This week, Google released a family of open AI models, Gemma 3, that quickly garnered praise for their impressive efficiency. But as a number of developers lamented on X, Gemma 3’s license makes commercial use of the models a risky proposition. It’s not a problem unique to Gemma 3. Companies like Meta also apply custom, […]
Chinese robotaxi startup WeRide gets approval to carry passengers in California
Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide has received the green light to test its driverless vehicles with passengers in California. The step comes as WeRide begins the process to go public on the U.S. stock market at a nearly $ 5 billion valuation. The timing also coincides with reports that the Commerce Department is considering a […]
Cristiano Ronaldo can still carry Portugal at Euro 2024, says France icon Emmanuel Petit
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are hoping to win their second European Championship title, as one of football’s greatest players prepares to compete in his 11th major international tournament. Portugal lifted their first major international trophy when they beat France in the Euro 2016 final, thanks to an extra-time strike from Eder. They followed up by […]
Solo GP fund Andrena Ventures hopes to carry startup talent onto its next challenges
In the world of startups, it’s not uncommon to see talent from successful companies go on to found their own ventures. This is particularly evident in fintech in Europe, where alumni from unicorns like Monzo, N26, Revolut and others have started a flurry of new companies. Andrena Ventures, a solo GP fund based in the […]
11 Years Later, BTS Still Carry On The Valuable Advice They Received From A Homeless Man
As rookies, BTS were given words of wisdom at a time when they were still figuring out who they wanted to be as people and as artists. During filming for their 2014 reality show American Hustle Life, BTS walked the streets of Los Angeles with their mentors, distributing food to the less fortunate. In exchange for his meal, one homeless […]