Welcome, folks, to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s weekly news recap. The generative AI space has been heating up with new models like Meta’s Llama 3 released this week.
In AI news, Boston Dynamics, owned by Hyundai, unveiled a new electric-powered humanoid robot named Atlas. This new robot has a more gentle design compared to its predecessors.
YouTube star Marques Brownlee’s review had an impact on the fate of AI startup Humane AI and the Ai Pin product. Our team discusses the backlash and defense surrounding this issue.
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News
X charges for posting: X CEO Elon Musk plans to charge new users a fee to curb bots on the platform.
Change ransomware: Sensitive patient records from the ransomware attack on Change Healthcare have been published by an extortion group.
Tesla adjusts prices: Tesla eliminated EV inventory discounts and lowered the price of its Full Self-Driving package.
Mars free-for-all: NASA’s mission to collect samples from Mars has opened up commercial opportunities for space startups.
Waymo problems: Waymo robotaxis caused a traffic blockage in San Francisco, raising concerns about autonomous vehicle operations.
Analysis
Google Cloud bets on generative AI: Google Cloud’s focus on generative AI was highlighted at the Google Cloud Next conference.
Generative AI in health: The use of generative AI in healthcare is met with mixed reactions from experts.
Airchat, for talking: Airchat, an app centered on voice communication, has gained attention in the tech community.
