AI is revolutionizing the way nearly every industry operates. It’s making us more efficient, more productive, and – when implemented correctly – better at our jobs overall. But as our reliance on this novel technology increases rapidly, we have to remind ourselves of one simple fact:…
‘Protected’ Images Are Easier, Not More Difficult, to Steal With AI
New research suggests that watermarking tools meant to block AI image edits may backfire. Instead of stopping models like Stable Diffusion from making changes, some protections actually help the AI follow editing prompts more closely, making unwanted manipulations even easier. There is a notable and…
UK tackles AI skills gap through NVIDIA partnership
The UK is cementing its position as Europe’s AI powerhouse through partnerships with players like NVIDIA to tackle issues like the skills gap. The UK continued to outpace continental rivals both in freshly funded AI startups and overall private investment throughout 2024. Since 2013, UK AI…
Why Meta’s Biggest AI Bet Isn’t on Models—It’s on Data
Meta’s reported $10 billion investment in Scale AI represents far more than a simple funding round—it signals a fundamental strategic evolution in how tech giants view the AI arms race. This potential deal, which could exceed $10 billion and would be Meta’s largest external AI investment,…
Better CSS Shapes Using shape() — Part 3: Curves
This is the third article in a series about the CSS shape() function. We’ve covered drawing lines and arcs in previous articles and, this time, we look specifically at the curve command and how to use it for drawing complex shapes.
Better CSS Shapes Using shape() —…
The Sequence Radar #559 : Two Remarkable Papers This Week: Self-Improving Agents and the Limits of LLM Memorization
Agents that improve themselves and the limits of memorization….
AI Liability Insurance: The Next Step in Safeguarding Businesses from AI Failures
Businesses today depend heavily on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to run important tasks like handling customer questions, spotting financial risks, managing supply chains, and supporting medical decisions. While AI helps improve speed and accuracy, it also brings risks that old insurance policies do not cover. AI can…
Can AI Solve the Loneliness Epidemic?
You live in an age of perpetual pings and clicks, yet your in-person circle is shrinking fast. According to the United States Surgeon General’s 2023 advisory, 15- to 24-year-olds now spend almost 70% less face-to-face time with friends than in 2003. This collapse is serious enough…
Cursor AI Rockets to $9.9 Billion Valuation with Massive $900 Million Raise
In a striking show of investor confidence in the future of AI-powered software development, Anysphere, the company behind the AI code editor Cursor, has announced a monumental $900 million funding round, pushing the startup’s valuation to $9.9 billion. The round was led by Thrive Capital, with…