This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How AGI became the most consequential conspiracy theory of our time —Will Douglas Heaven, senior AI editor Are…
With the rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence, teachers and school leaders are looking for answers to complicated questions about successfully integrating technology into lessons, while also ensuring students actually learn what they’re trying to teach. Justin Reich, an associate…
A recent study from Oregon State University estimated that more than 3,500 animal species are at risk of extinction because of factors including habitat alterations, natural resources being overexploited, and climate change. To better understand these changes and protect vulnerable wildlife,…
Samsung Electronics owes patent owner Pictiva Displays $191.4 million in damages for infringing two patents covering organic light-emitting diode technology, a jury in Texas federal court said on Monday.
Prosus recently made its first investment in a listed Indian firm, acquiring a 10.1% stake in Ixigo, the parent of travel platform Le Travenues Technology, for around Rs 1,296 crore. The Dutch investor also bought 5.06% from existing shareholders and…
India has emerged as GitHub’s fastest-growing developer hub and innovation lab, with the Microsoft-owned platform projecting it to have more than 57.5 million users in the country by 2030, surpassing the US. From student skilling to enterprise AI adoption, GitHub…
Under the Verizon AI Connect agreement, the telecom giant will construct long-haul, low-latency fiber pathways to enhance the performance and reliability of AI workloads running on AWS cloud. The companies did not disclose financial details of the deal.
Adarsh Hiremath and Surya Midha cofounded San Francisco-based AI recruiting platform Mercor, which recently raised $350 million at a $10-billion valuation. Each founder holds roughly 22% stake in the company, valuing their individual holdings at around $2 billion.
The State of AI is a collaboration between the Financial Times & MIT Technology Review examining the ways in which AI is reshaping global power. Every Monday for the next six weeks, writers from both publications will debate one aspect…
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Here’s the latest company planning for gene-edited babies The news: A West Coast biotech entrepreneur says he’s secured…