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Artificial intelligence consumption is outpacing the data humans are creating

AI is cannibalizing itself. And creating more AI.

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(Reuters) - Enterprise cloud firm Salesforce on Tuesday said it has agreed to acquire Tenyx, which develops artificial intelligence-powered voice agents, to advance its AI-driven solutions.

Salesforce to acquire AI voice agent firm Tenyx, joining AI talent race

Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and former chief scientist of OpenAI, has reportedly raised $1 billion for his new artificial intelligence startup, which is valued at an estimated $5 billion. The company, Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI), announced the funding in a Sept. 4 update on its website. Per SSI, it raised $1...

Ex-OpenAI chief scientist raises $1B for startup with only 10 employees

Boston, MA

Business Insider

Blitzy, a Boston-based generative AI company, has brought in funding to grow its coding copilot.

Blitzy, a Boston startup automating coding, just raised $4.4 million using this 10-slide pitch deck

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Palo Alto, CA

Billionaire Elon Musk is willing to pay up to $98,840 for anyone willing to work full-time to "stand, sit, walk" like a robot. A recent job ad on the Tesla careers page shows the multinational automotive company looking for a "data collection operator" at its Palo Alto, California, hub. The role requires the candidate to "collect data, assist with engineering requests, and report equipment feedback" to help train its Tesla Robot, Optimus.

Elon Musk Will Pay You $100,000 To Act Like A Robot For Tesla And Do 7-Hour Robo-Walk

Tom's Guide

Artificial intelligence makes it easier than ever to get a side hustle off the ground.

I'm a serial entrepreneur — here's why AI is bringing about a golden age for side hustles

Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols Aave and Sky (previously Maker) are exploring a partnership designed to “close the gap between DeFi and TradFi,” according to a Sept. 2 announcement. The proposed partnership, referred to as the Sky Aave Force, follows a Sept. 2 governance proposal by Phoenix Labs, a...

Aave, Sky float partnership to bridge DeFi, TradFi

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

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(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

Fareed speaks with “Godmother of AI” Fei-Fei Li about her journey as a computer scientist and how it influenced the discovery of modern AI.

On GPS: The birth of modern artificial intelligence

Zurich-based robot maker Swiss-Mile has developed an AI-powered mobile robot that is so capable that the company has convinced Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to become one of its early investors. The autonomous robot might look very similar to Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot dog; however, there’s a big difference. Swiss-Mile’s robot dog has four wheeled legs, which help it tackle the most challenging obstacles, enabling it to navigate anywhere. According to the Swiss company, the robo-dog can easily transition between driving and walking on four or two legs, reaching speeds up to 14mph.

Jeff Bezos is set to invest millions in a Swiss company that makes AI-powered robot dogs with wheeled legs. These self-learning pugs can lift packages, open doors, and who knows, one day they might even be delivering Prime packages to your doorstep

To curb disinformation, Google has installed guardrails on its AI products ahead of the US presidential election.

Google just made a major change to its AI search engine — here's what you need to know

AI is revolutionizing the world by leaps and bounds, transforming how businesses can benefit from it across different domains. New trends emerge and expand the scope of artificial intelligence, especially to help AI-based systems adjust to ever-changing market demands. One such neoteric form of this advanced technology is ‘Adaptive AI’....

How can ‘Adaptive AI’ transform businesses?

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CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Kansas City, MO

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Cats of Kansas City

Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

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A transportation broker company with a pending contract to handle all MaineCare rides throughout the state is facing complaints from vulnerable riders who say they’re being left at their appointments and declined for rides without receiving the required documentation giving the reason.

Patients, advocates say MaineCare transportation company is failing to live up to its agreement

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been over twenty-five years since actor/photographer Roddy McDowall died of lung cancer in 1998. McDowall, despite some career challenges, was one of that breed of rare former child actors who successfully transitioned into Hollywood adulthood. He was also, however, one of the industry's "openly closeted" actors, which came with its own sense of issues. This is his story.

The Not-So-Secret Gay Life of Actor Roddy McDowell: 25 Years After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Valeisha Butterfield is a master storyteller. Her distinguished career in tech and entertainment, including key leadership roles at Google and the Recording Academy, speaks to her deep understanding of narratives and their power. Now, she is venturing into filmmaking with her production company, SEED Media. Her first project, a film...

Valeisha Butterfield’s SEED Media Debuts ‘The Memo,’ A Film On Women Of Color In The Workplace

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Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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Nectar AI raises $3.9M to build uncensored immersive AI companions

New York, New York, 3 September, Chainwire – Nectar AI, an immersive AI companionship platform, announced today it has raised $3.9 million in funding. The seed...

Nectar AI raises $3.9M to build uncensored immersive AI companions

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