After Working at Google and Facebook, She Started a Company to Fight Forest Fires. Now The Government Is Her Customer.
OpenAI’s new safety committee is made up of all insiders
In light of criticism over its approach to AI safety, OpenAI has formed a new committee to oversee “critical” safety and security decisions related to the company’s projects and operations. But, in a move that’s sure to raise the ire of ethicists, OpenAI’s chosen to staff the committee with company insiders — including Sam Altman, […]
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Early bird gets the savings — 4 days left for Disrupt sale
Time is running out for tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to secure their early-bird tickets for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024! With only four days left until the May 31 deadline, now is the perfect time to purchase your tickets and save up to $800 before prices increase. This event will be held in San Francisco, drawing 10,000 […]
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10 Simple Ways to Create Referrals for Life
Skej’s AI meeting scheduling assistant works like adding an EA to your email
AI may not be up to the task of replacing Google Search just yet, but it can be useful in more specific contexts — including handling the drudgery that comes with performing everyday tasks, like scheduling meetings. That’s the premise behind the new startup, Skej, which offers an AI assistant you can loop into your […]
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The Restaurateur Who Created a Safe Space for Celebrities to Eat in Peace in NYC
Faircado raises $3M to nudge people to buy pre-owned goods
Faircado has built a browser extension that suggests pre-owned alternatives for ecommerce listings.
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Tumblr launches its semi-private Communities in open beta
Tumblr, the blogging site acquired twice, is launching its “Communities” feature in open beta, the Tumblr Labs division has announced. The feature offers a dedicated space for users to connect with others on different topics, outside of Tumblr’s main dashboard. The open beta comes six months after Communities launched in closed beta and represents a shift […]
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Félix Pago raises $15.5 million to help Latino workers send money home via WhatsApp
Remittances from workers in the U.S. to their families and friends in Latin America amounted to $155 billion in 2023. With such a huge opportunity, banks, money transfer companies, retailers, and fintechs are all trying make transfers more convenient on both sides of the transaction.
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