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Semafor Tech: Uber Co-founder Travis Kalanick’s new mission
In today’s edition, we have a scoop on the ousted CEO’s new lobbying effort to force delivery apps like Uber Eats to give customer data to restaurants.
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EU targets Chinese EVs ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit
The EU is continuing its probe into whether to impose tariffs against Chinese EVs as Chinese leader Xi Jinping visits Europe next week.
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Ex-Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has a new mission in LA
Kalanick wants regulators to force delivery apps like Uber Eats to give customer data to restaurants, which would also help his food company.
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Huawei research revelation reignites debate on Chinese academic collaboration
Huawei has reportedly been secretly funding research prizes in the US despite being blacklisted from access to new technology by Washington, according to Bloomberg.
REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
‘Disgorgement’: Amazon researchers suggest ways to get rid of bad AI data
The theoretical idea tackles the current difficulties and expense of improving AI models that exhibit bias or violate privacy rules.
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Musk’s ‘absolutely hardcore’ Tesla layoffs could hurt EVs everywhere
Tesla plans to lay off employees on its Supercharger and Policy teams, despite the former being a core part of the EV maker’s business.
REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Australia bets on US startup that aims to build the first massive quantum computer
Silicon Valley’s PsiQuantum gets $620 million to set up the cutting edge technology in Brisbane.
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Semaforum with Joseph Cox: ‘I was just blown away by its audacity’
“Dark Wire” author Joseph Cox talks about the biggest sting operation in history.
EU reportedly plans to investigate Facebook and Instagram
The European Union is expected to launch a probe into Meta over its alleged failure to curb Russian disinformation, the Financial Times and Politico reported.
Microsoft, Apple look to go big with smaller AI models
Because they use less compute, the latest offerings from the tech giants can be used in a broader array of devices like smartphones.
Sam Altman-founded crypto project Worldcoin faces an orb shortage
With more than 10 million users, the startup is ramping up production of the silver devices that scan people’s irises in exchange for a token.
U.S. military pits AI against human pilots in first ever dogfight test
In a media briefing, the commandant of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School said that he couldn’t comment on whether the human or AI pilot won.
White House science chief reiterates that Biden wants TikTok divestment, not ban
Arati Prabhakar, the director of the White House Science and Technology Policy ,said at Semafor’s World Economy Summit that there were larger social media privacy concerns not exclusive to TikTok.
Is there enough text to feed the AI beast?
A study suggested training data could run out this year, but researchers say there are ways to extend it.
AI startup Tome makes cuts in pursuit of new focus
The company is reorienting itself toward bringing in revenue, concentrating on sales teams that use its product to create customized decks.
Tesla lays off 10% of global workforce as sales fall
The shakeup reflects the struggles Tesla has faced over the last few years, including a price war and heightened competition from Chinese firms.
Semaforum with Maria Ressa: “Every time you personalize, you tear apart the public sphere.”
The Nobel Laureate and journalist talks about how tech tears us apart, what we can do about it, and what makes her optimistic.
Early OpenAI investor bets on alternative Sam Altman’s approach to AI
Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla is investing in Symbolica AI, a startup that has developed a new method of machine learning.
‘A really strange person’: Democrats investigate RFK’s running mate
Kennedy could pose a threat to the president’s reelection.