Google, Accel India accelerator choses 5 startups and none are ‘AI wrappers’
Google and Accel say about 70% of AI startup pitches tied to India were “wrappers” as they reviewed more than 4,000 applications for their Atoms cohort.
The Download: perimenopause misinformation and China’s latest AI leap
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ByteDance reportedly pauses global launch of its Seedance 2.0 video generator
The company is reportedly delaying the launch as its engineers and lawyers work to avert further legal issues.
Unacademy to be acquired by upGrad in share-swap deal as India’s edtech sector consolidates
The deal comes after Unacademy’s valuation plunged from $3.5B to under $500M, as India’s once-booming edtech sector struggles.
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Get discounts on bulk supplies, office essentials, and everyday business expenses with this Costco membership.
Every Business Owner Needs This Password Manager for Just $24.97
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This Microsoft Office and Laptop Bundle Is Just $260: Great for Budget-Conscious Business Owners
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People Don’t Want to Pay For Service — They Want Results. This New Business Model Solves That Problem.
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The 6 Leadership Behaviors That Quietly Kill AI Momentum and How to Replace Them
Discover six common executive behaviors that consistently derail AI adoption, even when budgets, tools and talent are in place.
TechCrunch Mobility: Travis Kalanick’s return proves it really is 2016 again
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