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
Sequoia reveals in filing how much is sitting in its Sequoia Capital Fund (and yes, it’s a lot)
Almost a year ago to the day, the 50-year-old investing powerhouse Sequoia Capital announced that it had reorganized itself around a singular, permanent structure: The Sequoia Capital Fund. Now, thanks to an SEC form filed on Friday, we know how much is sitting in the fund: $13.6 billion. The number represents two things: the value […]
Sequoia reveals in filing how much is sitting in its Sequoia Capital Fund (and yes, it’s a lot) by Connie Loizos originally published on TechCrunch
SoftBank loses nearly $6 billion in a quarter as downturn continues
SoftBank Group’s investment vehicles posted a loss of nearly $6 billion in the quarter that ended in December as the Japanese tech investor continues to bleed through the market downturn. This is the fourth consecutive quarter in which SoftBank Group has lost money, prompting many to challenge the fundamental thesis of the giant, which has […]
SoftBank loses nearly $6 billion in a quarter as downturn continues by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch
Dotfile is a one-stop identity verification API for compliance purposes
Meet Dotfile, a new startup backed by eFounders that just raised a $2.7 million funding round (€2.5 million) to help companies verify users and other companies with a single application programming interface (API). Serena is leading the funding round through its V13 Invest fund (backed by FDJ). Kima Ventures, Pareto Holdings, Super Capital, Upscalers, Polymatter […]
Dotfile is a one-stop identity verification API for compliance purposes by Romain Dillet originally published on TechCrunch
PhonePe taps cross-border UPI payments in revenue push
Indians traveling to many foreign markets including the UAE and Singapore may soon be able to use the popular UPI payments to make purchases when they land there. Bengaluru-headquartered fintech giant PhonePe said on Tuesday that it’s extending support for UPI international payments in the UAE, Singapore, Mauritius, Nepal and Bhutan. “Users will be able […]
PhonePe taps cross-border UPI payments in revenue push by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch
Twitter will stop forcing its algorithmic timeline on iOS and Android
The circle of Twitter decisions is complete. The social network will finally stop forcing its algorithmic “For You” timeline to users on iOS and Android. Twitter said that the apps will remember your choice of the timeline when you close them. Essentially, if you were looking at the chronological “Following” timeline while exiting the app, […]
Twitter will stop forcing its algorithmic timeline on iOS and Android by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch
Tinder rolls out new safety features, including an Incognito Mode
Tinder is rolling out new features aimed at making it easier for users on the dating app to control how they interact with others. The new features, which are rolling out globally, were announced today to mark Safer Internet Day. One of the new features is called “Incognito Mode” and is a step up from […]
Tinder rolls out new safety features, including an Incognito Mode by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch
Gameball raises $3.5M to scale its CRM platform for consumer brands
The uptake of customer relationship management (CRM) tools has grown immensely over the last few years such that the market size is expected to experience a 12.5% compound annual growth rate, and to be worth $145.79 billion in the next six years. This growth is largely attributable to the uptick of online merchants using CRM […]
Gameball raises $3.5M to scale its CRM platform for consumer brands by Annie Njanja originally published on TechCrunch
Gameball raises $3M to scale its CRM platform for consumer brands
The uptake of customer relationship management (CRM) tools has grown immensely over the last few years such that the market size is expected to experience a 12.5% compound annual growth rate, and to be worth $145.79 billion in the next six years. This growth is largely attributable to the uptick of online merchants using CRM […]
Gameball raises $3M to scale its CRM platform for consumer brands by Annie Njanja originally published on TechCrunch