November 30, 2024
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Daniel Levi

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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Bitzlato co-founder to plead guilty to $700 million money laundering scheme
Daniel Levi Posted On December 6, 2023


Anatoly Legkodymov, co-founder of the seized crypto exchange Bitzlato, is expected to plead guilty in a U.S. court on Wednesday, after facing charges of allegedly processing millions of dollars in money laundering schemes. If convicted, Legkodymov could face a maximum […]


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Governments spying on Apple & Google phone users via push notifications, US senator warns
Daniel Levi Posted On December 6, 2023


U.S. Senator Ron Wyden issued a warning on Wednesday about unidentified governments using Push Notifications to conduct surveillance on users of Apple and Google smartphones, according to a report from Reuters. In a letter addressed to the Department of Justice […]


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Canadian scientists discover previously undisclosed SV40 DNA sequence in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Daniel Levi Posted On December 4, 2023


Health Canada has confirmed the presence of a Simian Virus 40 (SV40) DNA sequence in the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which was not previously disclosed by the manufacturer during the filing process, The Epoch Times wrote in an exclusive report. According […]


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Okta data breach far worse than previously reported: Hackers stole all customer support data
Daniel Levi Posted On December 1, 2023


Okta, a cybersecurity firm tasked with protecting organizations from cyber threats, continued to be plagued with the consequences of the cyberattack that took place in October. The company now struggles to overcome the lingering impacts of the incident, following revelations […]


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ChatGPT vulnerability exposes users’ private data: Researchers exploit flaw to access phone numbers and email addresses
Daniel Levi Posted On November 30, 2023


A recent study has uncovered a vulnerability in ChatGPT, a popular language model developed by OpenAI. The study found that this new vulnerability could allow attackers or bad actors to leak sensitive training data, including personally identifiable information. Conducted by […]


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Tesla unveils Cybertruck with up to 470 miles of range and a $61,000 starting price
Daniel Levi Posted On November 30, 2023


After two years of delays and production challenges, the long-awaited Tesla Cybertruck has finally arrived. Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, personally handed over the first Cybertrucks with Blade Runner-inspired to their new owners, including Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, during an event […]


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HealthTech startup Clayful raises $7M to connect students to mental health experts within 60 seconds
Daniel Levi Posted On November 30, 2023


The mental health crisis sweeping across America isn’t sparing anyone, impacting both adults and students alike. In recent years, we have also seen a worrying rise in mental health issues among young individuals, marking what many are calling a pediatric […]


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“I have no problem being hated,” Elon Musk tells advertisers fleeing X to go away using a foul language
Daniel Levi Posted On November 29, 2023


“What I care about is the reality of goodness, not the perception of it. And what I see all over the place is people who care about LOOKING good, while DOING evil. F**k them.” In a tense interview with Andrew […]


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Salus’ Research on Using Deep Learning to Detect Smart Contract Vulnerability Published in Scientific Reports, a sub-journal of Nature
Daniel Levi Posted On November 29, 2023


Salus, a prominent blockchain security startup, has gained recognition after its research was featured in the Scientific Reports section of the prestigious Nature Magazine. The study explores the use of deep learning to identify vulnerabilities in smart contracts, representing a […]


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Most AI startups are doomed to fail: Here’s why this venture capitalist thinks so
Daniel Levi Posted On November 29, 2023


Since its launch on November 30, 2022, ChatGPT’s popularity has spurred the creation of numerous artificial intelligence (AI) startups. The past year witnessed a substantial influx of investments from both investors and venture capitalists into top generative AI startups. According […]


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Together AI raises $102.5M to grow its cloud platform for training open-source generative AI models
Daniel Levi Posted On November 29, 2023


Now that the OpenAI drama is in the rearview mirror, investors are making a comeback with billions in investment to support promising generative AI startups. The latest to receive this funding windfall is Together, an AI startup offering a cloud […]


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Prosus cuts Indian EdTech startup Byju’s valuation by 86%, from $22 billion a year ago to under $3 billion
Daniel Levi Posted On November 29, 2023


Byju’s has just undergone an expensive haircut after its valuation was slashed by over 80 percent. In a significant setback for Indian education tech startup, investment giant Prosus NV announced on Wednesday it was valuing Byju’s at under $3 billion, […]


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Popular Science discontinues print magazine after 151 years, marking the end of an era
Daniel Levi Posted On November 28, 2023


After an incredible 151-year journey, Popular Science, the iconic science and technology magazine, is bidding farewell to its print edition and embracing a fully digital future. The decision marks the end of an era for the magazine, which has been […]


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Binance Founder CZ must stay in the U.S. ahead of prison sentencing, Federal Judge rules
Daniel Levi Posted On November 27, 2023


Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), who recently pleaded guilty to criminal charges related to his cryptocurrency exchange, has been ordered to remain in the U.S. ahead of prison sentencing, according to a Monday ruling by a federal judge. The judge’s order […]


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Elon Musk visited Israel at the personal invitation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; offers to rebuild Gaza
Daniel Levi Posted On November 27, 2023


Elon Musk visited Southern Israel on Monday at the personal invitation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He toured an Israeli kibbutz that had been left desolate by the October 7 Hamas terror raids. Musk’s visit took place just days after […]


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The UN wants you to eat less meat to save the planet from climate change
Daniel Levi Posted On November 27, 2023


The UN’s Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) is gearing up to send a clear message to wealthy nations at the upcoming COP28 summit in Dubai next week: cut back on meat consumption. In what is described as the first comprehensive […]


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Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup, quietly raises $43M in additional funding
Daniel Levi Posted On November 25, 2023


Neuralink, a brain implant startup founded by Elon Musk, has raised $43 million in additional funding, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The startup is developing implantable wireless chips that can read brain waves and […]


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Public interest in OpenAI soars following Sam Altman’s return. Searches for ‘OpenAI stock’ skyrocket 1,200% 
Daniel Levi Posted On November 25, 2023


The OpenAI drama and power struggle surrounding the ousting of Sam Altman as OpenAI CEO have finally come to an end. The news of Altman’s firing quickly sent shockwaves through the tech world, coming just two months after the startup […]


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NVIDIA sued for stealing trade secrets after engineer accidentally shares source code from previous company on video call
Daniel Levi Posted On November 24, 2023


NVIDIA is facing legal trouble over accusations of stealing trade secrets, which were accidentally revealed during a screen-sharing slip-up. A French automotive company Valeo filed a lawsuit against the chip giant after an NVIDIA employee accidentally shared source code from […]


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Q-Learning: Advancing Towards AGI and Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) through Reinforcement Learning
Daniel Levi Posted On November 23, 2023


Earlier today, we covered the news about OpenAI reportedly making a secret artificial intelligence breakthrough dubbed Q*, or Q-Learning, as part of its journey towards achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The discovery was so significant that several researchers on the OpenAI […]


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