Month: May 2024
Tesla lobbies for Elon and Kia taps into the GenAI hype
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Is it me, or is the Tesla board being a bit extra these days as it tries to convince shareholders to vote in favor of relocating the … Read more
TikTok says it disrupted more than a dozen influence campaigns this year
Illustration: The Verge TikTok says it disrupted more than a dozen covert influence campaigns on the platform since January, including one originating from China. In a blog post, the company announced it would begin publicly reporting on influence campaigns, where networks of accounts engage in coordinated efforts to sway political discourse. TikTok will share details … Read more
F1 Legend Michael Schumacher’s Family Wins Lawsuit Over Faked AI Interview
German magazine Die Aktuelle used generative AI to “interview” Michael Schumacher. His family just won its suit over the controversy.
“Kurosawa”: A Script Writer’s Assistant: Conclusion and Future Work
:::info Authors: (1) Prerak Gandhi, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, prerakgandhi@cse.iitb.ac.in, and these authors contributed equally to this work; (2) Vishal Pramanik, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, vishalpramanik,pb@cse.iitb.ac.in, and these authors contributed equally to this work; (3) Pushpak Bhattacharyya, Department of … Read more
“Kurosawa”: A Script Writer’s Assistant: Appendix
:::info Authors: (1) Prerak Gandhi, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, prerakgandhi@cse.iitb.ac.in, and these authors contributed equally to this work; (2) Vishal Pramanik, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, vishalpramanik,pb@cse.iitb.ac.in, and these authors contributed equally to this work; (3) Pushpak Bhattacharyya, Department of … Read more
“Kurosawa”, A Script Writer’s Assistant: Abstract and Intro
:::info Authors: (1) Prerak Gandhi, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, prerakgandhi@cse.iitb.ac.in, and these authors contributed equally to this work; (2) Vishal Pramanik, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, vishalpramanik,pb@cse.iitb.ac.in, and these authors contributed equally to this work; (3) Pushpak Bhattacharyya, Department of … Read more
“Kurosawa”: A Script Writer’s Assistant: Results and Analysis
:::info Authors: (1) Prerak Gandhi, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, prerakgandhi@cse.iitb.ac.in, and these authors contributed equally to this work; (2) Vishal Pramanik, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, vishalpramanik,pb@cse.iitb.ac.in, and these authors contributed equally to this work; (3) Pushpak Bhattacharyya, Department of … Read more
“Kurosawa”: A Script Writer’s Assistant: Related Work
:::info Authors: (1) Prerak Gandhi, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, prerakgandhi@cse.iitb.ac.in, and these authors contributed equally to this work; (2) Vishal Pramanik, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, vishalpramanik,pb@cse.iitb.ac.in, and these authors contributed equally to this work; (3) Pushpak Bhattacharyya, Department of … Read more
“Kurosawa”: A Script Writer’s Assistant: Dataset
:::info Authors: (1) Prerak Gandhi, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, prerakgandhi@cse.iitb.ac.in, and these authors contributed equally to this work; (2) Vishal Pramanik, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, vishalpramanik,pb@cse.iitb.ac.in, and these authors contributed equally to this work; (3) Pushpak Bhattacharyya, Department of … Read more
“Kurosawa”: A Script Writer’s Assistant: Limitations and References
:::info Authors: (1) Prerak Gandhi, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, prerakgandhi@cse.iitb.ac.in, and these authors contributed equally to this work; (2) Vishal Pramanik, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, vishalpramanik,pb@cse.iitb.ac.in, and these authors contributed equally to this work; (3) Pushpak Bhattacharyya, Department of … Read more
“Kurosawa”: A Script Writer’s Assistant: Motivation
:::info Authors: (1) Prerak Gandhi, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, prerakgandhi@cse.iitb.ac.in, and these authors contributed equally to this work; (2) Vishal Pramanik, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, vishalpramanik,pb@cse.iitb.ac.in, and these authors contributed equally to this work; (3) Pushpak Bhattacharyya, Department of … Read more
Proof-of-restaking and extended consensus — Interview with Units Network
Emerging from past challenges, this initiative emphasizes decentralized governance and advanced consensus mechanisms to foster innovation.
Samsung’s smart fridges mistakenly warned users its free TV service was ending
A notification on my Samsung Family Hub smart fridge told me my favorite feature was going away. Apparently, it was wrong. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Yesterday morning, I woke up to a notice on my fridge alerting me that one of my favorite features was going away. No, it wasn’t … Read more
App developer Crowdaa raises €1.2 million and plans a U.S. expansion
Crowdaa is an app that allows non-developers to easily create and release apps on the mobile store. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
What Ethereum ETF Approvals Would Mean for US Crypto Policy
Ahead of expected spot Ethereum ETF approvals, here’s how the move will impact future crypto regulation in the United States.
Canva launches a proper enterprise product — and they mean it this time
Back in 2019, Canva, the wildly successful design tool, introduced what the company was calling an enterprise product, but in reality it was more geared towards teams than fulfilling true enterprise requirements. On Thursday, the company changed that, announcing a new enterprise version that is truly geared towards the needs of larger organizations. That includes … Read more
The Nintendo Switch has turned into an excellent Mario RPG machine
Paper Mario: The Thousand-year Door. | Image: Nintendo When it comes to Mario’s traditional platforming adventures, the story is mostly set dressing. There’s an intro about Peach being captured or Bowser turning into a sentient castle, and then you get on with the jumping and exploring. But there’s a rich and interesting world that goes … Read more
Montenegrin Justice Minister discussed Do Kwon’s case with SEC
The Terraform Labs co-founder was still in Montenegro as his lawyers and the courts considered requests for extradition to the U.S. or South Korea.
2 days left to vote for Disrupt Audience Choice
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 isn’t just an event for innovation; it’s a platform where your voice matters. With the Disrupt 2024 Audience Choice Program, you have the power to shape the future of tech by voting for your favorite thought leaders and sessions. But with just 48 hours left until the May 24 deadline, now is … Read more
Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin ETF vs Direct Ownership
This article aims to provide financial advisors with a detailed comparison of these investment vehicles, addressing key aspects such as management, custody, trading, and tax implications to inform both advisors and their clients better.
Plume, Layer-2 Blockchain for Real-World Assets, Pulls $10M in Seed Funding from Haun, Galaxy
Plume plans to make it possible for people to easily – and compliantly – bring real-world assets (RWAs) like real estate and collectibles onto blockchains.
Fantom Foundation Creates Sonic Foundation, Labs for New Sonic Chain
Alongside the new entities, Fantom raised $10 million in a funding round that will go towards Sonic’s ecosystem development.