U.S. House passes revised bill to ban TikTok or force sale
www.techcrunch.com The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill this afternoon that would require TikTok-owner ByteDance to sell the popular social media app or see it banned in the United States. … Read More
Why vector databases are having a moment as the AI hype cycle peaks
www.techcrunch.com Vector databases are all the rage, judging by the number of startups entering the space and the investors ponying up for a piece of the pie. The proliferation of large language models (LLMs) and the generative AI (GenAI) movement have created fertile ground for vector database technologies to flourish.
ESPN Game Show Star Howie Schwab Dead At 63
www.huffpost.com Tributes to the “Stump the Schwab” icon poured in on social media in the wake of his death.… Read More
Notable Capital’s Hans Tung on the state of VC and the upside to down rounds
www.techcrunch.com To some investors, “down round” is a dirty phrase, but not to Notable Capital’s Hans Tung. Hans is a managing partner at Notable Capital, formerly GGV Capital, a venture firm focusing on investments in the U.S., Latin America, Israel, and Europe. … Read More
This Week in AI: When ‘open source’ isn’t so open
www.techcrunch.com Keeping up with an industry as fast-moving as AI is a tall order. So until an AI can do it for you, here’s a handy roundup of recent stories in the world of machine learning, along with notable research and experiments we didn’t cover on their own. … Read More
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for April 20
www.mashable.com The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as
Lawmakers vote to reauthorize US spying law that critics say expands government surveillance
www.techcrunch.com Lawmakers passed legislation early Saturday reauthorizing and expanding a controversial U.S. surveillance law shortly after the powers expired at midnight, rejecting opposition by privacy advocates and lawmakers. … Read More
Women in AI: Allison Cohen on building responsible AI projects
www.techcrunch.com To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch has been publishing a series of interviews focused on remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution. We’re publishing these pieces throughout the year as the AI boom continues, highlighting key
Just 2 Days In, Coachella Has Already Had A Number Of Awkward And Embarrassing Moments — Here They Are
www.huffpost.com I’m uncomfortable.… Read More
These Pot-Friendly Celebs Should Be On The Mount Rushmore Of Marijuana
www.huffpost.com Snoop Dogg, Willie Nelson and Bob Marley are just some of the nominees mentioned by cannabis insiders.… Read More
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Upon migration to Medina, the direction of the Qibla continued to be Jerusalem, although it was then physically impossible for one to also face the Ka’ba, as Medina is north of Makkah.
