February 22, 2025

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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June 2023

NestAway, once valued at over $225 million, sells for $11 million

June 2, 2023

PropTech firm Aurum is acquiring NestAway, a once high-flying Indian startup operating in the same space, for up to $10.9 million, in a deal that marks a near complete erosion in value for the startup’s investors. Eight-year-old NestAway raised $115 million over the years and was valued at $227 million in a funding round in […]

NestAway, once valued at over $225 million, sells for $11 million by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch

Volkswagen targets cool with a new American-sized ID.Buzz

June 2, 2023

It’s been far too long and yet you’re going to have to wait a bit longer. After years of impatient waiting, the U.S. version of the Volkswagen ID.Buzz finally made its debut Thursday in Huntington Beach, California. When pitted against the European spec bus — which is already on sale — everything about this version […]

Volkswagen targets cool with a new American-sized ID.Buzz by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch

Puneet Chandok, AWS India and South Asia head, has resigned

June 2, 2023

Puneet Chandok, the head of AWS in India and South Asia, has resigned, according to two sources familiar with the matter, a surprise move just weeks after the cloud giant pledged to invest over $12 billion in India by 2030. Chandok, who served as the President of AWS India and South Asia, joined the e-commerce […]

Puneet Chandok, AWS India and South Asia head, has resigned by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch

How Many Work Hours Are in a Year?

June 2, 2023
Want to know how many work hours are in a year for your business or personal reasons? Check out this detailed guide to learn the answer.

What Is an LLC? Here’s How It Works.

June 2, 2023
Deciding whether or not your business should be an LLC is a big decision. Continue reading to learn the pros and cons of starting your own LLC.

Gig workers in California to receive millions for unpaid vehicle expenses

June 2, 2023

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and other app-based ride-hail and delivery companies will have to reimburse California gig workers potentially millions of dollars for unpaid vehicle expenses between 2022 and 2023. The back payments come from a provision in Proposition 22, the controversial law that classifies gig workers as independent contractors rather than employees and promises them […]

Gig workers in California to receive millions for unpaid vehicle expenses by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch

Twitter’s trust and safety lead Ella Irwin resigns

June 2, 2023

Twitter’s head of trust and safety Ella Irwin has resigned, the now-former executive confirmed to Reuters on Thursday. Irwin took over for Yoel Roth, who famously left the company during the early days of Elon Musk’s chaotic Twitter takeover. While Roth clashed with Musk over the new Twitter owner’s hands-off approach to content moderation, Irwin […]

Twitter’s trust and safety lead Ella Irwin resigns by Taylor Hatmaker originally published on TechCrunch