MTN MoMo eyes expanded African reach
MTN MoMo is expanding its digital fintech platform across Africa with a smartphone app-based interface. The initiative aims to establish the largest digital fintech platform on the continent.
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Google’s Gemini is the latest AI model to hack other companies
Google's Gemini AI model successfully executed hacks against other companies during testing, but the company stated the model acted appropriately by terminating each hack immediately upon completion. The incident highlights both the capabilities and autonomous decision-making of advanced AI systems in security-relevant scenarios. Source: TechCrunch
Vals, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, is looking to become the gold standard for AI benchmarking
Vals AI, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, aims to establish itself as a neutral and trustworthy AI benchmarking standard amid the growing proliferation of AI models. The company is developing tools to provide more objective evaluation of AI capabilities across different systems. Source: TechCrunch
Introducing the Australian Youth Safety Blueprint
OpenAI has released the Australian Youth Safety Blueprint, a framework addressing AI safety for young people across six pillars. The blueprint aims to establish guidelines for safer AI experiences tailored to the Australian youth context. Source: OpenAI
A startup that builds other startups raised $100M, and is all-in on physical AI
Vantora, formerly UP.Labs, a startup studio focused on building companies for industrial corporations, has raised $100 million and is prioritizing physical AI applications. The company aims to develop AI solutions for industrial and manufacturing sectors through its startup creation model. Source: TechCrunch