Boston Dynamics unveils a new robot, controversy over MKBHD, and layoffs at Tesla
www.techcrunch.com Welcome, folks, to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s weekly news recap. The weather’s getting hotter — but not quite as hot as the generative AI space, which saw a slew of new models released this week, including Meta’s Llama 3. … Read More
Women in AI: Ewa Luger explores how AI affects culture — and vice versa
www.techcrunch.com To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch is launching a series of interviews focusing on remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution. We’ll publish several pieces throughout the year as the AI boom continues, highlighting key work that
Magazine Publishes Anonymous Taylor Swift Review, Citing Potential Threats From Fans
www.huffpost.com Paste Magazine suggested that it was safer to release its scathing review of “The Tortured Poets Department” with no byline attached.… Read More
Every TV show that's been canceled in 2024 so far, from 'Our Flag Means Death' to 'Minx'
www.mashable.com Every year, the TV world is a double-edged sword. Yes, we get many new shows to get excited about. But we also lose beloved shows and underrated gems to cancellations. 2024 is no different. 2024’s cancellations so far have been brutal. The loss of Our Flag Means Death prompted
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
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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.
