Former Pfizer Employee Arrested on Covid Drug Insider Trading Charges
The former employee and his friend were charged with securities fraud for trading on insider information about Pfizer’s antiviral drug Paxlovid.
Researchers are getting organoids pregnant with human embryos
At first glance, it looks like the start of a human pregnancy: A ball-shaped embryo presses gently into the receptive lining of the uterus and then grips tight, burrowing in as the first tendrils of a future placenta appear. This is implantation—the moment that pregnancy officially begins. Only none of it is happening inside a…
European VCs & tech firms sign open letter warning against over-regulation of AI in draft EU laws
Major tech founders, CEOs, VCs and industry giants across Europe have signed an open letter to the EU Commission, warning that Europe could miss out on the generative AI revolution if the EU passes laws stifling innovation. Executives from 150 businesses, including Germany’s Siemens and France’s Airbus, highlighted the risks of tight regulation, saying the […]
European VCs & tech firms sign open letter warning against over-regulation of AI in draft EU laws by Mike Butcher originally published on TechCrunch
AI is not a panacea for software development
AI has a role in improving productivity, but let’s examine the facts to understand how — and then make informed decisions.
AI is not a panacea for software development by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch
TechCrunch+ roundup: Vertical AI, crypto losses decline, machine learning investor survey
We’re publishing on a lighter schedule to commemorate Independence Day, so I’ll return on Friday, July 7 with a new TC+ roundup.
TechCrunch+ roundup: Vertical AI, crypto losses decline, machine learning investor survey by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch
As Apple reaches $3T, it’s time to shake up the Big Tech club
While Apple’s ascent to this milestone is notable, there’s been a greater reshuffling in the ranks of the biggest tech stocks.
As Apple reaches $3T, it’s time to shake up the Big Tech club by Alex Wilhelm originally published on TechCrunch
Supreme Court Blocks Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan — Here’s How It May Affect the Economy
Constitutional questions surrounded the looming decision on President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program that would have eliminated federal student loan debt for about 20 million people.
GM buys software startup that predicts EV battery fires
General Motors said Friday it has acquired Algolion, an Israel-based software startup that can detect potential hazards in battery cells. Financial terms were not disclosed. The automaker did say that Algolion six employees, including the company’s founders, will remain based in Israel and join more than 850 employees at the GM Technical Center in Herzliya, Israel. […]
GM buys software startup that predicts EV battery fires by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch
Schools say US teachers’ retirement fund was breached by MOVEit hackers
Two U.S. schools have confirmed that TIAA, a non-profit organization that provides financial services for individuals in academic fields, has been caught up in the mass-hacks targeting MOVEit file transfer tools. Middlebury College in Vermont and Trinity College in Connecticut both released security notices confirming they experienced data breaches as a result of a security […]
Schools say US teachers’ retirement fund was breached by MOVEit hackers by Carly Page originally published on TechCrunch
‘That’s How We’ve Always Done It’ is Killing Your Business — Here are 4 Simple Ways to Cultivate Consistent Success
The business world will only get harder, sharper and more competitive. The last thing we can afford to do is let inertia hold us back.
UPS Workers Say a Strike Is ‘Inevitable,’ Would Be Largest Single-Employer Strike in U.S. History
The Teamsters gave UPS until Friday to submit their “best” and “final” offer.