This article from TechCrunch appears to be a weekly summary of the latest news and trends in startups, technology, and AI. Here are some key points:
Top Stories
- Tesla is splitting $100M award for electric truck charging corridor in Illinois: Tesla has been awarded $100 million by the US government to create an electric truck charging corridor in Illinois.
- Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app, Flashes: Bluesky, a social media platform from Twitter’s owner Elon Musk, is launching a new photo-sharing app called Flashes.
- UnitedHealth hid its Change Healthcare data breach notice for months: UnitedHealth has been accused of hiding a data breach notification for its subsidiary Change Healthcare for several months.
Startups
- Bla bla bla something something cars: BlaBlaCar, an online hitchhiking platform that turned into a unicorn, is now on a shopping spree for smaller companies after securing a $108 million credit line.
- Kayak founder returns with Steppin, an app that locks you out of social media until you go for a walk: The founder of Kayak has launched a new app called Steppin, which encourages users to take breaks from social media by locking them out until they go for a walk.
AI and Tech
- OpenAI is letting anyone chat with ChatGPT without an account: OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot ChatGPT can now be accessed without creating an account.
- Beyoncé is against the growing presence of AI in music: Beyoncé has made a public statement opposing the use of AI in music, calling it "inexcusable" and "a step backward".
- OpenAI’s Voice Engine raises ethical concerns: OpenAI’s new Voice Engine has raised concerns about voice cloning and its potential misuse.
Other News
- Google’s NotebookLM had to teach its AI podcast hosts not to act annoyed at humans: Google’s NotebookLM AI model had to be trained to avoid appearing annoyed or frustrated when interacting with humans.
- ChatGPT now lets you schedule reminders and recurring tasks: ChatGPT has added a new feature that allows users to schedule reminders and recurring tasks.
Overall, this summary provides an overview of the latest news and trends in startups, AI, and technology, covering topics such as electric trucks, social media, music, and AI ethics.