's budget-friendly Qi2 car charger offers fast wireless charging for iPhone 12 series and Android devices. Also, Apple's iCloud Private Relay experiences outages, raising concerns about cloud-based services and user privacy.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/26/stripe-acquires-payment-processing-startup-lemon-squeezy/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/26/24206712/microsoft-windows-11-file-explorer-android-phone-featurehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/7/26/24206412/esr-qi2-magnetic-car-charger-nes-controllers-deal-salehttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/26/apples-icloud-private-relay-hit-by-outages-for-some-users/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Stripe acquires payment processing startup Lemon Squeezy(00:02:58) Windows 11 will soon add your Android phone to File Explorer(00:05:31) ESR’s inexpensive Qi2 car charger is more than 40 off for a limited time(00:08:17) Apple's iCloud Private Relay hit by outages for some users

Greenely Secures €8M Funding for Energy Transition, Gig Worker Battle Ends in Favor of Uber and Lyft

Energy tech startup Greenely grabs €8M to reach more households and support Europe's energy transition. Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash have finally won the Prop 22 gig worker battle. Plus, Google makes its Gemini chatbot faster and more widely available. Also, video game performers to go on strike over AI protections.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/26/energy-tech-startup-greenely-grabs-e8m-to-reach-more-households-and-support-europes-energy-transition/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/25/24206354/california-prop-22-uber-lyft-doordash-winhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/25/google-speeds-up-its-gemini-chatbot-and-brings-it-to-more-places/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/25/24206357/video-game-performer-strike-sag-aftraOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Energy tech startup Greenely grabs €8M to reach more households and support Europe's energy transition(00:03:23) Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash have finally won the Prop 22 gig worker battle(00:06:19) Google makes its Gemini chatbot faster and more widely available(00:09:02) Video game performers to go on strike

CRED Introduces Game-Changing Money Management Feature, Exciting Leaks of New Nest Thermostat

CRED revolutionizes personal finance with the introduction of CRED Money. Exciting leaks reveal new features of the upcoming Nest Learning Thermostat. Plus, Amazon's Prime Video secures a major deal to stream NBA games, and Star Catcher Industries aims to build a space power grid for the orbital industry.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/24/cred-launches-personal-finance-manager-for-indias-affluent/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/24/24205541/google-nest-learning-thermostat-4th-gen-leakshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/7/24/24205603/amazon-prime-video-11-year-nba-streaming-dealhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/24/star-catcher-wants-to-build-a-space-power-grid-to-supercharge-orbital-industry/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) You can now track and manage bank transactions with CRED(00:03:04) A new Nest Learning Thermostat might be on the way(00:05:56) The NBA’s new TV deals put a lot of games on Amazon’s Prime Video starting in 2025(00:08:26) Star Catcher wants to build a space power grid to supercharge orbital industry

Mark Zuckerberg Envisions AI Clones, Harvey Raises $100M in Funding

Mark Zuckerberg discusses content creators making AI clones of themselves. OpenAI-backed legaltech startup Harvey raises $100 million in a funding round. Plus, Netflix hires former Epic exec to lead its gaming division. Alphabet to invest another $5 billion into Waymo, solidifying its position in autonomous driving technology.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/23/mark-zuckerberg-imagines-content-creators-making-ai-clones-of-themselves/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/23/openai-backed-legaltech-startup-harvey-raises-100m/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/23/24204447/netflix-president-of-games-alain-tascanhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/23/alphabet-to-invest-another-5b-into-waymo/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Mark Zuckerberg imagines content creators making AI clones of themselves(00:02:57) OpenAI-backed legaltech startup Harvey raises $100M(00:05:25) Netflix has a new gaming boss after hiring former Epic exec(00:08:17) Alphabet to invest another $5B into Waymo

Telegram’s Userbase Soars, Tech Billionaires’ City Plan on Hold

Telegram's userbase climbs to 950M as it plans to launch an app store. A tech billionaire-backed plan to build a new city in California faces a major roadblock. Plus, Monarch Tractor raises $133M to escape a challenging time. Also, India scraps 'angel tax' in a boost to startups.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/23/telegrams-userbase-climbs-to-950m-plans-to-launch-app-store/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/22/24203960/california-forever-billionaire-city-environmental-impact-studyhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/07/22/monarch-tractor-ceo-says-133m-raise-will-help-it-escape-quite-a-challenging-time/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/23/india-scraps-angel-tax-in-boost-to-startups/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Telegram's userbase climbs to 950M, plans to launch app store(00:03:30) Tech billionaires can’t build their ‘California Forever’ city yet(00:06:06) Monarch Tractor CEO says $133M raise will help it escape 'quite a challenging time'(00:08:45) India scraps 'angel tax' in boost to startups

CIA AI Director on Responsible Deployment, Kamala Harris on Tech Regulation, Asus ROG Ally X Portable Gaming Device, and Samsung’s Messaging App Update

CIA AI director Lakshmi Raman discusses the agency's thoughtful approach to AI. Kamala Harris's stance on tech regulation and her potential impact on the industry. The Asus ROG Ally X, a portable gaming device that combines PC power with console convenience. Samsung's decision to remove the Messages app from their upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 phones in the US. Stay informed on the latest developments in AI, tech regulation, gaming, and smartphone messaging.Sources:https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/21/cia-ai-director-lakshmi-raman-claims-the-agency-is-taking-a-thoughtful-approach-to-ai/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/21/what-kamala-harris-has-said-about-ai-tech-regulation-and-more/https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/21/the-asus-rog-ally-x-turns-pc-gaming-into-a-portable-console/https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/21/24203137/samsung-messages-no-pre-install-galaxy-z-fold-flip-6-google-messages-android-rcsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) CIA AI director Lakshmi Raman claims the agency is taking a 'thoughtful approach' to AI(00:03:12) What Kamala Harris has said about AI, tech regulation, and more(00:06:00) The Asus ROG Ally X turns PC gaming into a portable console(00:07:59) Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 phones won’t come with Samsung Messages in the US