Philadelphia Eagles’ star running back Saquon Barkley has not only become an investor in fintech startup Ramp, he is also the star of the company’s first Super Bowl commercial. Interestingly, it was…
Tech Crunch – EU details which systems fall within AI Act’s scope
The European Union has published guidance on what constitutes an AI system under its new AI Act. The risk-based framework for regulating applications of artificial intelligence came into force last summer —…
Tech Crunch – Spyware maker Paragon terminates contract with Italian government: media reports
Following allegations of potential abuse, Paragon Solutions has cut off Italy from its spyware systems. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Texas school district warns Border Patrol may board buses and question students about citizenship
(The Texas Tribune) — The Alice Independent School District in South Texas warned parents in a letter Wednesday that U.S. Border Patrol agents may be checking the immigration status of students on…
Tech Crunch – Mark Zuckerberg’s charity insists its not abandoning its DEI efforts
Mark Zuckerberg’s charity has told its employees it will remain committed to DEI even as Meta eliminates its DEI programs, The Guardian reports. Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), founded and co-led by Zuckerberg…
KTSM News – City of Socorro establishes pecan shell ordinance
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of Socorro established an ordinance last month regarding the use, treatment, and disposal of pecan shells to prevent infestation along with penalties for those who…
Border Report – No ‘chaos’ in Starr County despite disaster declaration, judge says
STARR COUNTY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starr County Judge Eloy Vera assured residents they should not be alarmed by the county’s recent disaster declaration over immigration. He said there is no major problem…
Texas Monthly – Why oil and gas companies want state oversight for carbon dioxide injection
Environmentalists are worried the state — known for a lax approach to regulation — is not prepared for the added responsibility of regulating certain carbon capture projects. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – RPLY is a new AI assistant that responds to missed texts
A new Mac app called RPLY launches today, designed to help texters achieve “inbox zero” on iMessage. Targeting those who often forget to reply and leave their friends on delivered for days,…
Tech Crunch – GitHub Copilot brings mockups to life by generating code from images
GitHub has announced a slew of updates for Copilot, while also giving a glimpse into a more agentic future for its AI-powered pair programmer. Among the notable updates includes a feature called…