News Highlights
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UC Santa Cruz Uses AI to Spot Explosive Stellar Death by Black Hole
Machine learning enables real-time detection of fleeting anomalies before they fade away.
Vibe Coding Webinar Recap
Did you miss our vibe coding webinar with Ian McHenry and Craig Vachon? Check it out here!
Santa Cruz Accelerates Announces AI Infrastructure Partner
Runpod joins Santa Cruz Works as the AI infrastructure partner for the 2025 Accelerates cohort, supporting founders with GPU-first infrastructure. Together, they’re helping startups move from training to production with speed, clarity, and real-world impact—not just pitch decks.
AI-Driven Layoffs at Meta, Salesforce, and Workday
The rise of AI-driven layoffs at major tech companies like Meta, Salesforce, and Workday highlights a rapidly evolving job market where automation is no longer a distant threat but a present reality, forcing workers to compete not just with each other—but with AI itself.
Why Bad Data Could Be Destroying Your AI—and How to Fix It
High-quality data is key to reliable AI, addressed through strategies like the ProductOps Approach and OODA Loop.
AI’s Vision for 2025
AI predicts transformative advancements in technology, sustainability, and equitable access for 2025—no time machine required.
Trending Topics & Apps in 2024
This article showcases 2024's top trends in AI, sustainability, and transformative digital apps shaping the future.
How Celestial AI's “Photonic Fabric” Hopes to Supercharge AI
Who won the 2024 Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) Start-Up to Watch award? Read to find out!
World Labs’ AI Creates 3D Worlds from Static Images
World Labs' groundbreaking Large World Models (LWMs) transform 2D images into interactive 3D worlds, revolutionizing spatial intelligence through AI.
The Perplexity Paradox: Can AI Innovate Without Crossing the Line?
Perplexity, a rising AI-powered search engine valued at $9 billion, offers real-time, reliable sources for research but faces legal challenges over copyright infringement.
Physical Intelligence: AI Robots Revolutionize Household Chores
San Francisco-based startup Physical Intelligence has developed the pi-zero AI robot model, designed to perform household chores.
New AI-driven Multimedia Lab Bridges Art and Technology
The new A4 lab includes $50,000 of new equipment to give students hands on experience.
UCSC Researchers Win Award for Introducing New AI Method for Minimum-effort Materials Engineering
UC Santa Cruz researchers devised a new method for materials engineering that incorporates novel mathematical and deep learning techniques which won them the prestigious 2024 O. Hugo Schuck Best Application Paper Award.
How AI is Transforming Businesses and Impacting Workers
How exactly is AI impacting the workforce, and what does it mean for the future of work?
5 Awesome AI Tools to Check Out
Thinking about starting a business, building a website, or just need to spruce things up? Check out these 5 AI tools.
Immergo Labs Awarded $1M Phase II NSF SBIR Grant
Immergo Labs was recently awarded a $1M+ Phase II NSF SBIR for Immergo towards R&D.
Why There Will Be Plenty of Jobs in the Future — Even with AI
The World Economic Forum recently published an article exploring the profound impact artificial intelligence (AI) is set to have on the job market of the future. This forward-looking piece surveys the evolving landscape of employment, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities AI introduces. Here is a summary of the article:
Remarkable AI
At this event, mingle with AI enthusiasts and learn about the impact of AI from Guy Kawasaki, Lila Tretikov, Jim Whitehead, Claire Delaunay, Midjourney, Foclarity, and many more thought leaders.
OpenAI Launches GPT Store for Early Startups
Exciting news from OpenAI: they've just launched their GPT store, offering a wealth of tools that can significantly streamline your operations while being budget-friendly.
Will These Popular Tools of 2023 Survive in 2024?
2023 was a year full of new apps and tools. Will any of them last in 2024?