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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January 2024
10 Reasons Why Branding Is Important, Even For Startups
A postcard from Las Vegas and CES
This week Devin, Kirsten and I have been running around in Las Vegas for CES to figure out what’s going on in the world of tech.
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How low can bitcoin ETF fees drop before it hurts a business?
Some of the approved issuers are taking extra steps to ensure that their product stands out from the pack.
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Why valves are a spacecraft engineer’s worst nightmare
Follow the space industry long enough and you’ll notice that an outsized number of the problems that cause catastrophic failures of satellites or launch vehicles can be traced to a physically small but ubiquitous part: valves. Valves play a critical role in the spacecraft’s architecture, regulating the flow of pressurents like helium and propellants. They […]
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4 Tips for Starting an Online Business in 2024
How Web 3.0 is Shaping the Next Digital Frontier
How to build a solid — and profitable! — AI startup
After a year of people throwing money at AI companies, investors are now looking for startups that are more solid and viable.
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Hertz is selling its EVs because it botched the rollout for ride-share drivers
Hertz said in an SEC filing that it would be selling 20,000 of its EVs and replacing them with fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
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