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Illustration: Sebastian Onufzak Last year, Sam Altman, head of OpenAI, predicted that the artificial intelligence revolution would one day create one-employee companies valued at $1 billion.companies forbesThe 6th annual AI 50 shows that the most promising startups in the space are heading in that direction, although they have a long way to go to reach that prediction. There are only three companies on the list with more than 1,000 employees: defense technology provider Anduril Industries, data analytics company Databricks, and AI model developer OpenAI. This year’s list is dominated by new entrants with small employee numbers, 28 of which debuted…

Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press 12 minutes ago A photographer takes a picture of an electronic bulletin board showing the exchange rate between the Japanese yen and the US dollar at a securities company in Tokyo, Thursday, April 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Hoshiko Eugene) BANGKOK (AP) – Stocks in Europe and Asia were mostly lower Thursday after U.S. stocks fell after another round of tougher-than-expected inflation data. Germany’s DAX fell 0.4% to 18,022.81, while Paris’ CAC40 was unchanged at 8,046.18. In London, the FTSE 100 index fell 0.2% to 7,948.35. Futures for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell…

Pava Laperre made a huge mark on student entrepreneurship at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) long before her alma mater had a space named after her. Around 2015, when LaPerre was an undergraduate at JHU, Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) primarily targeted researchers. On Saturday, Christie Wiskeel, the university’s senior advisor for innovation and entrepreneurship, recalled an email she received from LaPerre criticizing JHTV’s approach and saying it was all wrong. Wyskiel said it was thanks to LaPere that FastForward U was able to provide customized support to Johns Hopkins University and members of Baltimore’s broader community working on business ideas.…

Springbok coaches Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have explained the reason for the change from the traditional team announcement for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against France. Ahead of a Test match, teams usually announce their match-day lineups at least 48 hours in advance. But since the 2019 World Cup, Springbok coaches have started releasing their hands early, with names on the team sheet on the Tuesday before games. This move was to stop speculation between the teams, and since my coaching team had already decided on the lineup and announced it to the team at that point, I…

Ursa Major Technologies has signed a contract with the U.S. Navy to produce a new 3D printed solid rocket motor for the Standard Missile (SM) program.The Colorado-based company announced it has been selected to develop a new design for the flagship Mk-104 dual rocket motor currently installed in the Navy’s SM-2, SM-3 and SM-6 missiles.Manufacturing high-performance motors takes time, so Ursa uses an innovative manufacturing technology called “Lynx” to speed up the process.Lynx is reportedly leveraging additive manufacturing to design solid rocket motors that are more manufacturable and reliable.”We are proud that Ursa Major is supported and recognized by the…

CNN — If Catholic Charities of San Antonio doesn’t get federal funding to help asylum seekers soon, it will have to close its Immigrant Resource Center in the evenings and overnight, and buses carrying newly arrived migrants may be left on the street. The nonprofit organization received $55 million from Federal Emergency Management Agency programs in the past year to provide temporary shelter, food, clothing, shelter, legal services, counseling, and transportation to their final destinations for more than 220,000 people. provided. However, with only $5.7 million left, the agency is considering reducing its welcome center hours in the coming weeks…

Stellantis Morocco (Kenitra) Facilities Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade Riyad Mezour said the government is in talks to attract more battery manufacturers. Mezor told Reuters the company is adapting the growing automotive sector to increased demand for electric vehicles. He had previously targeted annual production of 1 million cars by 2027 at the latest, the verdict reported. Africa is tipped to be the next big export market for batteries, with Morocco expected to account for 80% of battery demand by 2035, according to GlobalData analysis. The highest battery demand will come from the automotive sector. Morocco is already home…

AFP/Getty Images People look at the car in which Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s three sons were killed in an Israeli airstrike near Al-Shati, northwest of Gaza City, on April 10. CNN — On Wednesday, three sons of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip. The assassination threatens to complicate ongoing negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire and hostage agreement. The Israeli military acknowledged carrying out the attack and described the men as “three Hamas military operatives who carried out terrorist activities in the central Gaza Strip.” According to the Israel Defense Forces…

Spartanburg residents and local business owners gathered Tuesday at the One Spartanburg building on North Pine Street to discuss how to move forward with South Carolina’s new no-permit carry bill passed last month. We came together to clarify.Under the new law, South Carolinians 18 and older who are not prohibited from owning firearms can carry concealed or open firearms in most places.Adam Whitsett, general counsel for the state Law Enforcement Division, led the conversation and advised those gathered at the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce how to handle interactions with individuals in possession of firearms. Mr. Whitsett explained certain exceptions…

Several Toyota Camrys lined up at the dealership.Tim Boyle/Getty Images Toyota Ventures, the Silicon Valley venture capital arm of Japanese automaker Toyota, on Wednesday announced two $150 million funds for early-stage startups in areas such as AI, robotics and renewable energy. Toyota Ventures Frontier Fund II and Toyota Ventures Climate Fund II target deep and climate technologies and build on Toyota’s existing Frontier Fund and Climate Fund launched in 2021. There is. The new capital will increase Los Altos, Calif.-based Toyota Ventures’ assets under management. 800 million dollars. “At a time when some investors are scaling back, we are doubling…