Leaked data exposes a Chinese AI censorship machine
One academic who reviewed the dataset said it was “clear evidence” that China, or its affiliates, wants to use AI to improve repression.
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Bradley Tusk says he makes more money with ‘equity-for-services’ than he did as a traditional VC
Bradley Tusk, co-founder and managing partner at Tusk Venture Partners, told TechCrunch in today’s episode of Equity that VC as we know it is dead. And it has been for the last four years. “Maybe there’s some VC that I’ve never heard of that’s awash with liquidity the last couple of years, but we haven’t […]
Fintech Mercury lands $300M in Sequoia-led Series C, doubles valuation to $3.5B
Digital banking startup Mercury has raised $300 million in primary and secondary funding at a $3.5 billion post-money valuation, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Wednesday. The valuation is more than double the startup’s valuation when it last raised capital – a $120 million Series B round in 2021 that valued the company at $1.62 […]
How to Build a Resilient Business and Navigate Uncertainty With a Structured Risk Management System
Risk is both a threat and an opportunity — ISO 31000 provides a structured approach to managing it effectively.
I Turned My Passion Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business — These 4 Hacks Helped Keep My Joy Alive
Many entrepreneurs launch their businesses buoyed by a passion for their work, but time, burnout and boredom eventually erode it. Here are four happiness hacks that helped me stay engaged and inspired.
‘Major Milestone’: Dollar Tree Is Selling Its Family Dollar Chain For Over $1 Billion. Here’s Why.
The buyers are private equity firms Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management.
Nuclear startup Terrestrial Energy goes public via SPAC, netting $280 million in merger
The Canadian company is developing small modular reactors. It previously raised nearly $100 million.
Has GetReal cracked the code on AI deepfakes? $18M and an impressive client list says yes
The proliferation of scarily realistic deepfakes is one of the more pernicious byproducts of the rise of AI, and falling victim to scams based on these deepfakes is already costing companies millions of dollars — not to mention the implications these could have on national security. Today, a startup that’s built a toolset aimed at […]
A new social app is fighting rage-bait
Sez Us, a social app founded by Democratic strategist Joe Trippi, is trying to build a platform without rage-bait. Rage-bait refers to any posts that are intended to stoke controversy. This might be an intentionally controversial political take, or it can be a wholly fabricated scenario designed to farm engagement (for example, a satirical creator […]
Stocks are on Sale After the Crash: This OpenAI-Powered Tool Can Help You Buy In
Is now the right time to invest? This app can help you decide.