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Growing a Greener Future: Microsoft inks carbon removal deal with offsets startup Chestnut

Nickie Louise Posted On December 20, 2023

Microsoft has sealed a deal with the carbon offset startup Chestnut Carbon to acquire credits associated with carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere, the two companies announced on Wednesday. The move is part of Microsoft’s efforts to achieve its sustainability […]

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Comcast Hacked: Comcast confirms hackers stole data of about 36 million Xfinity customers in a massive security breach

Nickie Louise Posted On December 19, 2023

Comcast confirmed on Monday that the sensitive information of nearly 36 million Xfinity customers was accessed and compromised in a major data breach caused by hackers exploiting a critical security vulnerability in its systems. The breach occurred in October 2023 […]

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TuMeke secures $10 million in Series A funding led by Intel Capital to eliminate work-related muscle injuries

Nickie Louise Posted On December 19, 2023

In 2020, the private sector saw a total of 247,620 workplace injuries or illnesses related to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) that led to days away from work, according to a report from the National Safety Council. MSDs, often termed “ergonomic injuries,” […]

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ChatGPT and other AI models unable to analyze SEC Filing, Patronus AI researchers find

Nickie Louise Posted On December 19, 2023

Over the past year, ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs), including Google Bard and Anthropic, have gained widespread attention for their impressive abilities, ranging from coding, poetry, and songwriting to even devising entire movie plots. They’ve even showcased proficiency […]

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Google hit with $700 million penalty for Play Store monopoly

Nickie Louise Posted On December 19, 2023

Google has agreed to a $700 million settlement with U.S. states and allows for more competition in its Play app store as part of an antitrust deal with U.S. states and consumers. The terms were disclosed in a San Francisco federal […]

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Nikola founder Trevor Milton sentenced to 4 years in prison for defrauding investors

Nickie Louise Posted On December 18, 2023

The disgraced founder of Nikola, Trevor Milton, has been handed a four-year prison sentence following his conviction for defrauding investors in October 2022. In a rather unusual courtroom scene, Milton, in an attempt to avoid the prison term, brought up various […]

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Clean energy startup Octopus Energy raises $800 million in funding to accelerate growth

Nickie Louise Posted On December 18, 2023

UK-based Octopus Energy Group announced on Monday that it has raised $800 million in the latest funding round from existing investors. The new investment values the eight-year-old clean energy company at $7.8 billion (£6.2bn), marking a substantial 60% increase from […]

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Adobe and Figma terminate $20 billion merger deal

Nickie Louise Posted On December 18, 2023

Adobe and Figma announced on Monday they have decided to cancel their planned $20 billion merger due to regulatory obstacles. The companies stated that they see no clear path to obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals from the European Commission and […]

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IBM to acquire Software AG’s Integration Business for $2.3 billion to boost its hybrid cloud and AI offerings

Nickie Louise Posted On December 18, 2023

IBM announced on Monday it would acquire Software AG’s enterprise integration platforms, StreamSets and webMethods, for €2.13 billion ($2.33 billion). This strategic move is aimed at strengthening IBM’s presence in the hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) markets. StreamSets and […]

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Google will turn off cookies on January 4 for 30 million people, or 1% of Chrome users

Nickie Louise Posted On December 15, 2023

In its ongoing efforts to comply with privacy regulations, Google made a significant announcement on Thursday. Starting January 4th, the company said it plans to start the phase-out of the long-anticipated third-party cookies in Chrome. The move will impact 1% […]

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HealthTech startup Patientory partners with WIVA in a capital raise to democratize access to healthcare data

Nickie Louise Posted On December 15, 2023

About 40% of adults in the United States grapple with chronic illnesses, regularly navigating various facets of the country’s healthcare system, according to data from the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors. This results in their health records being scattered […]

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GM’s Cruise lays off 900 employees, or 24% of its workforce

Nickie Louise Posted On December 14, 2023

General Motors’ Cruise announced in an internal memo on Thursday that it will lay off 900 employees or 24% of its workforce, the automotive giant confirmed to CNBC. This workforce reduction adds to the recent challenges faced by the Robotaxi […]

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H&R Block launches AI tax filing assistant ahead of tax season

Nickie Louise Posted On December 14, 2023

Tax preparation company H&R Block has unveiled a new conversational AI chatbot called AI Tax Assist to assist taxpayers in the upcoming tax season. This generative artificial intelligence chatbot is accessible through the paid versions of H&R Block’s DIY tax […]

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Chinese AI startup 01.AI to raise $200 million to build the next generation of open-source AI models

Nickie Louise Posted On December 14, 2023

Beijing-based 01.AI, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup founded by former Google China chief Lee Kai-fu, is raising up to $200 million in fresh funding, according to an exclusive report from Reuters. The move to raise funds comes amid a surge […]

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AllSpice.io raises $6 million in additional funding for its hardware collaboration platform

Nickie Louise Posted On December 13, 2023

In the past, developing hardware products used to be a lengthy process involving years of research and development. However, in today’s fast-paced tech landscape, companies can’t afford to spend that much time, as by the time they launch, the technology […]

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Tesla to roll out software updates for over 2 million vehicles in the U.S. to resolve Autopilot ‘defect’

Nickie Louise Posted On December 13, 2023

Tesla is pushing software updates to nearly every Tesla car sold in the United States to address a defect in the company’s Autopilot system, making it the largest-ever in Tesla history Tesla is rolling out software updates for almost every […]

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Meta sued for using copyrighted books for AI training

Nickie Louise Posted On December 13, 2023

Did Meta break the law? Authors are claiming that the company used their books without permission. According to a recent filing in a copyright infringement lawsuit, Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, allegedly ignored legal warnings about […]

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Fintech startup Apex Fintech confidentially files for US IPO

Nickie Louise Posted On December 12, 2023

Apex Fintech Solutions, a powerhouse in clearing services, announced on Tuesday that it has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), signaling a renewed push to go public. Apex did not disclose […]

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TikTok surpasses $10 billion in consumer spending, first non-game app to do so

Nickie Louise Posted On December 12, 2023

TikTok just hit a major milestone by becoming the first non-game mobile app to rake in over $10 billion in consumer spending across both the Apple App Store and Google Play, according to a recent report by the app analytics […]

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OpenView Weighs Next Steps After Deep Layoffs: Return Investors’ Capital or Rebuild with New Funds?

Nickie Louise Posted On December 12, 2023

Last week, OpenView Ventures made headlines after the venture capital firm abruptly shut down its operations. The firm also laid off a significant portion of its staff and put a halt to investments in new startups. Now, the company finds […]

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