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Sesame Speech Model: How This Viral AI Model Generates Human-Like Speech
A deep dive into residual vector quantizers, conversational speech AI, and talkative transformers. The post Sesame Speech Model: How This Viral AI Model Generates Human-Like Speech appeared first on Towards Data Science.
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Forerunner’s long game: As startups stall before IPO, all options are on the table
Thirteen years ago, Forerunner Ventures began helping to usher in a new era of consumer startups, including Warby Parker, Bonobos, and Glossier. None has gone through a traditional IPO process. Warby Parker was taken public through a special purpose acquisition vehicle. Bonobos was acquired by Walmart. Glossier is still privately held, along with many other […]
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:US judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can be deported for his views
White House has claimed that Khalil’s ‘beliefs and associations’ are counter to US foreign policy interestsMahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate and Palestinian organizer, is eligible to be deported from the United States, an immigration judge ruled on Friday during a contentious hearing at a remote court in central Louisiana.The decision sides with the Trump administration’s claim that a short memo written...
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Long-term holders continue to accumulate as short-term sellers react to market stress
The sell-side risk ratio is a behavioral metric designed to assess the likelihood of Bitcoin holders selling their coins based on past accumulation and current market conditions. A low value suggests holders are unlikely to spend, while a high value indicates mounting incentives to realize gains or cut losses. By segmenting this ratio across long-term […] The post Long-term holders continue to accumulate as short-term...
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Adding Google Gemini to Samsung's Ballie AI robot sounds impressive, but I'm not sure it matters
Why adding Gemini to Samsung's Ballie robot may be unnecessary.
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Big Tech cozied up to Trump — it’s not getting much in return
For a while, it looked like President Donald Trump was going to have Big Techâs back. Now, the tech industry is collateral damage in his global trade war. On Thursday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen floated the idea of placing âa levy on the advertising revenues of digital servicesâ if tariff negotiations with […]
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Netflix is testing a new OpenAI-powered search
Netflix is starting to test search that’s powered by OpenAI, according to Bloomberg. The new search engine will let users “look for shows using far more specific terms, including the subscriber’s mood, for example, the company said,” per the report. This OpenAI-powered search will also allow users to make queries that “go well beyond genres […]
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Need Python Projects To Keep Me Occupied
Hey everyone! I’m looking for some fun Python projects to keep me busy. I’m fairly familiar with Python and have worked on a few basic projects, but I want to challenge myself and dive deeper into more interesting or complex areas. I'm particularly interested in: Game development (maybe with Pygame or something more advanced) Math-related projects (like algorithms, calculators, or even machine learning) Useful tools or...
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Let Technology Serve You — Not Control You
In a world where digital tools are everywhere, it’s easy to forget: technology was made to serve humans—not the other way around…Continue reading on Medium »
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Turkey’s Democratic Uprising: A Generation Takes a Stand
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Apr 11 (IPS) - In the heart of Istanbul, a remarkable transformation is underway. What began as student protests following the politically motivated arrest of Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has evolved into Turkey’s most significant pro-democracy mobilisation in years. The streets that once pulsed with the routine of daily life now throb with the energy of millions demanding a return to democratic...
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu play Slash or Pass: Doctor Who Edition
"Doctor Who" stars Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu try to determine whether or not their characters can defeat these iconic film/tv villains.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Apple Maps Web App Finally Arrives for Mobile Devices — But Will Android Users Bite?
For years, Apple Maps was like the velvet rope of navigation apps—you needed to be part of the Apple ecosystem to get past the bouncer…Continue reading on Medium »
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Apple’s iPhone Fold Leak Reveals Groundbreaking Metallic Glass Hinge for Unmatched Durability
For years, Apple fans have been waiting for the company’s take on a foldable iPhone. Now, thanks to new leaks, we’re getting a clearer…Continue reading on Medium »
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Google Pixel 9a — Basic in All the Right Ways
Starting at just $499—The Best Value Android Phone AroundContinue reading on Medium »
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Get Started: Lino Network Airdrop Claim Guide Inside
Lino Network Crypto Airdrop: How To Claim Free Lino Network? The Lino Network Airdrop was a free distribution of Lino Network tokens to…Continue reading on Medium »
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:How to Land an Internship in Tech Without a Big Network
A Public School Student’s Guide to Landing a Tech InternshipContinue reading on Medium »
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Gen-Express-Cli : Generate Express Projects in Seconds!
Hey everyone, I’m excited to share gen-express-cli – a CLI tool that now supports Express 5! Quickly scaffold an Express 5 project, so you can jump straight into coding without the boilerplate hassle. Why you’ll love it: Instant Setup: Generate a ready-to-go Express project with a single command. Customizable: Easily tailor the scaffolded code to fit your project needs (ESM, typescript, jest ...) Fast &...
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Australia election 2025 live: Albanese and Dutton gear up for campaign launches; Plibersek deflects question over Labor leadership
Anthony Albanese to campaign in Perth, while Peter Dutton in western SydneyAnywhere but Canberra: Australian voters on what matters to themInteractive guide to electorates in the Australian electionListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastPlibersek deflects question over whether she...
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Court ruling saying Mahmoud Khalil can be deported condemned as ‘unjust and alarming’ – live
Columbia University graduate’s support team says decision puts at risk free speech after court says state department memo on beliefs was enough evidence for removalUS judge rules Mahmoud Khalil is eligible to be deported for his viewsAdvocates for academic freedom are bracing for what they expect to be the next phase of the government’s effort to reshape higher education: an overhaul of the system accrediting...
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu Refuses Calls to End the Gaza War as Palestinians Struggle to Survive
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 11 (IPS) - Since the breakdown of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the Gaza Strip has been subjected to significant bombardment and blockages of humanitarian aid. With aid deliveries having been halted from entering the Gaza Strip for over one month, roughly two million Palestinians have been relying on dwindling resources, facing heightened risks of malnutrition and disease.Read...
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:10 Of The Most Stolen Cars In America In 2024
A car is an important investment and having it be the target of thieves is an unsettling proposition. Here are the most often stolen cars in the U.S. last year.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Nintendo Switch 2 recent updates: Release date, price, new games and everything else you need to know
With Nintendo's April 2 Direct showcase over and done, we now know more about the Switch 2 than ever before, including its release date (June 5) and price ($450!). We're also keeping a close eye on how the recently-announced tariffs in the United States are affecting Nintendo's launch plans — the company has already paused pre-orders in the US that were set to take place on April 9. Thanks to Nintendo's January 16...
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Standard Chartered, OKX, Franklin Templeton launch trading platform pilot with tokenized fund collateral
Standard Chartered, OKX, and Franklin Templeton launched a pilot trading platform designed to enable institutional clients to use crypto and tokenized money market funds as collateral in off-exchange transactions, according to an April 10 release. Franklin Templeton’s Digital Assets division will contribute tokenized on-chain assets, which OKX clients will be able to integrate into trading […] The post Standard...
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Netflix’s Moonrise Anime Is a Gorgeous Space Opera, but Its Story Is a Mess
Fullmetal Alchemist creator Hiromu Arakawa and Attack on Titan director Masashi Koizuka, with Wit Studio at the helm, deliver a sci-fi anime that, despite its pedigree, fails to meet expectations.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Meta’s vanilla Maverick AI model ranks below rivals on a popular chat benchmark
Earlier this week, Meta landed in hot water for using an experimental, unreleased version of its Llama 4 Maverick model to achieve a high score on a crowdsourced benchmark, LM Arena. The incident prompted the maintainers of LM Arena to apologize, change their policies, and score the unmodified, vanilla Maverick. Turns out, it’s not very […]
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Rageh Omaar returns to ITV’s News at Ten after illness on live programme
International affairs editor was taken to hospital last year after appearing shaky and struggling to read newsThe broadcaster Rageh Omaar has carried out his first foreign dispatch for ITV since he was taken to hospital last year after falling ill while presenting the News at Ten.The ITV News international affairs editor, 57, featured in a prerecorded package on west Africa on ITV’s News at Ten on Friday evening....
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Tech CEO promised AI but hired workers in the Philippines instead, FBI claims
The Nate app promised to automate payments with AI; instead, it had human workers pulling the levers behind the scenes.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Documents reveal Trump’s plan to gut funding for Nasa and climate science
Critics say Nasa faces ‘extinction-level event’ with budget plan, with climate research funding also to be slashedDonald Trump shows no signs of easing his assault on climate science as plans of more sweeping cuts to key US research centers surfaced on Friday.The administration is planning to slash budgets at both the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (Noaa) and the National Aeronautics and Space...
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:The Social Security Administration is reportedly moving all official communication to X
The Social Security Administration is planning to stop issuing press releases and move all of its official communications to X, according to Wired. The change is happening amidst cuts at the department directed by DOGE, the organization created by Elon Musk, the CEO of X. "We are no longer planning to issue press releases or those dear colleague letters to inform the media and public about programmatic and service...
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:AI and Data Centers Could Use as Much Energy as Japan by 2030
A new report estimates electricity demand for artificial intelligence could quadruple in the next five years.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:AI isn’t ready to replace human coders for debugging, researchers say
Even when given access to tools, AI agents can't reliably debug software.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Mikal Mahdi killed by firing squad as South Carolina pushes execution spree
Mahdi, who killed an officer in 2004, endured torture in his childhood and argued he was denied a fair trialA prison firing squad in South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi on Friday, the second recent death row killing in the state by authorized gunfire.Mahdi, 42, was shot dead by corrections employees inside the execution chamber, where authorities have carried out a rapid spree of killings as South Carolina aggressively...
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Tax Day is almost here: Get Turbotax on sale now!
Do you still ned to file your taxes? You only have a few days until Tax Day!
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Why Are Fire Trucks Red?
Ever wonder why fire trucks are red? Discover the history, psychology, and visibility reasons behind this classic color choice.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Judge Rules Against Most of DCG’s Motion to Dismiss NYAG’s Civil Securities Fraud Suit
The judge agreed to toss out two of the claims against DCG, its CEO Barry Silbert and Michael Moro, the former CEO of Genesis Global Capital, on the grounds that they were duplicative.
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