X warns that you might lose followers as it does another bot sweep

April 4, 2024

X is warning users they may see a reduction in their follower counts as the company attempts to clear the network of some spammers and bots in a large sweep. Via an announcement published by X’s Safety account, the company on Thursday will begin a “significant, proactive initiative” to eliminate accounts that violate X’s rules […]

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OpenStack improves support for AI workloads

April 4, 2024

OpenStack allows enterprises to manage their own AWS-like private clouds on-premises. Even after 29 releases, it’s still among the most active open-source projects in the world and this week, the OpenInfra Foundation that shepherds the project announced the launch of version 29 of OpenStack. Dubbed ‘Caracal,’ this new release emphasizes new features for hosting AI […]

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Net neutrality won’t survive a Trump presidency

April 4, 2024

Net neutrality’s long trip toward (then away from, then toward again, then away, and now once more toward) federal protections against broadband meddling may be entering its final chapter, either to die forever or be enshrined in law — dependin, like so many things, on the outcome of the election in November. If Biden wins […]

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Fintech funding slows to the lowest level since 2017

April 4, 2024

CB Insights released its Q1 2024 State of Venture Report, revealing that fintech funding slid by 16% during the three-month period.

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How to Navigate the Choppy Waters of Startup Valuation

April 4, 2024
In a landscape where down rounds are rising and a good business idea doesn’t always equal financial gain, entrepreneurs must navigate the tricky waters of valuation with a clear-eyed approach to secure the funding they need.