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Vector database startup Zilliz Inc. said today that its newly updated Zilliz Cloud offering could be just the tonic for artificial intelligence practitioners looking to avoid the pitfalls of hallucinations. Large language models such as ChatGPT have captured the imagination recently for …
Apple to cut small number of jobs in its corporate retail teams
Apple Inc., which has until now resisted announcing a major round of job cuts, is looking to eliminate a small number of roles within its corporate retail teams, according to a report today by Bloomberg. The iPhone and Mac computer maker is …
Google spending cuts include no more laptops, only Chromebooks, and fewer services
After laying off thousands of its employees in January, Google LLC is looking to rein in its expenses elsewhere, with a number of cost-cutting measures being implemented across the company, including reductions in spending on equipment, supplies and some employee services. The …
Quantexa, a fast-growing decision intelligence startup, raises $129M in late-stage funding
Decision intelligence startup Quantexa Ltd. said today it has closed on a bumper late-stage funding round worth $129 million. The Series E round was led by GIC and saw participation from existing investors Warburg Pincus, Dawn Capital, British Patient Capital, Evolution Equity …
Meta’s AI researchers create artificial visual cortex for robots to operate by seeing
Researchers from Meta Platforms Inc.’s artificial intelligence research unit today announced a couple of key developments around adaptive skill coordination and visual cortex replication that they say will allow AI-powered robots to operate in the real world but without any real-world data. …
Quantum startup IonQ delivers strong earnings beat and its stock rises
Quantum computing company IonQ Inc. closed on its first full year as a publicly traded company today, beating expectations on earnings and revenue as it delivered its fourth-quarter results. The company reported a loss before certain costs such as stock compensation of …
UK watchdog launches deeper probe into $61B Broadcom-VMware merger
The U.K.’s antitrust regulator said today it will launch a deeper investigation into Broadcom Inc.’s proposed $61 billion acquisition of VMware Inc., a move that seemingly dashes any prospect of the merger being completed with minimal fuss. The Competition and Markets Authority …
UiPath streamlines workflow automation requests with conversational AI assistant
Robotic process automation leader UiPath Inc. announced today it’s partnering with the conversational artificial intelligence startup Amelia US LLC to create a fully integrated digital agent for workflow automation. The partnership is all about delivering simpler experiences for employees, who often struggle …
Google Cloud’s evolving big-data ecosystem embraces efficiency and AI
Google Cloud is looking to accelerate adoption of its big-data ecosystem with a host of new product innovations and partner offerings announced today at its third annual Google Data Cloud & AI Summit. According to Google, the new capabilities are designed to …
Synopsys announces full-stack AI-powered suite for advanced chip design
Semiconductor design software maker Synopsys Inc. today announced an expanded suite of artificial intelligence tools to aid in the design, verification and testing of advanced computer chips. With Synopsys.ai, engineers can now benefit from AI assistance at every stage of the chip …