Apple eyes Google's Gemini, EU's Music Shield & Sony takes a break from VR
Also, UK announces first autonomous dump truck and Stanford University pioneers autonomous spacecraft.
Good day readers! We hope your coffee will still be warm after eyeing all of the news this week, we have a lot to talk about. Take a look:
Top Stories
Apple considering using the Gemini AI model for iPhone features. The partnership with Google aims to explore OpenAI too, to catch up with AI competitors despite Gemini's issues.
New EU law protects music copyrights in AI. The EU has passed a law requiring AI companies to disclose copyrighted music used in their systems, with penalties for non-compliance, despite tech industry opposition.
Sony is pausing production of PSVR2. The halt in manufacturing comes after noticing slow sales by a lack of games and with inventory accumulating, which led to layoffs and new plans to expand content through PC support.
In Funding
RapidCanvas secures $7.5 million. Startup empowers businesses with AI solutions, marking the end for developers and data scientists.
Lithuanian military tech startup raises $100,000. Broswarm to develop drone-based mine detection technology, to address problem in Ukraine.
€4.5 million funding by Bpifrance. Investment aims to take advantage of the cloud gaming platform to change the way we play games.
Keep an eye on
Finance: TransUnion's platform merges AI and ML to streamline data analytics for financial institutions.
Health: Apple's Vision Pro headset aids UK surgeons, used as a surgical logistics tool at Cromwell Hospital.
Retail: Skincare Pro App now has a cloud-based CRM system that allows skincare professionals to provide personalized consultations.
Enterprise: A Devon quarry unveils the UK's first autonomous dump truck, a collaboration among stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency.
Aerospace: Stanford University researchers have developed ART, an AI system for autonomous spacecraft docking.
Travel: KAYAK unveils a suite of AI tools, including ChatGPT responses and a price check feature, which simplifies travel planning.
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March 18 2024 Edition - Issue 40