New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs RAISE Act to regulate AI safety
The bill will require large AI developers to publish information about their safety protocols and report safety incidents to the state within 72 hours.
The ascent of the AI therapist
We’re in the midst of a global mental-health crisis. More than a billion people worldwide suffer from a mental-health condition, according to the World Health Organization. The prevalence of anxiety and depression is growing in many demographics, particularly young people, and suicide is claiming hundreds of thousands of lives globally each year. Given the clear…
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Sequoia partner spreads debunked Brown shooting theory, testing new leadership
The newest episode raises questions about whether Sequoia’s new leadership — managing partners Alfred Lin and Pat Grady, who took over last month — can or will rein in Maguire’s social media activity.
How I Turned My Internet Browser Into a $30 Per Hour AI Marketing Assistant — Here’s the Exact Setup
Stop collecting prompts. Start building a system that turns attention into revenue — with three moves inside ChatGPT Agent.
Ex-Splunk execs’ startup Resolve AI hits $1 billion valuation with Series A
The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, according to people familiar with the deal.
Rocket Lab wins another defense-related space contract
The $816 million contract follows a separate $515 million — both awarded by the U.S. Space Development Agency.
Building venture-backable companies in heavily regulated spaces
This week on Build Mode, Startup Battlefield editor Isabelle Johannessen spoke to two founders who are working to make progress in industries ripe for disruption, despite the regulatory headaches that might have deterred many other people.
Employee Perk Programs Matter More Than Ever and Most Companies Get This Part Wrong
Burnout rises and job loyalty shrinks, shifting perks from “nice-to-have” to a much-needed core culture strategy. Roll perks out effectively, without the headaches.
Former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario resigns from Rivian’s board
Marcario joined the board in 2021, and will maintain her position as chair overseeing the Rivian Foundation, which made its first grants last year.
Where are investors placing their bets next year? AI, AI, AI.
Investors at TechCrunch Disrupt explained their focus on artificial intelligence and offered advice to founders on how to stand out in a crowded AI field.