ZeroDrift raises $10 million to protect AI models from themselves

ZeroDrift raises $10 million to protect AI models from themselves

As enterprises troubleshoot their AI systems, governance has emerged as a key challenge. Some are taking a dual approach: One model to handle incoming queries, while a second model keeps the first one from getting into trouble. That’s the premise of ZeroDrift, a new AI compliance service that announced a $10 million seed round on…

Pacific Fusion’s latest prototype packs 440 gigawatts into an 80-nanosecond burst

Pacific Fusion’s latest prototype packs 440 gigawatts into an 80-nanosecond burst

Pacific Fusion took the wraps off its latest pulser module prototype on Tuesday, a piece of equipment that allows the company to move ahead with its demonstration fusion power plant. Construction on the fusion power plant is expected to begin this summer. Results from the shipping container-sized prototype were good enough to unlock another tranche…

I finally bought the Transmit MacOS app, and that 16x faster transfer speed is just the beginning

I finally bought the Transmit MacOS app, and that 16x faster transfer speed is just the beginning

Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways If you regularly transfer files to/from remote servers, this app is for you. Transmit can connect with SFTP, WebDAV, and several cloud services. Transmit can be had for a one-time fee of $45. I upload and download files from multiple services and…

Want to be a Linux pro like me? Master these 8 skills first

Want to be a Linux pro like me? Master these 8 skills first

Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways If you want to master Linux, you need to know these things. Some of what you need to know is simple, but some is complex. Don’t just learn these aspects; master them. I’ve been using Linux since 1997, and my journey has been…

Should you switch to a Wi-Fi 7 mesh router? My home testing reveals what got better (and what didn’t)

Should you switch to a Wi-Fi 7 mesh router? My home testing reveals what got better (and what didn’t)

Tenda BE5100 3-Pack Mesh Wi-Fi System pros and cons Pros Makes mesh Wi-Fi easy to set up App offers pro-grade features, such as diagnostics Excellent hardware with Wi-Fi 7 support for a fraction of the price of some systems. Cons Units feel a bit cheap and “plasticky.” Spare satellite units retail for $100 each. Follow…

Revolut rolls out services to thousands of users in India ahead of broader launch

Revolut rolls out services to thousands of users in India ahead of broader launch

British fintech Revolut has quietly begun rolling out its services in India as part of a controlled beta program ahead of a broader launch, marking a significant milestone in its years-long effort to enter the country’s fast-growing digital payments market. Revolut started taking signups for its India app earlier this year, and some users who…

This AI weather startup is out-forecasting government agencies

This AI weather startup is out-forecasting government agencies

A new AI weather forecasting tool released today by the startup WindBorne Systems offers more frequent and accurate predictions on key variables than the world-leading system developed by European governments, thanks to advancements in how sensor readings are fed into deep learning models. Founded by a group of Stanford students in 2019, WindBorne began by…

Zigging when most are zagging, ex-Meta CTO raises $250M climate fund

Zigging when most are zagging, ex-Meta CTO raises $250M climate fund

Gigascale, the venture firm led by former Meta CTO Mike Schroepfer, announced on Monday that it had raised a $250 million fund to back founders who are “rebuilding the physical economy.” The new fund will focus on energy, grid infrastructure, and critical minerals all through the lens of climate tech. By continuing with the overt…

A new app, The Mall, is building a universal feed for online shopping

A new app, The Mall, is building a universal feed for online shopping

The mall is making a comeback. As younger people return to American shopping malls in greater numbers, a startup called “The Mall” is bringing the concept online with an app that lets users create a personalized virtual mall from their favorite brands and track sales in one place. The idea itself is simple, if not…