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US Supreme Court rejects patents for AI-generated inventions
Daniel Levi Posted On April 24, 2023


In a big blow to inventions generated by artificial intelligence (AI), the Supreme Court of the United States on Monday refused to issue patents for AI inventions created by computer scientist Stephen Thaler. The highest court in the country rejected […]


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4 Tips for Protecting Your Startup From An Insider Threat
Daniel Levi Posted On April 24, 2023


Modern cybersecurity uses several complex tools to thwart attackers. However, even the most sophisticated tool struggles to combat malicious insider threats. So, what is an insider threat, and why are they so potent? Briefly, insider threats are dangers a disgruntled […]


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Stack Identity emerges from stealth with $4M in funding to solve ‘shadow access’ problem and prevent cloud data breaches
Nickie Louise Posted On April 24, 2023


Cloud data breaches are on the rise. According to the 2023 Thales Data Threat Report, 48% of IT professionals reported an increase in ransomware attacks while 22% of organizations have fallen victim to such an attack in the last year. […]


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Cybersecurity startup Circle Security emerges from stealth with the launch of the first decentralized threat prevention platform
Nickie Louise Posted On April 24, 2023


Credential phishing, a type of cyber attack where the attacker poses as a trustworthy entity, was the most common type of social engineering attack and represents 36% of all breaches, according to the 2021 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. The […]


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U.S. SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule May Be Unveiled Any Day from Now
Nickie Louise Posted On April 22, 2023


The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) climate disclosure rule is expected to take effect any time from now. However, it has yet to be made clear when it will be unveiled, as some believe it might get delayed until […]


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Google Bard AI can now help you to write and debug software code
Nickie Louise Posted On April 21, 2023


In February, Google unveiled its chatbot AI called Google Bard as part of its effort to challenge the Microsoft ChatGPT-powered Bing search engine. Although the launch got off on a rocky start, it appears that Bard is on the way […]


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Sustainable home startup Enter raises €19.4M in Series A funding to help people decarbonize their homes
Nickie Louise Posted On April 21, 2023


Home energy usage accounts for about 21% of total U.S. energy consumption, according to data from the US Department of Energy. However, most homes in the United States are energy vampires, with US homes consuming more energy than their other […]


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Top tech startup news for Thursday, April 20, 2023: Accredify, Alphabet, BuzzFeed, Tawal, and Whole Foods
Nickie Louise Posted On April 20, 2023


Good evening! Below are some of the top tech startup news stories for Thursday, April 20, 2023.   Amazon-owned Whole Foods plans to lay off several hundred corporate employees Whole Foods becomes the latest to join the layoff train. The […]


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Alphabet merges Google Brain & DeepMind teams into one AI group called Google DeepMind
Nickie Louise Posted On April 20, 2023


As the AI race enters a new phase, Google’s Alphabet announced today the consolidation of its AI research divisions to better position itself in its battle with Microsoft. In a blog post on Thursday, Alphabet said that DeepMind and the […]


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DeFi startup Gluwa eyes partnership with Federal Government of Nigeria on Crypto Legalization
Nickie Louise Posted On April 20, 2023


In just a little over a decade, cryptocurrencies have evolved from a niche digital currency used by a small group of enthusiasts to becoming a significant player in the modern financial landscape. As of last year, at least ten countries […]


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SpaceX’s Starship completed its first fully integrated launch before exploding; Space called the test a success
Nickie Louise Posted On April 20, 2023


Today, SpaceX conducted a test of its next-generation rocket intended for missions to the moon and Mars. However, the rocket exploded during the launch, prompting cheers from employees who had gathered to watch a live stream of the event. The […]


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BuzzFeed News is shutting down after 12 years online
Nickie Louise Posted On April 20, 2023


“I am writing to announce some difficult news. We are reducing our workforce by approximately 15% today across our Business, Content, Tech and Admin teams, and beginning the process of closing BuzzFeed News. Additionally, we are proposing headcount reductions in […]


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The Advent of Harnessing Blockchain Technology for a Healthier Future
Daniel Levi Posted On April 20, 2023


As our global society grows increasingly health-conscious, the intersection of technology and healthcare is becoming more critical than ever. One such promising development lies in applying blockchain technology to enhance individual and collective health. Blockchain’s decentralized and transparent nature makes […]


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Singapore-based startup Accredify raises $7 million for its digital verification platform
Nickie Louise Posted On April 20, 2023


We live in an era dominated by fake news. But reading fake news is one thing, relying on untrustworthy information to make business decisions can have disastrous consequences. It was this realization that prompted Quah Zheng, a chartered accountant, to […]


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Top tech startup news for Wednesday, April 19, 2023: Coinbase, EdgeQ, EquipmentShare, Facebook, and Tesla
Nickie Louise Posted On April 19, 2023


Good evening! Below are some of the top tech startup news stories for Tuesday, April 18, 2023.   Facebook users can now file a claim for a $725 million privacy settlement Facebook users have until August 2023 to claim their […]


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Coinbase gets Bermuda license, plans to launch offshore derivatives exchange next week
Nickie Louise Posted On April 19, 2023


Coinbase has obtained a license to operate in the offshore jurisdiction of Bermuda. The move indicates that the company is doubling down its efforts to expand its global operations, particularly at a time when the U.S. regulatory agencies have become […]


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AI startup EdgeQ raises $75M to fuse AI compute and 5G within a single chip
Nickie Louise Posted On April 19, 2023


The present-day framework for connectivity and computation relies on outdated networks that are predominantly self-contained and monolithic. As more advanced and new devices such as drones, autonomous vehicles, and robotics are integrated into the network, it becomes increasingly important to […]


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Elon Musk threatens to sue Microsoft for “illegally using Twitter data” to train its AI
Nickie Louise Posted On April 19, 2023


Earlier today, Microsoft announced it is dropping Twitter from its advertising platform after the tech giant refused to pay Twitter’s API fees. Microsoft’s decision came a few days just before Twitter moves to its new high-priced API, which starts at […]


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AI tech startup Lexion raises $20M Series B to expand its AI-powered contract management solution offerings
Nickie Louise Posted On April 19, 2023


It’s been a while since we last featured artificial intelligence startup Lexion. The last time we wrote about the Seattle, Washington-based company was back in 2021 when it raised an $11 million Series A round led by Khosla Ventures, with […]


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Space and Time, Microsoft join forces to make blockchain data accessible on Azure Marketplace
Nickie Louise Posted On April 19, 2023


Big news just rolled out from Microsoft and Space and Time for Azure customers. The two companies have joined forces to make blockchain data accessible on the Azure Marketplace, giving Azure customers an accelerated on-ramp to easily access, manage and […]


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