Daniel Levi

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Daniel is a writer and editor for Tech Startups. Daniel has been involved in technology and gaming for over two decades. He has previous experience in software development and loves writing about emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and cryptocurrency. Daniel also enjoys hiking and camping.

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ChatGPT can now see, hear, speak, and engage in voice conversations like Apple’s Siri

Daniel Levi Posted On September 25, 2023

The AI race has reached a new level as OpenAI announced major enhancements to its widely-used chatbot. In a significant upcoming update scheduled for early next month, OpenAI revealed it’s rolling out a new set of voice and image capabilities […]

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German Biomaterials startup Traceless raises $39M in funding to tackle plastic pollution

Daniel Levi Posted On September 25, 2023

The global issue of plastic pollution is an alarming crisis that impacts both humans and wildlife across the planet. Every year, more than 400 million tons of plastic are produced with a large portion thrown into the oceans, posing a […]

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Blockchain and Tech Startups: Paving the Way for the Future

Daniel Levi Posted On September 22, 2023

In the ever-evolving sphere of technology and innovation, few phenomena have wielded a more profound influence than blockchain. But beyond this disruption, blockchain has become a fertile ground for tech startups, illuminating the path toward an innovative future. In recent […]

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OpenAI sued for copyright infringement by a group of prominent authors including John Grisham and others

Daniel Levi Posted On September 21, 2023

In a significant legal development about the growing concern of AI using copyrighted works without permission, a trade association representing U.S. authors has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in the federal court of Manhattan over copyright infringement. The suit, representing […]

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OpenAI launches Dall-E 3, the next generation of text-to-image AI tool

Daniel Levi Posted On September 21, 2023

ChatGPT Plus users can now bring vivid and lifelike images to life directly from text prompts using a new text-to-image AI generator. On Wednesday, OpenAI released DALL-E 3, its latest text-to-image generator that harnesses the capabilities of its wildly popular […]

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Legit Security raises $40M to help enterprises identify app vulnerabilities and deliver software securely

Daniel Levi Posted On September 20, 2023

Legit Security, an Israeli cybersecurity startup that provides application security for enterprises, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by CRV, with participation from existing investors Cyberstarts, Bessemer Venture Partners, and TCV. The last round brings […]

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Legal AI startup Paxton AI lands $6 million in seed funding to become AI legal assistant for lawyers

Daniel Levi Posted On September 19, 2023

In 2022, we featured a story about ZERØ, a California-based legal AI startup that streamlines labor-intensive tasks for lawyers. This innovative company was founded, in part, due to the work of one co-founder in the realm of cancer image detection […]

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Missing F-35 fighter jet reportedly found in a field in Williamsburg County, South Carolina [updates]

Daniel Levi Posted On September 18, 2023

In less than 24 hours since the US military requested public assistance in locating the missing $80 million F-35 stealth jet, various reports and speculations are circulating on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), regarding the jet’s potential whereabouts. […]

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US military asks public to help find missing $80M F-35 stealth jet after transponder failure; pilot ejected safely

Daniel Levi Posted On September 18, 2023

A U.S. Air Force F-35 stealth fighter jet went missing on Monday when its transponder ceased functioning, according to official statements. Now the US military is asking the public to help find its missing $80M jet. Fortunately, the pilot safely ejected […]

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Mark Cuban loses $800,000 in a crypto phishing attack

Daniel Levi Posted On September 18, 2023

Renowned billionaire and Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban has become the second high-profile person to fall victim to a crypto phishing scam, resulting in a loss of nearly one million dollars. This incident took place shortly after a similar occurrence […]

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United auto workers (UAW) want “an average pay of $300,000 a year for a 4-day work week,” Ford CEO says

Daniel Levi Posted On September 15, 2023

The United Auto Workers (UAW) went on strike on Friday, September 15, 2023, after negotiations with Detroit’s three major automakers—Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis—failed to yield an agreement. The targeted strike marks the first time since 1970 that the UAW […]

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Google pays $10 billion a year to Apple and Samsung to secure its position as the default search engine, DOJ says

Daniel Levi Posted On September 13, 2023

Google is paying $10 billion a year to Apple and other smartphone manufacturers to secure its position as the world’s top online search engine, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has said. While Google Search is undeniably the world’s most widely […]

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Kolors, a Mexico City-based startup, acquires Urbvan for $12 million to transform corporate bus travel

Daniel Levi Posted On September 13, 2023

Kolors, a Mexico City-based startup that’s reshaping the intercity bus sector in Latin America, has acquired B2B van-pooling service provider startup Urbvan in a deal valued at $12 million in cash to boost corporate bus travel. Before the acquisition, the […]

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25 Best SaaS Alternatives & Competitors

Daniel Levi Posted On September 12, 2023

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a cloud-based delivery model where software is hosted and managed by a third-party vendor and accessed by users over the Internet. Since Salesforce introduced the world’s first CRM-SaaS platform in 1999, SaaS has been […]

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Fanatics taps former Opendoor executive Andrew Low Ah Kee as CEO of its sports merchandise business, Next Commerce

Daniel Levi Posted On September 12, 2023

Fanatics has appointed Andrew Low Ah Kee as the CEO of its sports merchandise business, a significant move as the sports startup prepares for a potential IPO in the near future. The news comes just a few weeks after the outgoing […]

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Zenity raises $16.5M from Intel Capital to secure low-code/no-code applications

Daniel Levi Posted On September 12, 2023

Low-code/no-code (LCNC) tools are becoming increasingly popular as AI chatbots like ChatGPT make it easier for people to create and deploy applications without having to code. However, low-code/no-code tools come with their own set of challenges. The security risks of low-code/no-code […]

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Tesla is building Dojo, an AI supercomputer for robo-taxis that could add $600 billion to its market value

Daniel Levi Posted On September 11, 2023

Three years ago, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter that the company was developing a powerful AI supercomputer named Dojo “to process a vast amount of video data” from the millions of Tesla vehicles on the road. The new […]

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How to find the first 100 customers for your startup

Daniel Levi Posted On September 9, 2023

Here you are. You’ve got that brilliant idea, the one that could solve a real problem for a lot of people. You’ve defied the odds, hustled hard, and launched your MVP (that’s a fancy term for your minimum viable product). […]

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Apple lost $200 billion in valuation in just 2 days after China banned government employees from using iPhones

Daniel Levi Posted On September 8, 2023

The US sanctions on China’s semiconductors have backfired and are beginning to have a boomerang effect on American companies operating in China. The first casualty of the sanctions is iPhone giant Apple. According to a report from CNBC, Apple’s stock […]

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