Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ protagonists are perfect and here’s why | Kaser Focus

Ubisoft has revealed its new game, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, and Rachel Kaser is fascinated by the dual protagonists. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/assassins-creed-shadows-protagonists-are-perfect-and-heres-why-kaser-focus/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Cognition emerges from stealth to launch AI software engineer Devin

In the SWE-bench test, Devin was able to correctly resolve 13.86% of GitHub issues without any assistance, performing far better than GPT-4. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/cognition-emerges-from-stealth-to-launch-ai-software-engineer-devin/?utm_source=press.coop 

 With Vision Pro launched, companies must talk about XR, nausea and gender

Avi-Bar Zeev has been designing virtual reality experiences for so long, he was involved in the first technical discussions around creating the Metaverse back in the 1990s at an early VR startup in Seattle, alongside Snow Crash author Neal Stephenson himself. Bar-Zeev’s expertise... #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/with-vision-pro-launched-companies-must-talk-about-xr-nausea-and-gender/?utm_source=press.coop 

 At VentureBeat’s AI Impact Tour, Microsoft explores the risks and rewards of gen AI

Microsoft's Sara Bird spoke with VentureBeat about how organizations can balance the risks and rewards of AI applications. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/at-venturebeats-ai-impact-tour-microsoft-explores-the-risks-and-rewards-of-gen-ai/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Money and politics continue to merge in AI safety — including a new Super PAC  | The AI Beat

Yesterday former Gladstone AI CEO Mark Beall launched a new Super PAC, "Americans for AI Safety," with plans to raise millions. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/money-and-politics-continue-to-merge-in-ai-safety-including-a-new-super-pac-the-ai-beat/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Stig Asmussen launches new studio Giant Skull for action-adventure games

Giant Skull, a new studio founded by Stig Asmussen, launches today with a focus on creating story-driven action-adventure games. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/stig-asmussen-launches-new-studio-giant-skull-for-action-adventure-games/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Raph Koster’s Playable Worlds adopts Didimo’s AI-based Popul8 to create 3D characters

Raph Koster's Playable Worlds is making a massively multiplayer online (MMO) game, and it will used Didimo's AI-based Popul8 tool. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/raph-kosters-playable-worlds-adopts-didimos-ai-based-popul8-to-create-3d-characters/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Studio369 raises $5M for Web3 multiplayer mech MMO MetalCore

Studio369 raised $5 million for MetalCore, an open world player-versus-player mech combat game. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/studio369-raises-5m-for-web3-multiplayer-mech-mmo-metalcore/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Google unveils new tools to enhance gaming on Google Play

Google described new tools for gameplay improvements Google for Games Developer Summit ahead of the upcoming Game Developers Conference next week. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/google-unveils-new-tools-to-enhance-gaming-on-google-play/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Salesforce launches ‘Pro Suite’ to capture more of the SMB market

Priced at $100/month per user, with no seat limit, Salesforce Pro Suite brings advanced automation, customization and integration. #press

https://venturebeat.com/automation/salesforce-launches-pro-suite-to-capture-more-of-the-smb-market/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Epic Games updates prices for non-game Unreal Engine projects

Epic Games has announced it is updating its prices for non-game Unreal Engine projects. #press

https://venturebeat.com/gaming-business/epic-games-updates-prices-for-non-game-unreal-engine-projects/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Creatio unveils LLM-powered Copilot for its CRM

Creatio Copilot Studio allows users to connect to leading models such as OpenAI's GPT-3.5 as well as open source rivals. #press

https://venturebeat.com/business/creatio-unveils-llm-powered-copilot-for-its-crm/?utm_source=press.coop 

 GamesBeat Summit 2024 will have platform for indie game devs

Indie game devs are welcome at GamesBeat Summit 2024, our annual game conference which takes place on May 20 to May 21 in Los Angeles. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/gamesbeat-summit-2024-will-have-platform-for-indie-game-devs/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Emptyvessel debuts as triple-A game studio in Austin

Emptyvessel is coming out of stealth as a triple-A game studio in Austin, Texas. It's working on an undisclosed shooter game. #press

https://venturebeat.com/gaming-business/emptyvessel-debuts-as-triple-a-game-studio-in-austin/?utm_source=press.coop 

 4 leading trust & safety tools form The Gaming Safety Coalition

Leading trust and safety tools -- Modulate, Keywords Studios, ActiveFence and Take This -- partnered to form The Gaming Safety Coalition. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/trust-and-safety-tools-the-gaming-safety-coalition/?utm_source=press.coop 

 PostgreSQL and Databricks founders join forces for DBOS to create a new type of operating system

DBOS was developed to address the challenges of managing the massive state of modern operating systems. #press

https://venturebeat.com/data-infrastructure/postgresql-and-databricks-founders-join-forces-for-dbos-to-create-a-new-type-of-operating-system/?utm_source=press.coop 

 California — and GamesBeat Next — here I come! | Kaser Focus

GamesBeat Next is coming up in San Francisco -- come and join writer Rachel Kaser there for the Women in Gaming breakfast! #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/california-and-gamesbeat-next-here-i-come-kaser-focus/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Researchers turn to Harry Potter to make AI forget about copyrighted material

Their unlearning technique may also be more effective for fictional texts than non-fiction, since fictional worlds contain more unique... #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/researchers-turn-to-harry-potter-to-make-ai-forget-about-copyright-material/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Netflix Games adds Slayaway Camp 2 and Dead Cells for October

Netflix has added two new spooky titles to its games lineup in October: Cult classic roguelike Dead Cells and puzzle game Slayaway Camp 2. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/netflix-games-adds-slayaway-camp-2-and-dead-cells-for-october/?utm_source=press.coop 

 DeepMind’s ‘remarkable’ new AI controls robots of all kinds 

Compared to specialized models developed for each robot, RT-1-X had a 50% higher success rate at various tasks. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/deepminds-remarkable-new-ai-controls-robots-of-all-kinds/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Netflix renews Castlevania: Nocturne for Season 2

Shortly after its debut, Netflix renewed Castlevania: Nocturne for Season 2. The series is a sequel to its original game-to-film adaptation. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/castlevania-nocturne-netflix-renewed-season-2/?utm_source=press.coop 

 How Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi views the intersection of racing and games | The DeanBeat

A lifelong car enthusiast, Kazunori Yamauchi stands at the interesting intersection of gaming and sports. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/how-gran-turismo-creator-kazunori-yamauchi-views-the-intersection-of-racing-and-games-the-deanbeat/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Over 6,100 gaming jobs have been cut in 2023 (so far)

At least 106 game developers had layoffs in 2023 with over 6,100 job cuts across the industry according to videogamelayoffs.com. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/layoffs-over-6100-gaming-jobs-have-been-cut-in-2023-so-far/?utm_source=press.coop 

 GamesBeat Next agenda will feature 68 speakers on the future of games

I'm delighted to reveal the agenda for our GamesBeat Next 2023, which takes place in San Francisco on October 23-24. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/gamesbeat-next-agenda-will-feature-68-speakers-on-the-future-of-games/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Telltale Games reportedly laid off several employees in September

A former employee said that Telltale Games has allegedly laid off multiple developers recently, though the company says its games are safe. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/telltale-games-reportedly-laid-off-several-employees-in-september/?utm_source=press.coop 

 StreamingLLM shows how one token can keep AI models running smoothly indefinitely

An innovative solution for maintaining LLM performance once the amount of information in a conversation ballooned past the number of tokens... #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/streamingllm-shows-how-one-token-can-keep-ai-models-running-smoothly-indefinitely/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Nucleus AI emerges from stealth with 22B model to transform agriculture

Nucleus AI plans to leverage its AI research to build an OS aimed at hyper-optimizing supply and demand for agriculture. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/nucleus-ai-emerges-from-stealth-with-22b-model-to-transform-agriculture/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Payday 3 delays patch to fix stability issues after rocky launch

Payday 3 had a rocky launch. Unfortunately, a patch to address stability issues and bugs was delayed on the day it was supposed to go live. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/payday-3-patch-delay-rocky-launch/?utm_source=press.coop 

 ‘Our life’s work’: Chorus of creative workers demands AI regulation at FTC roundtable

Artists demanded AI regulation at an FTC roundtable, saying 'consent, credit, control and compensation' is crucial. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/our-lifes-work-chorus-of-creative-workers-demands-ai-regulation-at-ftc-roundtable/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Docker dives into AI to help developers build GenAI apps

Docker Inc. announced today it's taking a dive into the deep end of AI with a series of initiatives designed to help developers more rapidly build generative AI applications. #press

https://venturebeat.com/data-infrastructure/docker-dives-into-ai-to-help-developers-build-genai-apps/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Samsung shows off better AI, security and sustainability for products at SDC 2023

Kicking off a kind of CES in October, Samsung Electronics showcased new SmartThings appliance connectivity features. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/samsung-shows-off-better-ai-security-and-sustainability-for-products-at-sdc-2023/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Cubic Games’ Pixel Gun 3D surpasses 185M mobile downloads

Pixel Gun 3D, a popular pixel mobile shooter developed by Cubic Games, has surpassed 185 million downloads. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/cubic-games-pixel-gun-3d-surpasses-185m-mobile-downloads/?utm_source=press.coop 

 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman foresees ‘breathtaking’ scientific discoveries, muses on geoengineering

Altman started with a tweet around 11:20 am ET sharing his perspective on solar geoengineering, or introducing mirrors in space or particles #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/openai-ceo-sam-altman-foresees-breathtaking-scientific-discoveries-muses-on-geoengineering/?utm_source=press.coop 

 These 5 game series should be Netflix’s next animated shows

Netflix is currently working on several game-to-animated show adaptations -- which games should they use for material next? #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/these-5-game-series-should-be-netflixs-next-animated-shows/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Activision shows deep dive on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III multiplayer as beta revs up

Activision showed off multiplayer gameplay for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, the new premium combat game coming on November 10. The company revealed the latest details on Modern Warfare III multiplayer, Zombies, Warzone 2 and Warzone Mobile. The... #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/activision-shows-deep-dive-on-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-iii-multiplayer-as-beta-revs-up/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Mythical Games launches Web3 racing mobile game Nitro Nation World Tour

Mythical Games has released Nitro Nation World Tour, a Web3 mobile racing game that is available on the app stores. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/mythical-games-launches-web3-racing-mobile-game-nitro-nation-world-tour/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Emerge partners with Sony Electronics to bring touch platform to smart TVs

Emerge has partnered with Sony Electronics to bring touch feedback and other sensory experiences to smart TVs. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/emerge-partners-with-sony-electronics-to-bring-touch-platform-to-smart-tvs/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Dungeons of Eternity dungeon crawler debuts on Meta Quest today

Dungeons of Eternity brings endless dungeons to the Meta Quest Store today as the virtual reality RPG debuts on Meta Quest VR headsets. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/dungeons-of-eternity-dungeon-crawler-debuts-on-meta-quest-today/?utm_source=press.coop 

 AI is driving more phone scams | Hiya

AI is driving more phone scams and the average mobile phone user is now getting 14 spam calls a month, according to a report by Hiya. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/ai-is-driving-more-phone-scams-hiya/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Atari will bring Berzerk Recharged to the PC and consoles this year

Atari, the nostalgia-inducing game company, is set to release Berzerk: Recharged on the PC and consoles later this year. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/atari-will-bring-berzerk-recharged-to-the-pc-and-consoles-this-year/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Atropos Health leverages AI to democratize access to real-world evidence in healthcare

Atropos Health, the Palo Alto, Calif.-based healthcare startup, unveiled today a new artificial intelligence (AI) system that could revolutionize how evidence is produced to inform medical decisions and research.  #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/atropos-health-leverages-ai-to-democratize-access-to-real-world-evidence-in-healthcare/?utm_source=press.coop 

 DeepMind cofounder is tired of ‘knee-jerk bad takes’ about AI

In an interview, DeepMind cofounder Mustafa Suleyman criticized the "hyperventilating press release" vibe of AI Twitter/X. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/deepmind-cofounder-is-tired-of-knee-jerk-bad-takes-about-ai/?utm_source=press.coop 

 IBM propels PyTorch beyond model training into AI inference

In an exclusive interview with VentureBeat, Raghu Ganti, principal research staff member at IBM detailed new research efforts that enable PyTorch to become a more viable enterprise option for inference. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/ibm-propels-pytorch-beyond-model-training-into-ai-inference/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Reka launches Yasa-1, a multimodal AI assistant to take on ChatGPT

Yasa-1 can be customized with private datasets of any modality and used for different enterprise-centric use cases. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/reka-launches-yasa-1-a-multimodal-ai-assistant-to-take-on-chatgpt/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Meet Appy Pie: The no-code development platform powered by AI

Among the advantages of the Appy Pie are faster speed-to-market, reduced cost of operations and enhanced data security. #press

https://venturebeat.com/business/meet-appy-pie-the-no-code-development-platform-powered-by-ai/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Meet HomeBuddy: The new alternative to HomeAdvisor and Angie’s List that contractors are raving about

HomeBuddy.com aims to create a friendly and trusted platform to connect homeowners with the right contractors more efficiently. #press

https://venturebeat.com/business/meet-homebuddy-the-new-alternative-to-homeadvisor-and-angies-list-that-contractors-are-raving-about/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Former Ubisoft employees arrested in sexual harassment case

Five former Ubisoft employees have reportedly been arrested for sexual assault and harassment while working at the company. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/former-ubisoft-employees-arrested-in-sexual-harassment-case/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Google unveils Assistant with Bard, a new personal assistant powered by generative AI

Google introduced "Assistant with Bard," a new AI-powered personal assistant that combines the generative and reasoning capabilities of an AI system known as Bard with the personalized assistance of Google Assistant. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/google-unveils-assistant-with-bard-a-new-personal-assistant-powered-by-generative-ai/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Ferrari Esports Series 2023 holds grand finale on October 14

Ferrari revealed that the culmination of the Ferrari Esports Series 2023 is set to take place on October 14. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/ferrari-esports-series-2023-holds-grand-finale-on-october-14/?utm_source=press.coop 

 ServiceNow doubles down on customer experience with Catalyst investment

With this investment, ServiceNow will integrate Catalyst into the Now Platform and strengthen its customer experience capabilities. #press

https://venturebeat.com/automation/servicenow-doubles-down-on-customer-experience-with-catalyst-investment/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Dell customizes GenAI and focuses on data lakehouse

Dell has announced a series of initiatives that expand on the company's generative AI efforts that it has been incrementally rolling out since early 2023. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/dell-customizes-genai-and-focuses-on-data-lakehouse/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Canva adds generative video with Runway and new AI-powered Magic Studio

A sweeping update of numerous AI features, including offering a new generative video tool through a partnership with AI video startup Runway. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/canva-adds-generative-video-with-runway-and-new-ai-powered-magic-studio/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Global VC deals declined in Q3 for the second quarter in a row, hitting 3-year lows

Global VC deals declined in Q3 for the second consecutive quarter, falling to the lowest level since the second quarter of 2020. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/global-vc-deals-declined-in-q3-for-the-second-quarter-in-a-row-hitting-3-year-lows/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Meta’s AI stickers are here and already causing controversy

Meta's new AI Stickers raise concerns as content filters miss objectionable mashups, including copyrighted characters in controversial scenarios with guns and more. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/metas-ai-stickers-are-here-and-already-causing-controversy/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Zoom Docs arrives to take on Google Docs, Notion

The company debuted a fully-integrated AI-powered, multi-user cloud documentation solution built directly into the Zoom platform. #press

https://venturebeat.com/virtual/zoom-docs-arrives-to-take-on-google-docs-notion/?utm_source=press.coop 

 PlayStation Plus adds The Callisto Protocol for the spooky season

PlayStation Plus subscribers get some (but not very many) spooky vibes for October, including The Callisto Protocol and Weird West. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/playstation-plus-adds-the-callisto-protocol-for-the-spooky-season/?utm_source=press.coop 

 How AI-powered patch management protects remote and hybrid workers

AI-powered patch management should be baked into an enterprise's DNA rather than considered a band-aid or quick fix. #press

https://venturebeat.com/security/how-ai-powered-patch-management-protects-remote-and-hybrid-workers/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Gamefam brings Barbie and her Dreamhouse to Roblox

Barbie joins Roblox as Gamefam lets players build her enormous Dreamhouse and customizing their ideal version of the iconic doll. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/gamefam-brings-barbie-and-her-dreamhouse-to-roblox/?utm_source=press.coop 

 More layoffs reported at Twitch just ahead of TwitchCon Vegas

Twitch was reportedly hit with a fresh round of layoffs just weeks before TwitchCon is set to kick off in Las Vegas. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/twitch-layoffs-twitchcon-vegas-outsourcing/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Armilla offers verification and warranties for enterprises using AI models  

The goal is to give both vendors and customers greater confidence in AI solutions by directly addressing issues of quality, accuracy and risk. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/armilla-offers-verification-and-warranties-for-enterprises-using-ai-models/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Blizzard predictably axes Overwatch League to ‘revitalize’ esports program

Surprising no one, Blizzard axed the Overwatch League after the sequel hype died, more competition and its NetEase split. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/overwatch-league-blizzard-predictably-axes-owl/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Microsoft’s AutoGen framework allows multiple AI agents to talk to each other and complete your tasks

This collaborative approach can lead to significant efficiency gains. According to Microsoft, AutoGen can speed up coding by up to four times. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/microsofts-autogen-framework-allows-multiple-ai-agents-to-talk-to-each-other-and-complete-your-tasks/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Valve cofounder spins up Hatch no-code web creation platform

Hatch, a consumer software firm founded by veterans of Valve and Picnik, has launched its no-code creative web development platform. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/valve-cofounder-spins-up-hatch-no-code-web-creation-platform/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Sad Cat raises $5M for retro action-platformer Replaced

Sad Cat Studios has partnered with investor GEM Capital to launch its upcoming retro-pixel action game Replaced. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/sad-cat-raises-5m-for-retro-action-platformer-replaced/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Zynga’s Socialpoint launches Top Troops merge-and-battle mobile game

Zynga's Socialpoint Studio has launched its latest mobile game Top Troops with a merge-and-battle mechanic. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/zyngas-socialpoint-launches-top-troops-merge-and-battle-mobile-game/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Fortnite adds IARC age ratings to first- and third-party content

Epic Games and the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) are partnering to add age ratings to all Fortnite content. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/fortnite-age-rating-iarc-first-third-party-content-epic/?utm_source=press.coop 

 StickyLock will unveil Histera shooter game at Steam Next Fest

Dutch game studio StickyLock will unveil the upcoming free-to-play multiplayer shooter Histera at Steam Next Fest next week. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/stickylock-will-unveil-histera-shooter-game-at-steam-next-fest/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Frec steps out of stealth with $26M in funding, aiming to democratize sophisticated investing with AI

Emerging from stealth today, fintech startup Frec announced it has raised $26.4 million in seed and Series A funding led by Greylock, with participation from Social Leverage and others. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/frec-steps-out-of-stealth-with-26m-in-funding-aiming-to-democratize-sophisticated-investing-with-ai/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Helios unveils AI analyst Cersi for tracking food supply chain disruptions

Cersi is a conversational AI chatbot, similar to ChatGPT or Claude 2, but specialized for the agricultural supply chain. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/helios-unveils-ai-analyst-cersi-for-tracking-food-supply-chain-disruptions/?utm_source=press.coop 

 This week in data: How to create or destroy value with generative AI

In this segment: Why data is your moat, the latest in generative AI productivity research and why chief data officers are set up to fail. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/this-week-in-data-how-to-create-or-destroy-value-with-generative-ai/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Jetson raises $15M from Will.i.am and others for personal electric flying vehicle

Jetson has raised a $15 million seed round to help launch the Jetson One, a drone-like electric flying vehicle, in 2024. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/jetson-raises-15m-for-personal-electric-flying-vehicle/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Building more cyber-resilient satellites begins with a strong network

Getting the basics of cybersecurity strategy right is essential to ensuring the security of every satellite — the ultimate endpoint. #press

https://venturebeat.com/security/building-more-cyber-resilient-satellites-begins-with-a-strong-network/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Prime Gaming’s free spooky season games include Ghostwire: Tokyo

Prime Gaming is going fully spooky in October, offering several horror-themed titles including Ghostwire: Tokyo and The Textorcist. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/prime-gamings-free-spooky-season-games-include-ghostwire-tokyo/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Spectating Gran Turismo esports at Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7 exhibition

After seeing the Gran Turismo movie, Randall Hayward got a rare chance to see a real Porsche racecar exhibition -- and he won $15,000 too. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/spectating-gran-turismo-esports-at-porsche-rennsport-reunion-7-exhibition/?utm_source=press.coop 

 The implications of the generative AI gold rush

As AI labs become beholden to the interests of investors and big tech companies, they may be incentivized to focus more on research with... #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/the-implications-of-the-generative-ai-gold-rush/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Why Call of Duty has lasted 20 years without triggering franchise exhaustion | Rob Kostich

After 20 years, Call of Duty has hit more than $30 billion in lifetime revenue and more than 425 million copies sold. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/why-call-of-duty-has-lasted-20-years-and-how-to-make-it-last-longer-rob-kostich/?utm_source=press.coop 

 AI assistants boost productivity but paradoxically risk human deskilling

AI assistants can boost productivity if used judiciously, but we must not implement the technology in ways that degrade human capabilities. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/ai-assistants-boost-productivity-but-paradoxically-risk-human-deskilling/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Quizzing Intel exec Sandra Rivera about generative AI and more

I had a chance to pick the brain of Sandra Rivera, executive vice president and general manager of the Data Center and AI Group at Intel. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/quizzing-intel-exec-sandra-rivera-about-generative-ai-and-more/?utm_source=press.coop 

 How AI can be a ‘multivitamin supplement’ for many industries

AI won't replace humans, just as supplements don't replace a healthy diet. But AI will strengthen operations and fill in critical gaps. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/how-ai-can-be-the-multivitamin-supplement-for-many-industries/?utm_source=press.coop 

 A time of departures | Kaser Focus

GamesBeat's Rachel Kaser sees the games industry has lost people in the last weeks, between widespread layoffs and high profile retirements. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/a-time-of-departures-kaser-focus/?utm_source=press.coop 

 The Gamer and the Mouth mixes gaming and comedy

Cinemark and RealGoodTouring are putting on a new kind of live gaming event that marries gameplay with stand-up comedy. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/the-gamer-and-the-mouth-mixes-gaming-and-comedy/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Meta quietly unveils Llama 2 Long AI that beats GPT-3.5 Turbo and Claude 2 on some tasks

It's a big validation of Meta's open source approach toward generative AI, and indicates that open source can compete with the closed source. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/meta-quietly-releases-llama-2-long-ai-that-outperforms-gpt-3-5-and-claude-2-on-some-tasks/?utm_source=press.coop 

 At Manga Productions, the Saudis tap a new generation for talent | The DeanBeat

In Saudi Arabia, young people are the perfect workforce for Manga Productions, a Riyadh company that is making anime, manga and games. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/at-manga-productions-the-saudis-tap-a-new-generation-for-talent-the-deanbeat/?utm_source=press.coop 

 DataStax takes aim at event driven AI with open source LangStream project

DataStax's LangStream, an open-source project, has revolutionized event-driven AI by enabling real-time data streaming and integration with multiple vector databases. #press

https://venturebeat.com/data-infrastructure/datastax-takes-aim-at-event-driven-ai-with-open-source-langstream-project/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Vise Intelligence is a new AI to assist — not replace — financial advisors

Vise Intelligence is always standing by to act as a helpful assistant capable of pulling together information and suggesting... #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/vise-intelligence-launches-new-ai-to-assist-not-replace-financial-advisors/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Amazon Bedrock is now generally available as AWS enterprise GenAI efforts get serious

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the general availability of its Amazon Bedrock service, a vital tool in meeting the requirements of enterprise applications for generative AI. #press

https://venturebeat.com/data-infrastructure/amazon-bedrock-is-now-generally-available-as-aws-enterprise-genai-efforts-get-serious/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Enterprise-focused AI startup Cohere launches demo chatbot Coral and Chat API

Cohere touted the fact that its new chatbot API features Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), a method of controlling a chatbot's information sources. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/enterprise-focused-ai-startup-cohere-launches-demo-chatbot-coral-and-chat-api/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Automated healthcare? Plenful emerges from stealth with $10M to streamline medical admin

Plenful will use the funding to scale its team and market footprint, allowing healthcare organizations to automate tasks causing burnout. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/automated-healthcare-plenful-emerges-from-stealth-with-10m-to-streamline-medical-admin/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Epic lays off about 900 people, divests Bandcamp and SuperAwesome

Epic Games announced today that it has laid off hundreds of its staff, as well as divested Bandcamp and SuperAwesome, to cut costs. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/epic-lays-off-about-900-people-divests-bandcamp-and-superawesome/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Talespin launches extended reality learning app on Meta Quest

Talespin, which uses spatial computing to train workers, announced the launch of its extended reality (XR) learning app on Meta Quest. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/talespin-launches-extended-reality-learning-app-on-meta-quest/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Luda raises $7M in funding for AI training simulation

Luda announced it's launched its Real-Time Reinforcement Learning system for AI agents and raised $7 million in funding. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/luda-raises-7m-in-funding-for-ai-training-simulation/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Exclusive: Microsoft opens AI Co-Innovation Lab in San Francisco to empower Bay Area startups

Microsoft announced today in an exclusive VentureBeat report the opening of its fifth AI Co-Innovation Lab, located in downtown San Francisco. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/exclusive-microsoft-opens-ai-co-innovation-lab-in-san-francisco-to-empower-bay-area-startups/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Join the future of gaming with the Blockchain Game Alliance

The BGA is a global, non-profit, community-focused organization with over 500 trailblazing company members across the globe. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/join-the-future-of-gaming-with-the-blockchain-game-alliance/?utm_source=press.coop 

 What comes after AIOps? Atera says it’s AI powered IT (AIT)

Generative AI can bring more capabilities to IT operations, according to IT management platform vendor Atera, which today is announcing its new AI-powered IT (AIT) platform. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/what-comes-after-aiops-atera-says-its-ai-powered-it-ait/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Zakazane raises $1M for game studio packed with Eastern European veterans

Zakazane is a new Polish game studio full of game veterans, and it has raised a $1 million pre-seed investment. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/zakazane-raises-1m-for-game-studio-packed-with-eastern-european-veterans/?utm_source=press.coop 

 As Meta brings AI to apps, Google Bard’s fail offers cautionary tale

Meta's AI announcements come as fast-paced AI product releases are raising concerns about security, privacy, and just plain-old tech hubris. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/as-meta-brings-ai-to-apps-google-bards-fail-offers-cautionary-tale/?utm_source=press.coop 

 PlayStation head Jim Ryan steps down in March 2024

PlayStation boss, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan is retiring from the company after almost 30 years. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/playstation-head-jim-ryan-steps-down-in-march-2024/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Afference raises $1.5M to develop wearable neural interface platform

Afference announced today that it has raised $1.5 million in funding to develop its new neural interface (or “artificial sensation”) platform, called Phantom. Konvoy led the round, and Afference plans to use the money to enhance the Phantom platform, which offers a new kind of haptic device for... #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/afference-raises-1-5m-to-develop-wearable-neural-interface-platform/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Games are a big part of the Meta Quest 3 lineup

When Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the Meta Quest 3 today, he made sure to bring a lot of games along. The $500 virtual reality headset debuts on October 10, and it will play more than 500 games in the Quest family. On top of that, Meta said there will be 100 titles for the Quest 3, […] #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/games-are-a-big-part-of-the-meta-quest-3-lineup/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Why a DevOps approach is crucial to securing containers and Kubernetes

Find out what an ideal DevSecOps journey should look like, the best practices for building and running secure containers, and more. #press

https://venturebeat.com/security/why-a-devops-approach-is-crucial-to-securing-containers-and-kubernetes/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Epic files U.S. Supreme Court appeal in Apple antitrust case

Epic has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to take up its antitrust case against Apple's alleged iOS App Store monopoly. #press

https://venturebeat.com/games/epic-games-v-apple-supreme-court-filing-antitrust/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Protecting customer trust with AI is the future of e-commerce

E-commerce fraud can decimate a brand and alienate customers. It's on CIOs and CISOs to get e-commerce fraud detection and response right. #press

https://venturebeat.com/security/protecting-customer-trust-with-ai-is-the-future-of-e-commerce/?utm_source=press.coop 

 E-commerce fraud to cost $48 billion globally this year as attacks skyrocket, report says

Telesign's latest Trust Index shows why CIOs, CISOs, and their teams must first see e-commerce fraud prevention as a core business challenge and consider how AI-based techniques can help. #press

https://venturebeat.com/security/e-commerce-fraud-to-cost-48-billion-globally-this-year-as-attacks-skyrocket-report-says/?utm_source=press.coop 

 Europe’s largest seeded startup Mistral AI releases first model, outperforming Llama 2 13B

Mistral’s demonstration of a small model delivering high performance across a range of tasks could mean major benefits for businesses. #press

https://venturebeat.com/ai/mistral-ai-europe-startup-releases-mistral-7b-model/?utm_source=press.coop