Listen Labs, a startup specializing in AI-powered customer interview analysis, has secured $69 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Greenpoint Ventures, with participation from existing investors. The company gained significant attention earlier this year for a billboard advertising stunt in San Francisco that offered a $10,000 signing bonus, which went viral …
Cloud infrastructure startup Railway has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round led by Altimeter Capital, with participation from existing investors. The company aims to challenge established cloud providers like AWS by offering a platform specifically designed for building and deploying AI applications. Railway's service automates much of the underlying infrastructure management, allowing …
A significant number of public health workers are resigning from their positions after being assigned to work at the Guantánamo Bay detention facility. The article reports that these professionals, often from the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, are objecting to the assignments on ethical grounds, citing concerns about the conditions and purpose of the …
New York is considering legislation that would impose a two-year moratorium on new cryptocurrency mining operations at fossil fuel-burning power plants. The bill, which has passed the state Assembly, aims to pause the environmental review of these specific data centers to assess their impact on the state's climate goals. This move follows similar actions in …
The article reports on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s selection of appointees to a key federal autism committee. It states that his picks include individuals who advocate for theories not supported by mainstream science, such as linking autism to vaccines and Wi-Fi radiation. The piece details the backgrounds of several appointees, noting their promotion of what …
The article discusses the emerging role of artificial intelligence and satellite technology in monitoring nuclear weapons treaties, potentially replacing traditional on-site inspections. It explores how AI can analyze vast amounts of satellite imagery to detect treaty violations, such as new construction or missile movements, with greater speed and scale than human inspectors. This technological shift …
A New York law requiring companies to disclose when they use AI to replace workers has yielded no admissions in its first year. The law, which took effect in July 2023, mandates that companies using automated tools for hiring, promotion, or termination must notify employees and candidates. Despite widespread reports of AI-driven workforce changes, no …
This article from MIT Technology Review covers two major technological developments. First, it examines the growing challenge of tracking the rapid development and deployment of artificial intelligence, highlighting the difficulties in monitoring its capabilities and proliferation. Second, it explores advancements in next-generation nuclear power technology, focusing on new designs and approaches that aim to make …
This article from MIT Technology Review covers two distinct technological developments. The first focuses on advances in fertility preservation, specifically a new technique that allows for the creation of viable eggs from ovarian tissue that was frozen before a patient underwent cancer treatment. This offers new hope for female cancer survivors who wish to conceive. …
MIT Technology Review has launched a new weekly newsletter titled 'Making AI Work,' focused on the practical applications of artificial intelligence in professional settings. The newsletter aims to move beyond hype and theoretical discussions to provide actionable insights for integrating AI into business and work processes. It will cover topics like implementation strategies, productivity tools, …
