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Beyond the model race: AI coding start-ups start competing on judgment

NxCode raises a seven-figure investment from GSR Ventures as the race in AI-powered software development shifts from generating code to verifying, judging and trusting it.

  • NxCode's platform translates plain English into functional software
  • 96% of developers do not fully trust AI-generated code
  • NxCode's review layer addresses judgment problem in AI coding

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Best Resources to Learn AI (For Developers)

Everyone is talking about AI. But if you're a developer who actually wants to understand it, not just use ChatGPT, but genuinely learn how the models work, how to build with them, and where the field…

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AI in business: 'How can we do things completely differently now?'

Nine out of 10 large business are using AI, but only four percent are using it to transform their core operations.

  • 91% of businesses with over 100 employees have adopted AI.
  • Only 4% leverage AI to revolutionize core operations.
  • 74% support creation of AI oversight body like Australia's Office of AI.

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Why Japan’s booming AI market is harder to crack than it looks

Japan’s AI market is growing fast. It is valued at approximately US$8.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to nearly triple to US$27.9 billion by 2029, making it one of the most compelling AI opportunities in Asia. An ageing population drives demand for automation. Strong manufacturing and healthcare infrastructure support adoption.

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Anthropomorphizing AI?

I am very much opposed to the view that the AIs are sentient, or might be sentient. I view that as a category error, and the chances of it being true are vanishingly small.

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HK 'can become hub for embodied AI robot development'

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Monday Hong Kong can play a unique and important role in the development of embodied artificial intelligence.

  • Hong Kong can become a leading hub for embodied AI robot development.
  • Financial Secretary Paul Chan highlighted international scenarios and research ecosystem.
  • Government investment in Galbot yields fruitful results and boosts development.

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Urgent: maximise the positive uses of AI

  • Bill Gates, despite past controversies, remains influential in AI discussions
  • Nvidia reportedly in talks to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion
  • AI safety startups attract venture capital for responsible AI deployment

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The dawn of physical AI

Wall Street and Silicon Valley have high hopes for AI that interacts with the real world. But unions and economists warn of its effects on jobs and wages

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42Maru Targets Saudi AI Partnerships

Agentic AI startup 42Maru announced on Aug. 31 that it will accelerate its penetration into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) market, including Saudi Arabia, through the ‘K-Tech Service SME and…

  • 42Maru aims to expand AI partnerships in Saudi Arabia.
  • Joint program with KOSME supports tech SMEs and startups.
  • Deploying LLM42 and RAG42 for secure, on-premise AI solutions.
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