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People are falling in love with — and getting addicted to — AI voices

Vox

“This is our last day together.” It’s something you might say to a lover as a whirlwind romance comes to an end. But could you ever imagine saying it to… software? Well, somebody did. When OpenAI tested out GPT-4o, its latest generation chatbot that speaks aloud in its own voice, the company observed users forming an emotional relationship with the AI — one they seemed sad to relinquish.

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Air hockey, kraken tentacles, and laser rhythm: Inside new virtual-reality entertainment venue Mirra

GeekWire

Attendees dodge kraken tentacles in VR while playing Laser Room , one of the original VR games available at Mirra, a new entertainment complex in Bellevue. (GeekWire Photo / Thomas Wilde) I wasn’t sure what to expect when I attended a preview event on Wednesday for Mirra , a new virtual reality entertainment center opening later this month in Bellevue, Wash.

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Texas Instruments on track to secure $1.6 billion in CHIPS Act funds to build three new wafer fabs

TechSpot

In a move aimed at bolstering the US' semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, Texas Instruments and the US Department of Commerce have signed a preliminary agreement outlining potential terms for up to $1.6 billion in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act.

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Transformación digital, más allá de la TI: un cambio cultural para líderes y plantilla

CIO Business Intelligence

Se ha repetido ya tantas veces que se puede enunciar como algo establecido: no, el papel del o la CIO ya no se limita a ‘ keep the lights on ‘, a mantener toda la parte de TI funcionando. Sus responsabilidades han cambiado, de la mano de la creciente importancia de la tecnología en el funcionamiento empresarial (y en la vida diaria de plantilla y potencial clientela), y de los procesos de transformación digital en las compañías que estas herramientas están incentivando.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Researchers discover supermassive black holes' impact on galactic evolution

TechSpot

A new study led by Chinese researchers marks a significant breakthrough in understanding the influence of supermassive black holes on their host galaxies. By examining 69 nearby galaxies, the team from China and France uncovered that the central black hole can heat surrounding cold gas, which prevents it from condensing.

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Supply Chain Security Policy

Tech Republic Security

With the increasing reliance on complex and global supply chains, more companies are exposed to a wide range of risks, including theft, counterfeiting, cyberattacks, natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts, and regulatory changes. These hazards can disrupt operations, compromise the quality and safety of products, and erode customer trust. So, to remain competitive and resilient, it is.

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Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Aug. 11, 2024

GeekWire

Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Aug. 11, 2024. Sign up to receive these updates every Sunday in your inbox by subscribing to our GeekWire Weekly email newsletter. Most popular stories on GeekWire Judge overturns jury verdict awarding $72M to Zunum in its dispute with Boeing A federal judge in Seattle has sided with Boeing and is throwing out a jury verdict that called for the aerospace giant