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Nuclear Fusion Startup Xcimer Energy Raises $100M to Chase Laser-based Power
[Investing]
2024/06/10 09:08
The lure of fusion’s awesome energy potential continues to draw interest from entrepreneurs and investors alike — despite the tech being far from viability.Xcimer Energy has raised $100 million to turn nuclear fusion, the source of the sun’s immense energy, into a viable way to power our planet’s electrical grid.The Denver-based startup’s ambitious goal is to develop some of the mightiest...
Nvidia's Worth $102M for Every Employee
[Consumer]
2024/06/10 09:07
The records have been coming thick and fast for AI phenomenon Nvidia recently — and on Wednesday it ticked off two more major milestones. The company crossed the $3 trillion market cap mark and simultaneously surpassed Apple to become the second most valuable company in the world.There are a lot of ways to value a company: price-to-earnings multiples, discounted cash flow analysis, or EV-to-EB...
Cradle Healthcare Brings New Hope to the Pursuit of Reviving Frozen Bodies
[Business]
2024/06/10 09:06
Laura Deming sees potential in a corner of longevity science with decades of failed promises.[Laura Deming, a child prodigy in biotech, already had a laboratory research job when she was just 12 years old.Deming, a child prodigy in biotech, already had a laboratory research job when she was just 12 years old.Photographer: Jason Henry for Bloomberg Businessweek]Laura Deming started investing in...
BCG - Secrets to Scaling GenAI in Information Services
[Business]
2024/06/10 09:05
The market for GenAI products is growing rapidly, yet many companies have difficulty developing tools at scale. BCG’s new survey of information services providers reveals four key barriers to successful scaling: output accuracy requirements, organizational capability or capacity, systems integration, and data preparation and management. To overcome these challenges:Set a threshold that meets a...
Microsoft Aurora : The First Large-scale Foundation Model of the Atmosphere
[Tech]
2024/06/10 09:04
When Storm Ciarán battered northwestern Europe in November 2023, it left a trail of destruction. The low-pressure system associated with Storm Ciarán set new records for England, marking it as an exceptionally rare meteorological event. The storm’s intensity caught many off guard, exposing the limitations of current weather-prediction models and highlighting the need for more accurate foreca...
(Video) Cute Modular Robot is Designed to Keep Your Pets Happy and Fed
[Product]
2024/06/10 09:03
Robots are slowly but surely invading our homes, but most of them come in the form of cleaners or toys for our amusement. We might not be the only intelligent lifeforms in the house, however, and the small members of our family also deserve their due, especially when we have to leave them alone for the day. Smart home security cameras are fine if you just want to watch or talk to your pets whil...
(PDF) BoF - Building an Effective Loyalty Programme
[Business]
2024/06/07 09:10
Serving as the ‘heartbeat’ for brands and retailers that deploy them with the right rewards, loyalty programmes incentivise repeat purchases, boost customer lifetime value and provide businesses with invaluable data for personalised marketing. But brands need to balance costs and benefits while creating a programme that supports their goals, maintains brand equity and keeps users engaged.The...
Dove Becomes First Beauty Brand To Ban AI-Generated Women In Ads
[Business]
2024/06/07 09:09
Dove has become the first beauty brand to commit to zero AI when it comes to representing women in their advertising.Dove has become the first beauty brand to commit to never using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to represent women in its advertising. This commitment comes alongside the brand celebrating a significant milestone. It’s been twenty years since Dove launched their “Campaign for Real...
(Patent) Humane Filed a Patent Application for a “Pocket Assembly”
[Tech]
2024/06/07 09:08
Humane’s Pocket Protector : Humane may be looking to give its AI Pin some fashion tips.The startup filed a patent application for a “pocket assembly” that integrates the AI Pin, its critically panned $700 flagship device which debuted in November, into garments. This short and sweet patent describes a pocket that essentially hides the device from view while a user is wearing it, without obst...
