US AI Safety Institute could face big cuts
The National Institute of Standards and Technology could fire as many as 500 staffers, according to multiple reports — cuts that further threaten a fledgling AI safety organization. Axios reported this week that the US AI Safety Institute (AISI) and Chips for America, both part of NIST, would be “gutted” by layoffs targeting probationary employees […]
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February 2023
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Transit tech company Via raises $110M at $3.5B valuation
On-demand shuttle service and transit tech company Via has raised another $110 million, bringing the company’s total funding to around $1 billion. The fresh capital pushes Via’s valuation up to $3.5 billion at the same price per share as the company’s previous financing in November of 2021. Via intends to use the funds to further […]
Transit tech company Via raises $110M at $3.5B valuation by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch
TechCrunch Disrupt returns this September
It’s a cold February across much of the U.S., but this hot newsflash should warm the cockles of every entrepreneur’s heart. TechCrunch Disrupt — the original startup conference — returns to San Francisco on September 19–21. Even better, the heat extends to tickets — they’re priced right and available now. Plan ahead for Disrupt 2023 […]
TechCrunch Disrupt returns this September by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch
Bigscreen’s new VR headset goes small
I’m not sure how high up size is on the VR scene’s current list of complaints. Truth is, there are still a lot of things standing between the technology and mainstream acceptance. Still, massive, bulky headsets are a thing worth discussing. Back at CES, I tried HTC’s VIVE XR Elite, which made portability a centerpiece. […]
Bigscreen’s new VR headset goes small by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch
Matchmaking service Tawkify picks up ‘anti-superficial’ dating app S’More in mobile expansion
Matchmaking service provider Tawkify announced today it acquired S’More, an “anti-superficial” dating app that had experimented with blurred profile photos and even blurred video chats, in an attempt to get people to get to know one another without the focus on physical appearance. With the acquisition, S’More is sunsetting its app, and founder Adam Cohen […]
Matchmaking service Tawkify picks up ‘anti-superficial’ dating app S’More in mobile expansion by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch
Practice your startup pitch on TechCrunch Live with Vanta and Sequoia
Practice pitching your startup on this week’s TechCrunch Live. I have two amazing guests and they bring along a lot of startup pitching experience. Three guests of this week’s TechCrunch Live event will have two minutes to practice their elevator pitch and they’ll get four minutes of candid feedback from the two guests. This week, […]
Practice your startup pitch on TechCrunch Live with Vanta and Sequoia by Matt Burns originally published on TechCrunch