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RealNetworks launches AI robocall blocker, aims to ‘lead the charge’ in battle against spam calls

GeekWire

A report from Hiya — a Seattle startup that also develops tech to block spam calls — noted that scammers exploited the COVID-19 crisis with various scams. In 2018 the company rolled out its SAFR facial recognition software that is now being used for public health compliance amid the pandemic. Net loss for 2020 was $4.8

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How Trainline’s CTO stays on track with professional development

CIO Business Intelligence

A long-time Googler, who’s role as engineering director saw her lead the Google Play developer ecosystem, Nikolic was keen for something new that offered a greater sense of social purpose. “ By 2018, the Trainline platform was hosting more than 80 million customer visits a month, with more than 80% coming through mobile devices.

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Chip shortages push hyperscalers to build their own

Network World

The first to market in 2015, Google continues to steam ahead with plans to develop specialized chips meant to accelerate machine learning applications from its tensor processing unit, Valle told Network World. Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, also now is in the AI-focused processor game.

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Amazon reveals first 5 companies to receive investments from its $2B Climate Pledge Fund

GeekWire

“Today, I am excited to announce that we are investing in a group of companies that are channeling their entrepreneurial energy into helping Amazon and other companies reach net zero by 2040 and keep the planet safer for future generations.”. The more positive news was that emissions grew more slowly than net sales.

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Report: Bill Gates is largest owner of private farmland in U.S., with acreage across 18 states

GeekWire

A Tri-City Herald report on the 2018 purchase of 14,500 acres of farmland in Benton County, Wash. — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation launched a new nonprofit group a year ago focused on providing small-scale farmers in developing countries with the tools and innovations they’ll need to deal with the effects of climate change.

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Uber reportedly may sell its self-driving car division to rival Aurora

The Verge

In March of 2019, Uber avoided criminal charges in the 2018 death of Elaine Herzberg in Tempe, Arizona, the first-ever death involving an autonomous car. Uber settled the case unexpectedly in February of 2018. Much of its focus has been on developing technology for self-driving trucks.

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Zoom sets sights on AI development as it posts fourth-quarter loss

Computerworld Vertical IT

Videoconferencing company Zoom is pinning its growth plans on investment in AI, after reporting its first fourth quarter net loss since 2018. Online revenue was also down 10% year over year to $481.7 million.

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