July 4, 2025

The Download: India’s AI independence, and predicting future epidemics

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inside India’s scramble for AI independence Despite its status as a global tech hub, India lags far behind the likes of the US and China when it comes to homegrown AI. That gap…

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The Download: Worldcoin under investigation, and food’s complex climate future

August 7, 2023
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Worldcoin just officially launched. Why is it already being investigated? It’s possible you’ve heard the name Worldcoin recently. It’s been getting a ton of attention—some good, some … not so good.  It’s a…

Worldcoin just officially launched. Here’s why it’s already being investigated.

August 7, 2023
This article is from The Technocrat, MIT Technology Review’s weekly tech policy newsletter about power, politics, and Silicon Valley. To receive it in your inbox every Friday, sign up here. It’s possible you’ve heard the name Worldcoin recently. It’s been getting a ton of attention—some good, some … not so good.  It’s a project that…

One Model lands $41M to bring data science-powered insights to HR

August 7, 2023
One Model, a platform that uses AI to help employers make decisions about recruiting, hiring, promotions, layoffs and general workplace planning, today announced that it’s raised $41 million in a funding round led by Riverwood Capital. Christopher Butler, CEO of One Model, said that the capital will be used to “boost several of the company’s […]

Array Labs is scanning the Earth from space to equip autonomous vehicles with 3D maps

August 7, 2023
It’s an oft-told story: the boom of space startups today can be traced to dramatically lowered cost in launch and satellite manufacturing over the past ten years. But Array Labs, a two-year-old startup based in Silicon Valley, is also taking advantage other technological developments in its quest to build a 3D map of the Earth. […]

How a frugal approach helped land Lula more runway amid a market downturn

August 6, 2023
It was an eventful week in fintech startup land, and we did our best to capture the highlights. We covered some raises, new product lines, at least one M&A deal and more. Oh, and if you want to receive this in your inbox in the future, sign up here. Lula tightens its belt and raises […]