Mickey Maurer: ChatGPT and the last passenger pigeon
Although, the app has been available less than a year, it has garnered more than 100 million users, making it the fastest growing consumer application of all time.
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Indianapolis ed-tech firm secures $1.45M in state incentives
Ellipsis Education, which formerly operated as Codelicious and currently has 30 employees, plans to hire another 91 people over the next few years. The company, which offers computer science curricula for schools, says school districts’ growing interest in computer classes is fueling its growth.
Regulators: Facebook misled parents, failed to guard privacy of children
The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday proposed sweeping changes to a 2020 privacy order with Facebook—now called Meta. The FTC said the company has failed to fully comply with the order. Meta called the announcement a “political stunt.”
Hate passwords? Google plans to sideline them with passkeys
Passkeys are designed to offer a safer alternative to passwords and texted confirmation codes. Here’s what you need to know.
Scientists warn of AI dangers but don’t agree on solutions
Computer scientists who helped build the foundations of today’s artificial intelligence technology are expressing concerns, but that doesn’t mean they agree on what the dangers are or how to prevent them.
Purdue, IEDC, Belgian firm partner to advance Indiana’s semiconductor industry
Purdue, the IEDC and Belgium-based Imec announced Wednesday that they have entered into a five-year memorandum of understanding to advance Indiana’s semiconductor industry, with each party providing “significant investment” to the partnership.
Carmel-based KAR to change its name to OpenLane
If the new name sounds familiar, that’s because KAR has been using it for a portion of its business after acquiring a California-based online auction company named OpenLane Inc. in 2011.
Emerging hardtech field offers opportunities
Indiana’s business, academic and economic development leaders see the industry as a huge opportunity for the state.
Judge rules against Google, allows antitrust case to proceed
The lawsuit alleges that Google holds a virtual monopoly in online advertising that works to the detriment of consumers.
New organization aims to get girls interested in STEM, motorsports
Sim 4 Stem, launched by two former professional female athletes, is launching next month with events geared around the Indianapolis 500. One of the group’s founders, Nicci Daly, is the niece of retired racer Derek Daly of Carmel.
IT outsourcing firm plans to hire 450 for new Indianapolis office
Tek Experts, which has more than 6,000 employees worldwide, just opened an office in Indianapolis. The company has received an offer of up to $2 million in state tax incentives based on its ambitious growth plans.
Honda outlines ambitious global strategy for electric cars
Honda is gearing up for an electrification shift in North America with two models developed with General Motors going on sale next year and a bigger EV with a new platform in 2025, a year earlier than initially announced.
U.S. officials seek to crack down on harmful AI products
FTC Chair Lina Khan joined top officials from U.S. civil rights and consumer protection agencies to put businesses on notice that regulators are working to track and stop illegal behavior in the use and development of artificial intelligence.
Zylo, Glassboard, Qualifi, Allegion among 2023 Mira Award winners
The Mira Awards, now in its 24th year, is Indiana’s oldest and largest tech awards program. Winners were announced at an awards gala Saturday evening in downtown Indianapolis.
Tech consultant eImagine nabs state incentives to hire more Hoosiers
The Indianapolis-based firm has already made progress on its goal of hiring 113 additional Hoosiers by the end of 2026.
SpaceX giant rocket explodes minutes into test flight
The company plans to use Starship to send people and cargo to the moon and, eventually, Mars. NASA has reserved a Starship for its next moonwalking team, and rich tourists are already booking lunar flybys.
Partner in planned Indianapolis battery plant facing financial distress
In June, Slovakian startup InoBat announced it was partnering with New York City-based Ideanomics to build the research, development and manufacturing facility. But Ideanomics now says it’s not sure it will be in business in a year.
Concert livestreaming platform Mandolin to cease operations
Conceptualized through venture studio High Alpha, Mandolin emerged during the pandemic as a successful concert livestreaming platform.
Westfield-based ag-tech firm Taranis names new CEO
Westfield-based agricultural technology company Taranis Inc. on Tuesday announced the promotion of Opher Flohr to chief executive, succeeding Bar Veinstein.
Purdue to hire 50 faculty, invest $100M in chip research under new initative
Purdue University on Friday announced a major undertaking and a multi-million-dollar investment to advance the university’s commitment to computer sciences, artificial intelligence and microchip research.