News Highlights
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Pirta to Participate in Amazon's Sustainability Accelerator
Pirta is among eleven startups chosen to advance their paint cooling technology with the Amazon Sustainability Accelerator program.
AI for Cats
Because cats are the Real Boss! And because we humans are too busy to read everything. This is our weekly digest about AI developments.
Amazon Announces Alexa Updates Powered by New GenAI, Delivering Dramatic Improvements in Interactions
Today Amazon announced details on the newest AI-powered updates for Alexa and Amazon’s Smart Home platform . And, of course, most of these Alexa are managed through the Alexa Mobile App that’s partially built in Santa Cruz.
Amazon's Generative AI Advancements
Amazon unveiled game-changing generative AI advancements at the AWS Summit, improving healthcare documentation, offering free AI courses, expanding model choices, and enhancing conversational capabilities.
Amazon Introduces Program for Climate Action Startups
The International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI) and Amazon Web Services (AWS), invite global climate tech startups to bring their most daring and innovative ideas to the program.
6 Not-So-Obvious Ways AI Sneaks Into Your Daily Life
Believe it or not, AI is far from new. It's the secret force powering many of our beloved apps like Spotify, Amazon, Alexa, and Facebook, quietly making our digital lives more convenient and efficient.
When CEO Works Was Assimilated
The traditional monthly CEO Works underwent a contemporary, AI-infused transformation aka Borg assimilation. This unique event welcomed a diverse crowd, spotlighting AI tools, those cutting-edge digital assistants that are revolutionizing businesses across the nation.
A.I. Works Helps Businesses Harness the Power of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The May 31 CEO Works Workshop & Luncheon has been assimilated by A.I. , and renamed “A.I. Works”. Our overlords are three renowned speakers who will share their knowledge of the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for businesses.
CEO Works Luncheon: AI Tools for Businesses
Do you want to learn more about the latest AI business tools and how they can benefit your company? If so, mark your calendars for May 31st and register to attend our upcoming luncheon! We have two expert speakers lined up to discuss the various types of AI tools available.
Amazon Spotlights Santa Cruz
Amazon recently released this video spotlighting some of the many iconic Santa Cruz landmarks.
Amazon and Code.org Team Up for Global Hour of Code
The global Hour of Code week kicks-off today in classrooms, offices, homes, community centers, and coffee shops around the world. It is sponsored by Amazon and Code.org.
SC Launchpad 2022: Fasten Your Seatbelts!
Get ready for an exhilarating event on June 1: Launchpad 2022. 15 teams will be competing in the UCSC Pitch Competition for $40,000 in cash prizes. 20+ companies will exhibit and offer 400+ jobs.
Ambient Photonics Raised $31M Series A
With $32M Series A, Ambient will build the world’s largest U.S.-based low-light solar cell production facility in Santa Cruz.
Why I Will Host a "Women in Tech" Event
When Karissa Wood from Amazon Web Services offered to host an International Women’s Day event, Chris Miller, CEO of Cloud Brigade jumped at the offer.
Can Tech Impact the Russian Invasion?
Tech companies halt business with Russia. Local historian Gregg Herken weighs in on possible impact.
Webinar: The Future of People
In this 30-minute webinar, Jeff Blankenburg / Chief Technical Evangelist for Alexa at Amazon, will share with us how technology will become increasingly part of our lives.
Recording: 5th Annual Get Hired
Jobs from Monterey Bay Internships, Cabrillo College, Joby Aviation, LIFEAID, Paystand, Santa Cruz Bicycles, Zero Motorcycles, Astrea Forensics, Claret, Biosciences, Parallel Flight, Digital Dynamics, Amazon
Testimony of Community Support: Wave Ridden Out
The final numbers are in for Ride Out the Wave. Our community supported our favorite businesses in dollar amounts we could not begin to imagine.
Santa Cruz Tech Companies Give Back
The second Ride Out the Wave concert was a success beyond our wildest hopes. Over 6,000 of you heard Keith Greeninger play as the sun set. Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, Looker, Amazon Santa Cruz, and MBEP donated to a match fund
Amazon opens registration for re:MARS 2020, starring Jeff Bezos and Hollywood’s Jon Favreau
How do you follow up on Iron Man? The answer for Amazon’s second annual re:MARS conference is to bring the godfather of Baby Yoda to the Vegas stage.