Nickie Louise

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Nickie is a writer, editor, and co-founder of TechStartups.com based in the Washington Metropolitan Area. She covers early-stage startups, AI, emerging technologies, cryptocurrencies, gaming, and gadgets. When she’s not writing about innovation, Nickie enjoys crafts, spending time with her family and children, hiking, and exploring God’s majestic creation.

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Mistral, a generative AI startup aiming to be Europe’s OpenAI, seeks $300 million in new funding

Nickie Louise Posted On October 31, 2023

Mistral AI, a Paris, France generative AI startup co-founded by former researchers from Meta Platforms and Alphabet, is reportedly seeking to raise an additional $300 million. The news comes as the AI race heats up, and emerging generative AI startups […]

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Brazilian fintech startup QI Tech raises $200 million led by General Atlantic to fund future acquisitions

Nickie Louise Posted On October 31, 2023

QI Tech, a provider of financial services businesses in Brazil, announced today it has closed 1 billion reais (equivalent to $200 million) in Series B funding for potential future acquisitions and to lay the groundwork for a potential public offering. […]

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Voltage Park, an AI nonprofit founded by crypto billionaire Jed McCaleb, buys $500 million in AI chips

Nickie Louise Posted On October 30, 2023

Voltage Park, a non-profit AI cloud-computing organization backed by cryptocurrency billionaire Jed McCaleb, has purchased about $500 million worth of Nvidia’s advanced chips, Reuters reported. The plan is to lease this computing power to companies engaged in artificial intelligence projects. […]

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Biden issues executive order to create new AI safety standards and safeguards

Nickie Louise Posted On October 30, 2023

President Joe Biden has issued an executive order on artificial intelligence (AI), marking the U.S. government’s initial action of its kind. This directive mandates new safety assessments, equity and civil rights guidance, and research concerning AI’s impact on the job […]

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3D metal-printing startup Seurat secures $99 million in Series C funding, eyes IPO

Nickie Louise Posted On October 30, 2023

Seurat Technologies, a Boston-based 3D metal-printing startup, has secured $99 million in Series C funding to disrupt the 7,000-year-old manufacturing process. The round was co-led by Nvidia’s venture capital arm and Capricorn’s Technology Impact Fund, driving the company’s valuation to […]

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Google Maps gets a major AI boost in new update, here’s what’s new

Nickie Louise Posted On October 27, 2023

Google has just unveiled a series of exciting updates for its widely-used Google Maps, supercharging it with the prowess of AI. In this latest announcement, Google has not only expanded on existing features but also introduced some new and intriguing […]

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How to Boost Greater Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Fleet Driver Engagement: 5 Strategies for Companies

Nickie Louise Posted On October 26, 2023

This is an op-ed from Kate Harrison, Co-Founder of MoveEV, an AI-backed EV transition company that helps organizations convert fleet and employee-owned gas vehicles to electric, and reimburse for charging at home. In a world increasingly concerned about environmental sustainability, […]

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Stellantis invests $1.6 billion in Chinese EV startup Leapmotor to boost its presence in China

Nickie Louise Posted On October 26, 2023

Stellantis, the maker of Jeep and Dodge, has acquired a 21% stake in the Chinese EV startup Leapmotor in a $1.6 billion deal as part of the effort to enhance its presence in China’s electric vehicle (EV) market. In an […]

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Ramp partners with Linea to enable a direct connection between the zkEVM and the global financial system

Nickie Louise Posted On October 26, 2023

Ramp is a crypto fintech startup that enables users to seamlessly buy and sell cryptocurrencies within their apps. The company offers millions of users globally a direct connection between crypto and fiat currency and boosts their revenue with simple and […]

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Horse Racing Game NEOBRED Brings Elite Gaming Experience to Avalanche

Nickie Louise Posted On October 26, 2023

Just three weeks after partnering with Chainlink to revolutionize horse racing games and open up new opportunities for fans of equestrian-themed digital sports, the blockchain horse racing game NEOBRED is back with more exciting news. Today, NEOBRED announced it’s integrating […]

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Amazon pulls the plug on Alexa IFTTT automation; to be discontinued on October 31

Nickie Louise Posted On October 25, 2023

Are you prepared to lose your Amazon Alexa IFTTT (short for “if this, then that”) automation? The Alexa team behind the IFTTT announced today it will discontinue the native integration between Alexa and IFTTT, starting on October 31, 2023. Once […]

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Okta data breach spreads to Cloudflare and 1Password

Nickie Louise Posted On October 25, 2023

It was just yesterday that we wrote about Okta after the single-sign-on cybersecurity firm confirmed that hackers had gained access to its system using stolen tokens and credentials from its support unit. Now, the incident has spread to network and […]

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AI search startup Perplexity raises new funding at $500 million valuation led by IVP

Nickie Louise Posted On October 24, 2023

Perplexity, an AI search startup specializing in a conversational search engine powered by artificial intelligence, has secured new funding led by venture capital firm IVP, according to an exclusive report from The Information. Although the specific amount and terms of […]

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Crypto fintech startup Atani raises $6M in funding despite crypto winter, launches new brokerage service

Nickie Louise Posted On October 24, 2023

Atani, a fintech startup that offers a comprehensive trading suite for crypto enthusiasts, has secured $6 million in funding to support the growth of its exchange services and fuel its international expansion. The funding comes at a time when venture […]

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Artists can now fight back against AI with new data poisoning tool Nightshade

Nickie Louise Posted On October 24, 2023

The launch of ChatGPT late last year by OpenAI marked a pivotal moment in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) which ushered in a new exciting era. The introduction of ChatGPT and other generative AI chatbots also empowered millions across […]

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Signos raises $20M to expand its reach in the growing weight loss market, riding the wave of Ozempic’s popularity

Nickie Louise Posted On October 24, 2023

Wearable tech startup Signos announced on Tuesday it closed a $20 million funding to respond to the obesity and metabolic health crisis spreading across the United States, capitalizing on Ozempic’s momentum. The round was led by Cheyenne Ventures and GV, formerly […]

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Cybersecurity firm Okta lost $2 billion in market cap as data breach woes deepen

Nickie Louise Posted On October 24, 2023

Single-sign-on cybersecurity firm Okta has lost more than $2 billion from its market valuation since it revealed a breach of its support systems last Friday. This isn’t the first time Okta has been targeted by hackers; its source codes were […]

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