Three California universities named as top schools in the US to produce startup founders with the highest funding for their ventures since 2022. Stanford University leads the list with 472 funded graduates. Other colleges from California, such as UC Berkeley and USC, have also made it to the top 10. Despite a slowdown in venture capital funding, early-stage startups seem to be thriving.
This week's tech conversations were dominated by AI and ChatGPT - the cloud-based customer service automation platform that facilitates conversational AI and NLP to quickly scale customer interactions. From Linda Henry of Boston Globe Media discussing startups & AI, to USC & UCLA researchers analyzing 19,265 tasks for ChatGPT's automation potential - AI is transforming the world we live in. But amidst the positive developments, a dark side of AI emerged in the form of a hoax Pentagon explosion video. Keep up with the changing AI landscape and its effects.
OpenAI, a research organization dedicated to the development of AI, is advocating for an international watchdog to ensure ethical use of this technology. A bill proposed by Senator Michael Bennet will create a digital platform commission to monitor AI progress. OpenAI is committed to responsible AI and calls for closer regulations.
Explore the evolution of tech policy from Obama's optimism to Harris's vision at the Democratic National Convention. What's next for Democrats in tech?