The ‘Airbnbust’ Proves the Wild West Days of Online Vacation Rentals Are Over
Airbnb recently reported that 2022 was its first profitable year ever. But the deluge of new listings foreshadowed an inevitable correction.
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…
Indian edtech giant Byju’s says not acquiring Unacademy
Indian edtech giant Byju’s said on Thursday the firm and any of its subsidiaries are not engaging with rival Unacademy to explore an acquisition or merger, refuting a media report at a time when weakening global market conditions have sparked several consolidation plays in the industry. Indian news outlet MoneyControl reported earlier that Byju’s physical […]
Indian edtech giant Byju’s says not acquiring Unacademy by Manish Singh originally published on TechCrunch
OpenAI connects ChatGPT to the internet
OpenAI’s viral AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT, can now browse the internet — in certain cases. OpenAI today launched plugins for ChatGPT, which extend the bot’s functionality by granting it access to third-party knowledge sources and databases, including the worldwide web. Available in alpha to ChatGPT users and developers on the waitlist, OpenAI says that it’ll initially […]
OpenAI connects ChatGPT to the internet by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
3 Simple Ways to Build Social Commerce for Your Business
Explore three easy ways to build an engaged online community for your business and increase your revenue in the process.
Employee Search: How to Hire the Right Fit for Your Business
To simplify and enhance the hiring process, follow these strategies for conducting an effective employee search.
TikTok CEO Testifies in House Hearing: We Are Building ‘Firewall’ Around U.S. Data
The CEO of TikTok, Singapore-born Shou Chew, testified before Congress for the first time on Wednesday. He promised to safeguard U.S. data.
‘I Was Blindsided’: Giselle Bündchen Breaks Silence on FTX Collapse
The model lost an estimated $25 million in shares.
A Massive Hole In the Sun May Cause Dazzling Light Show Here On Earth
NASA says the coronal hole could blast the Earth with solar winds as early as Friday. What does this mean?
Now is the time to invest in Black-owned banks
It’s essential to consider this moment as an opportunity to start banking with some of the few Black-owned banks.
Now is the time to invest in Black-owned banks by Dominic-Madori Davis originally published on TechCrunch
TikTok questioned on ineffective teen time limits in Congressional hearing
In hopes of heading off concerns over the addictiveness of its app, TikTok earlier this month rolled out new screen time controls that limited minors under the age of 18 to 60-minute daily screen time limits. But in a Congressional hearing today before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, TikTik CEO Shou Zi Chew was […]
TikTok questioned on ineffective teen time limits in Congressional hearing by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch