At AI Research Conference, Signs Of Angst Over Deep Learning
Among AI researchers, there is a sense that deep learning is no longer the best approach for building software that can learn on its own as humans do.
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Roku’s CFO to Step Down
The departing executive helped to take Roku public and transform it from a hardware business to one that gets most of its revenue from advertising.
NBCU Eyes Charging Around $10 for Ad-Free Streaming Service
The pricing options under consideration reflect NBCUniversal’s desire to build a service that can make money by generating both ad and subscription revenue.
Trash Turns Into Treasure for Some Amazon Sellers
The maneuver, in which reporters went dumpster diving and sold what they found on Amazon, is a new example of the company's struggle to police its marketplace.
Another Employee Organizer Let Go by Google
The firing comes just weeks after Google let four employees who had ties to internal organizing efforts.
Peter Thiel Backs Zuckerberg on Facebook Political Ads Stance
Other Facebook executives have reportedly suggested banning political ads completely.
U.K. Looking Into Google Acquisition of Data Company
The U.K. hasn’t launched a full-blown investigation into Google's acquisition of a data analytics company yet, but the inquiry shows regulators are concerned.
Who Is Amazon’s Delivery Czar?
Dave Clark joined Amazon two decades ago and is the man responsible for making sure your packages arrive on time.
AI May Help Japan. Will It Help SoftBank?
At a conference, SoftBank's founder discussed how artificial intelligence can give Japan a boost. But SoftBank also desperately needs a boost.
Bitcoin Falls to Lowest Level Since May
The cryptocurrency appears to be declining under pressure from a crackdown in Chinese traders who still have a big impact on the market.
Vox to Stop Working With Many Freelancers Ahead of California Gig Economy Law
The decision suggests there may be some unintended consequences to the law, and that its original targets —Uber and Lyft—won’t be the only ones affected.
Netflix Reveals Details of Its International Business
Netflix shows that it has a lot of potential for growth in Asia Pacific, although competition and spending power could slow its expansion there.
Amazon Says Sellers Can’t Use FedEx Ground for Prime Shipments
The e-commerce giant and the delivery company have a thorny relationship, as Amazon's build-out of its own delivery network makes the two competitors.
New Nasdaq Stock Rules to Affect Amazon, Alphabet Trading
The new rules are designed to cut down certain kinds of computerized trading in stocks priced above $1,000 and protect small investors.
Intel Acquires AI Chip Startup Habana for $2 Billion
Deal is the latest sign of Intel's resolve to challenge AI chip market leader Nvidia with hardware that can handle a variety of tasks.
Behind Google’s Human Content Moderation
The revelations follow similar disclosures about Facebook and raise questions about tech companies’ responsibilities to workers who view disturbing material.
Silicon Valley Billionaires Bolstering Buttigieg
Some of Silicon Valley's most well-known billionaires planned to host a fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg on Monday.
NBCU Makes Burke Departure Official
Burke will step down as CEO on Jan. 1, succeeded by Jeff Shell. The shakeup could trigger the departure of other executives from NBCU.
Palantir Wins $111 Million U.S. Army Contract
The dealt strengthens Palantir’s ties with the U.S. government, which have strengthened as some tech companies balk at doing business with the Pentagon.
Amazon Turns Attention to Making Money From Alexa
The shift to focus on Alexa’s financial performance follows years in which Amazon pushed growth of the unit and tried to sell as many Echo speakers as possible.
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