The Download: Google’s anti-censorship tool, and China’s critical minerals
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.
Google has a new tool
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Microsoft vets raise $2M for generative AI tool that helps sales teams gather intelligence on buyers
Vieu, led by CEO Samir Manjure (left) and CTO Simon Skaria, just landed $2 million for its AI-powered enterprise sales tool. (Vieu Photo)
When Seattle tech vet
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Scientists Say You’re Looking for Alien Civilizations All Wrong
A new report lays out a modern way to search for E.T., calling for better use of big data and machine learning techniques.
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Could ChatGPT Eventually Replace Teachers or Upend the Education System?
The meeting
point of artificial intelligence (AI) and traditional education approaches has
prompted heated controversy. ChatGPT, a powerful language model capable of
generating human-like prose, is at the heart of
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The IRS to go snooping with AI super-sleuths
Blame it on the IRS, it’s true. The machines really are coming to get your money. It appears
that the US’ IRS has begun using artificial
intelligence (AI) to investigate
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London robotic surgeon celebrates its 10,000th procedure
A robotic surgeon called Da Vinci has been performing surgery for nearly 20 years.
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Finally, a robot vacuum cleaner that has the potential to get into corners
Ecovacs has a new premium robot vacuum cleaner, and the headline feature is its new square shape which, the brand says, will help it reach into the dusty corners of
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Tradefeedr to Provide FX Data to FlexTrade Systems
In response
to the growing demand among FX traders for access to comprehensive data sets
that can enhance trading transparency and decision-making, FlexTrade and
Tradefeedr have announced a new partnership
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Elon Musk, Sam Altman and Mark Zuckerberg to Discuss AI with Lawmakers in Washington
Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai and others are discussing artificial intelligence with lawmakers, in one of the tech industry’s most proactive shows of force in Washington.
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The AI Hype Train Has Stalled in China
Chinese artificial intelligence startups say uncertain regulation, chip shortages, and a slowing economy will make it tough to compete.
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US lawmakers want regulations for "high-risk AI models" by the end of 2023
US senator Richard Blumenthal wants to create a new, independent licensing regime to determine who can develop “high-risk” artificial intelligence models. And he wants to move quickly, hoping to pass
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Double Tap lets you operate the Apple Watch 9 without touching the screen
During its recent Wonderlust event, Apple unveiled the upcoming Apple Watch Series 9, and with it an ingenious new way to control the wearable called Double Tap.With this feature, users
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