Immoderata Tech #14
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Let’s dive in.
FinTech
Fintechs experiment with generative AI, but development is slow… more here.
How BaaS has emerged as a bright spot in the FinTech sector… more here.
Check out Pitchbook’s Q2 2023 Enterprise Fintech Report… more here.
Big Data and AI
There is no magic bullet when it comes to implementing AI, but one thing is for certain - the underlying data must be in place… more here.
How Amazon is racing to catch Microsoft and Google in generative A.I. with custom AWS chips… more here.
IBM researchers easily trick ChatGPT into hacking, showcasing how generative AI will likely affect the cyber threat landscape… more here.
“The most contrarian thing of all is not to oppose the crowd but to think for yourself”
Peter Thiel
Climate
The U.S. climate law, turning one year old this week, is juicing U.S. demand for a basket of minerals that won't be easy to meet… more here.
Carmakers race to develop solid-state batteries for EVs, which could improve driving range and safety while cutting production costs… more here.
The role of AI in Climate Tech and a straightforward framework for thinking about AI investing, according to G2 Venture Partners… more here.
Digital Health
Boston Consulting Group estimates that healthcare-related generative AI will grow at an 85% compound annual growth rate through 2027… more here.
Amazon bets big on virtual care, unveils nationwide telehealth service through its website, mobile app… more here.
Why AI will have the largest impact in Healthcare and what areas it will penetrate first, according to Andreessen Horowitz… more here.
“The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have”
Marcus Aurelius
Cloud
Google launches Pricing API to help enterprises optimize cloud costs as other cloud providers follow suit…more here.
Researchers use the cloud to replicate supercomputer for heart disease study… more here.
AWS brings easy AI app development to companies via an out-of-the-box experience… more here.
Ecosystem
Here’s what the Fearless Fund lawsuit could mean for venture… more here.
A.I. startups are losing their bloom for seed investors, argues one VC… more here.
The startup landscape has shifted dramatically: Accelerators must adapt or fade away… more here.
“They used to say that if man was meant to fly, he'd have wings.”
James T. Kirk
Until next time,
Eric
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