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The TechCrunch team is gearing up for the annual Disrupt conference in San Francisco, featuring a diverse lineup of speakers from the AI sector, academia, and policy. Notable discussions include an interview with Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas, who is facing a lawsuit from News Corp's Dow Jones over content issues. Additionally, Zoox co-founder Jesse Levinson will share insights on the future of autonomous vehicles under Amazon's ownership.
Panels will address critical topics such as the spread of disinformation through AI and the ethical challenges posed by rapid advancements in the field. Experts from various organizations, including Cara and ElevenLabs, will explore the legal implications of AI's growth. The event promises to highlight the intersection of technology, policy, and ethics in the evolving AI landscape.
• Perplexity serves 100 million queries weekly but faces legal challenges.
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Generative AI refers to algorithms that can create new content, such as text or images, based on training data.
Disinformation involves the deliberate spread of false information, often exacerbated by AI tools.
Synthetic data is artificially generated data used to train AI models, which can enhance learning without privacy concerns.
Perplexity is an AI-powered search engine that recently achieved significant query volume but is facing legal scrutiny.
Sierra is an AI startup co-founded by Bret Taylor, which recently secured substantial funding to enhance its operations.
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