Mistral, the company sometimes considered Europe’s great hope for AI, is releasing several updates to its AI assistant, Le Chat. In addition to a major web interface upgrade, the company is releasing…
Texas Monthly – If You Like “The Bear,” You’ll Love This Houston Play in Which Actors Cook Onstage
A ticket to the Alley Theatre’s production of Seared in Houston comes with an unusual notification: an allergen warning. “We’re cooking live on stage,” it reads, “including salmon. Please contact Guest Services…
Tech Crunch – a16z stands by decision to hire Daniel Penny
Andreessen Horowitz is defending its decision to hire Daniel Penny, according to an investor memo seen by The New York Times. The venture capital firm caused a stir earlier this week after…
Yard Barker – Colorado’s Deion Sanders makes notable statement about his future after NFL whispers
Deion Sanders may never escape rumors about him potentially coaching in the NFL. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – EPCC reopens Veterans Resource Centers to ease transition to academics
The two Veterans Resource Centers that El Paso Community College opened last week at its Valle Verde and Transmountain campuses are “one-stop shops” for military-affiliated students who need information about programs or…
Tech Crunch – OpenAI launches data residency in Europe
OpenAI on Thursday launched data residency in Europe, allowing European organizations to meet local data sovereignty requirements while using the AI company’s products. Data residency refers to the physical location of an…
KTSM News – Lanes open up on I-10 East at McRae after ambulance crash
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — All lanes were closed early Thursday morning, Feb. 6 on I-10 East at McRae after a semi-truck struck a private ambulance near the area, according to a…
Tech Crunch – Pendulum’s AI-driven platform helps enterprises better predict supply and demand
Supply chains have had a tumultuous few years, beginning in 2020, when COVID-19 upended legacy global supply chains. More recently, the “TikTok-ification” of retail has companies like Shein and Temu creating new…
Tech Crunch – Lyft’s new AI customer assistant is powered by Anthropic’s Claude
Ride-hail giant Lyft has partnered with AI startup Anthropic to build an AI assistant that handles initial intake for customer service inquiries for both riders and drivers. It’s the first phase of…
Tech Crunch – Fizz brings on TikTok alum to help build out its marketplace and recommendation engine
Fizz, the college social app, is looking for ways to enhance and expand its platform, and a recent new hire is poised to help drive these ambitions. The company has brought on…