OpenAI delays launch of voice assistant, citing safety testing
The company first showed off the tools in a demo last month that triggered excitement from ChatGPT users—but also the threat of a lawsuit from actor Scarlett Johansson.
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Car dealerships in North America revert to pens and paper after cyberattacks
CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks Wednesday. That led to an outage that has continued to impact operations.
Apple accused of violating EU’s new tech competition rules
In a set of preliminary findings, the European Union found the company to be the first in breach of the Digital Markets Act, a sweeping set of rules designed to prevent Big Tech from stifling competition.
Car dealerships disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on software supplier
For prospective car buyers, that may mean delays at dealerships or vehicle orders written up by hand, with no immediate end in sight.
Local tech exec R.J. Talyor launches marketing startup with $2M in seed funding
Talyor is the CEO and one of the four locally based co-founders of Backstroke, which uses generative artificial intelligence to create customized marketing emails at scale
Nvidia’s stock market value tops $3.3 trillion, making it No. 1 in S&P 500
The company’s journey to be one of the most prominent players in AI has produced some eye-popping numbers. Here’s a look:
McDonald’s ending its test run of AI-powered drive-thrus with IBM
Numerous fast food chains have begun exploring the implementation of AI across operations over recent years, with many pointing to possibilities of maximizing speed and cutting costs.
Surgeon general asks Congress to require warning labels for social media
Dr. Vivek Murthy said social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people and should carry warning labels similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes.
2024 Corporate 100: Telamon thrives by connecting people, products
Today, Telamon operates in 13 states, India, Mexico and Macedonia and designs, builds and installs networks that support telecommunication networks, appliances and industrial processes.
Indianapolis-based tech startup Holder ceases operations
Holder, a blockchain-focused marketing tech firm, launched out of Indianapolis venture studio High Alpha in 2022. Its CEO told IBJ the company was too early to market in an emerging industry.
Young, other lawmakers from Indiana urge U.S. to give SK Hynix funding from CHIPS act
SK Hynix is planning to build a $3.87 billion semiconductor packaging facility at the Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette.
High Alpha closes on $125M investment fund, downsizes staff
Fund IV marks some shifts in Indianapolis-based High Alpha’s operating strategy—notably, it plans to launch fewer companies per year than it traditionally has in the past, and it has cut its staff nearly in half.
Apple leaps into AI with array of upcoming iPhone features, deal with ChatGPT
Apple has jumped into the race to bring generative artificial intelligence to the masses, spotlighting a slew of features designed to soup up the iPhone, iPad and Mac. And it’s counting on OpenAI to make its often-bumbling virtual assistant Siri smarter and more helpful.
Apple expected to enter AI race with ambitions to overtake the early leaders
Apple’s next generation of software is expected to be packed with an array of AI features likely to make its often-bumbling virtual assistant Siri smarter, and make photos, music, texting a more productive and entertaining experience.
Data centers are choosing Indiana. Is the state’s electricity supply ready?
In the five years since lawmakers approved generous financial incentives specific to data centers, eight have located in Indiana. Four announcements have come in the last six months alone.
Fishers-based Spokenote gaining traction with sports teams
Fishers-based tech startup Spokenote, which signed a first-of-its-kind sponsorship deal with the Indiana Pacers several months ago, said that deal has led to additional opportunities with other sports teams, including the Indy Eleven.
Antitrust enforcers to investigate leading AI companies Microsoft, Nvidia, OpenAI
Federal officials have signaled for more than a year that they’ve been watching out for monopolistic behavior in the rapidly advancing industry.
Microsoft planning $1B data center in Indiana
The 245,000-square-foot facility, to be located on nearly 500 acres in the Radius Industrial Park, is expected to create up to 200 jobs by the end of 2032.
2024 Innovation Issue: Circle Beverage expands reach with robotic sleeving
The company has spent millions on the mostly automated production line. That shift has allowed the company’s 30 employees to upskill to work with the technology, but he said some manual labor remains.
2024 Innovation Issue: The path to Industry 4.0
Numerous groups are working to advance both technology adoption and related workforce development in Indiana’s manufacturing industry, especially among the small companies that represent the bulk of Indiana’s manufacturers.