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Hello and welcome to Daily Crunch for Wednesday, February 2, 2022! Today we’re talking about AI code generation, fintech declines and the creator economy. Yes, it’s a grab bag because there’s just so darn much going on. Read on to catch up! – Alex
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AI code generation is going to rule: The process of writing code is a human-driven process today. However, DeepMind’s AlphaCode AI is getting pretty good at writing code for you. This reminds us of the work that GitHub is doing with its Copilot project. In short, code is getting better at writing code, and about time, I’d add.
Why PayPal’s stock got rekt today: During the COVID-19 pandemic, fintech got a boost. Trading volumes went up, helping power Robinhood and Coinbase to new heights. …
