AI is changing tech careers, but it won’t eliminate the importance of a STEM degree, says Demis Hassabis. In an interview at a business conference in London, video of which was posted Wednesday, DeepMind’s CEO said that knowing the fundamentals of the software can give you an advantage in using AI. “It was absolutely necessary
Google announced Thursday that it now allows users to link and interact with some of their favorite apps directly in AI mode, the tech giant’s conversational search experience. At launch, supported apps include Instacart, Canva, and YouTube. With this new update, Google is expanding AI mode beyond answering questions and completing tasks in the apps
The Australian government has said it is “deeply frustrated and bitterly disappointed” that Laos is not bringing more serious charges in relation to the deaths of six backpackers who died after drinking alcohol laced with methanol in 2024. Australians Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles, both 19, were among six people who died in a Vang
Composer Ludwig Göransson reunited with Christopher Nolan to compose “The Odyssey,” marking their third collaboration after “Tenet” and “Oppenheimer.” Earlier this year, Göransson’s work on “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” showcased his use of heavy synths and guitar-based orchestrations. However, for “The Odyssey,” Göransson ventures into new territory. Nolan instructed Göransson not to use
Wall Street is concerned that Netflix has an engagement problem, a problem that can be seen in the viewing figures that the streaming giant regularly releases. No problem, says Netflix: it will fix that problem… by releasing viewership numbers less frequently. Netflix says it will stop publishing its “What We Watched” report, a voluminous data
Travel agency Fora announced a $60 million Series D round led by Forerunner and Tactile Ventures, valuing the company at $1 billion. Founded in 2021, Fora is a two-part platform: it allows people to easily become travel agents by providing the infrastructure to support customer communication and trip planning; It also allows users to find
