Singularity 6 announced today that Palia, its cozy life sim/fantasy MMO, has both its closed and open betas in early August. More specifically, it’ll hold a closed beta on PC on August 2, and then its open beta releases on August 10. According to the developer, users who participate in either beta will retain their progress. The game doesn’t currently have a final release date, but its page on…
Embracing responsibility with explainable AI
July 12, 2023
Explainability is not a technology issue — it is a human issue.
Therefore, it is incumbent on humans to be able to explain and understand how AI models come to the inferences that they do, said Madhu Narasimhan, EVP and head of innovation, strategy, digital and…
The messaging software company Slack sees massive potential in generative AI and large language models, allowing more automation to improve workplace productivity and efficiency, said Steve Wood, Slack’s SVP, product management at the VentureBeat Transform 2023 conference…
The possibilities and capabilities of generative AI are yet to be fully understood — and as with anything, they will no doubt continue to evolve.
Still, Fidelity VP for AI and ML Sarah Hoffman described “three levers” of the technology: It can support efficiency, creativity and learning.
To the first point, “generative AI can definitely take efficiency to the next level,” Hoffman…
Collective, an online back-office platform for solopreneurs, announced today that it raised $50 million in funding from a syndicate of investors, including Google’s AI fund, Gradient Ventures, Innovius Capital, The General Partnership, General Catalyst, QED, Expa, and…
LONDON – The U.K. is ramping up its munitions manufacturing with a deal between the Ministry of Defence and BAE Systems to supply 155mm artillery shells and other ammunition.
The order is worth £280 million ($361 million) initially, with options that would increase…
The new Nikon Z DX 24mm f/1.7 is the brand’s first Z-mount non-zoom specifically built for crop-sensor mirrorless models like the Nikon Z50, Z30 and Z fc. Priced at just $280, this petite prime sports a large manual focus ring, dust- and moisture-resistant construction, and focusing as close as 4.7 inches. The housing is constructed primarily of plastic, including the mount. But overall, the…
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Shipt, a retail technology company, has partnered with user-generated content (UGC) developer Voldex to make a racing game for Roblox.
The aim is to…
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A judge has denied the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction to block Microsoft and Activision Blizzard’s pending…
MosaicML CEO Naveen Rao on how to democratize generative AI and why he sold to Databricks for $1.3B
July 11, 2023
Generative AI and large language models (LLMs) are transforming the way businesses use data and create value. But how can enterprises leverage these technologies without losing control of their data, spending millions of dollars, or relying on third-party models?
That’s the question that Naveen Rao, co-founder and CEO of MosaicML, a leading generative AI platform, will answer at the VB Transform…
