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upcoming events …
Thursday
NOV 20
demodayLA
Get ready for demodayLA! Join us for exciting demos from 10 startups and an onstage fireside chat with Josh Resnick (OpenSky Ventures) and Mike Jones (Science, Inc.). Don’t miss it! ATTEND
Wednesday
DEC 3
AI Breakthroughs, Adoption, Winners, Losers, & Where to Invest Next Panel
Join top LA female investors as they discuss AI breakthroughs and 2026 predictions. Learn about emerging trends, key opportunities, and strategic timing to maximize returns in the evolving AI landscape. ATTEND
Wednesday
DEC 10
LA Tech Holiday Party
As the year draws to a close, it's the perfect time for us to come together and celebrate the moments we've shared and the memories we've created. Join us for an evening of networking, inspiration, and fun as we toast to innovation and success in the heart of Los Angeles. More detail to follow…
Thursday
DEC 11
The Game Awards
Get ready to celebrate the pinnacle of creativity and technical brilliance in the global video game industry! The Game Awards is here to honor the very best in gaming, showcasing the incredible talent and innovation that drives this dynamic world! ATTEND
headline roundups …
Singapore is quietly becoming a global hub for innovation, with advancements like drone-pollinated tomatoes and quantum-powered drug discovery. - WIRED
OpenAI claims to have fixed ChatGPT's em dash issue, allowing users to remove them upon request. The em dash, often seen as a sign of AI-generated text, has appeared in various writings, leading to criticism of writers for relying on AI. - TechCrunch
Meta plans to assess employees on their AI expertise, making "AI-driven impact" a core expectation by 2026, according to an internal memo from Janelle Gale, Meta's head of people. - Business Insider
CrowdStrike and Nvidia's open-source AI enables enterprises to counter machine-speed attacks using autonomous agents powered by Charlotte AI and Nvidia Nemotron models. This innovation marks a new era in cybersecurity, leveraging open-source strengths and agentic AI to shift the balance of power against adversarial AI.- VentureBeat
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