Today

The AI jobs debate just got messier; plus, 92 GW of new electricity supply threatened with red tape

A new report finds "high-intensity AI adopters” saw headcount increase 10.2%. Among those companies, entry-level headcount rose by 12%, countering the rhetoric that AI kills junior jobs. Also, the Trump administration's moves threaten $121 billion in new solar and wind power, two ... Show More

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Yesterday

Ford rehires ‘gray beard’ engineers after AI falls short; Rocket Lab continues its buying spree; and why Wall Street thinks US memory maker Micron is the next Nvidia

Ford execs said, "mistakenly we thought that by just introducing artificial intelligence ... that would produce a high-quality product.” Also, the all-stock deal values Iridium at $8 billion, and gives Rocket Lab even more firepower to compete against Amazon and SpaceX. Plus, eag ... Show More

8m 20s

Jun 29

It’s not about Anthropic vs. OpenAI anymore; plus, Novak Djokovic has a new job

AI models have progressed to the point where their capabilities have real political consequences. Dealing with those consequences will require collective action. Also, General Atlantic has tapped tennis legend Novak Djokovic to serve as a global strategic advisor. Learn more abou ... Show More

6m 37s

Sep 2023

AI chip company Kneron raises $49M to scale up its commercial efforts

Kneron, which is developing AI chips to power self-driving cars, among other autonomous machines, today announced that it raised $49 million in an extension to its Series B round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4m 19s

Mar 2024

Generative AI video startup Tavus raises $18M to bring face and voice cloning to any app

Tavus, a four-year-old generative AI startup that helps companies create digital “replicas” of individuals for automated personalized video campaigns, has confirmed a fresh $18 million in funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9m 45s

Oct 2023

KIT Plugins, an audio software startup that help producers and musicians enhance their sound, raises $1 million

KIT Plugins, a music software development startup, has raised $1 million in Series A funding led by Copycat Holdings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 m

Jan 2024

Ola founder’s AI startup becomes unicorn in $50M funding

Krutrim, an AI startup founded by Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal, said it has raised a funding round that values it at $1 billion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4m 15s

Sep 2023

ChatGPT Finds Its Voice While Amazon Invests Billions in AI Rival

Episode 155: Neal and Toby break down the biggest AI news at the top of the show, including; ChatGPT developing the ability to speak and analyze images, Amazon investing $4 billion into Anthropic and Spotify using OpenAI to release podcasts in alternate languages. Plus, how much ... Show More

27m 22s

Feb 2024

Podcasters can now upload their RSS feed to YouTube

Podcast creators can now submit their RSS feed to YouTube and YouTube Music, the company revealed in a video uploaded to its Creator Insider channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2m 14s

Jun 2024

Language learning app Speak nets $20M, doubles valuation

Speak, the AI-powered language learning app, has raised new money from investors at double its previous valuation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2m 55s

Oct 2023

Launching a New Podcast "AI Applied" on Applying AI in Your Career

In this episode, I unveil my brand-new podcast "AI Applied" with Conor Grennan and dive deep into how integrating AI can revolutionize your professional journey. Explore actionable insights and transformative strategies to harness the power of artificial intelligence in your care ... Show More

26 m

As Podcastle raises $13.5M, its founder ...