Fearless Fund grant program was already ‘at risk’ before lawsuit
A leaked document shines new light on the fund’s relationship with Mastercard and the embattled grant program.
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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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November 2023
An Entrepreneur’s Blueprint for Crafting a Pitch Deck That Wows Investors
Developing a great pitch deck is critical for obtaining business funding, with an emphasis on connecting with investors’ objectives and preferences while stressing design, clarity and a passionate narrative.
Unlocking The Secrets Of Online B2B Success
Getting it right requires following best practices and trying many different approaches. Here’s how you do it.
Police Issue Warning About iPhone’s ‘NameDrop’ Feature
How to safely manage the iPhone’s latest feature and understand how the technology works.
Polestar’s climate-tweeting bot isn’t actually a bot, for good reason
“When is a bot a person?,” my colleague Kirsten asked after I learned that Polestar’s climate bot is more human than machine. Polestar launched its “Truth Bot” on X (formerly Twitter) ahead of COP28, the UN climate conference overseen by an oil executive. The Truth Bot replies to misleading tweets about the climate crisis and […]
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LockBit claims cyberattack on India’s national aerospace lab
The notorious ransomware gang LockBit has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack targeting India’s state-owned aerospace research lab. On Wednesday, LockBit added the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) to its dark web leak site, which ransomware gangs use to extort victims for ransom payments. The group threatened to publish the organization’s stolen data if it fails to […]
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The TechCrunch+ 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
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Scooter startup Tier lays off 22% of workforce to reach profitability
German micromobility operator Tier Mobility is laying off another 22% of its workforce to cut costs in the never-ending grind toward profitability, according to a LinkedIn post from CEO Lawrence Leuschner. The hits keep coming for the micromobility giant, which sailed into 2022 on a high note. By March 2022, Tier had raised a $200 […]
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Google Is Mass Deleting Accounts This Week — Here’s How To Make Sure Yours Is Safe
The company is reportedly removing inactive accounts on December 1.
‘It’s Time’: Mark Cuban Is Leaving ‘Shark Tank’
The billionaire shared the news on the “All the Smoke” podcast.