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Reddit strikes a $60 million AI content licensing deal with Google
Nickie Louise Posted On February 22, 2024


Only three days following initial reports of social media platform Reddit’s $60-million AI content licensing deal with an undisclosed AI company, Reuters has now disclosed the identity of the AI firm. In an exclusive report last night, Reuters revealed that […]


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Binance Charity teams up with Superhumans Foundation, donates $150,000 to help Ukrainian citizens impacted by war
Nickie Louise Posted On February 22, 2024


February 24th marks two years of the Russian-Ukrainia war. In the last two years, millions of Ukrainians have been displaced from their homes, and businesses have been forced to close their doors. In light of these challenges, Binance Charity. the […]


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Loora raises $12M in Series A funding to expand its generative AI English tutoring platform
Nickie Louise Posted On February 21, 2024


The worldwide market for learning English is forecasted to exceed $70 billion by 2030. This growth is being fueled by a continued desire among people to improve their English skills, opening up better job prospects and social opportunities. Additionally, the […]


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Google releases ‘open’ AI model Gemma, joining Meta in the open-source AI race
Nickie Louise Posted On February 21, 2024


In a move that mirrors Meta’s earlier release, Google has ventured into the world of open-source AI, unveiling new AI models that are available for anyone keen on experimenting and innovating. On Wednesday, Google released Gemma, a new set of […]


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Getty-backed AI startup BRIA raises $24M in Series A funding for ‘responsible’ AI image generation
Nickie Louise Posted On February 21, 2024


Israel-based generative AI startup BRIA has secured $24 million in Series A funding to expand its responsible and ethical visual generative AI platform. The round was led by GFT Ventures, Intel Capital, and Entree Capital, along with support from notable […]


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EdTech startup Mindgrasp AI scales from zero to 500,000 users in 12 months. Here’s how
Daniel Levi Posted On February 20, 2024


In 2021, Mindgrasp AI emerged from the vibrant corridors of the Maryland Innovation Center with a lofty goal – to serve as an artificial intelligence learning assistant for both students and professionals. Little did this EdTech startup from Maryland know […]


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Walmart acquires TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion to boost its ad business
Nickie Louise Posted On February 20, 2024


Walmart said on Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire TV manufacturer Vizio for $2.3 billion in a strategic move aimed at boosting its lucrative advertising business. As part of the deal, Walmart will acquire Vizio at $11.50 per share, […]


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Microsoft invests $2.1 billion to boost Spain’s AI industry 
Nickie Louise Posted On February 20, 2024


Just days after Microsoft made a massive €3.2 billion investment in AI in Germany, the tech giant is now directing billions toward Spain. Microsoft revealed plans on Monday to inject $2.1 billion into expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud […]


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Brain Breakthrough: First Neuralink patient controls mouse with thoughts, Musk says
Nickie Louise Posted On February 20, 2024


Less than a month after the first human received a brain implant from Neuralink, company founder and CEO Elon Musk revealed on Tuesday that the recipient can now manipulate a computer mouse solely through their thoughts. During a live session on […]


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Disney star turned CEO: Bridgit Mendler rockets into space tech with the launch of satellite startup Northwood Space
Nickie Louise Posted On February 20, 2024


Bridgit Mendler, best known for her roles in “Good Luck Charlie” and “Wizards of Waverly Place,” has made a surprising career shift from Hollywood to space technology. Having reached millions through her various roles, she is now on a mission […]


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Lynex integrates ZK Proofs after partnering with Web3 security firm Salus
Nickie Louise Posted On February 19, 2024


Linea-based DEX and on-chain liquidity marketplace Lynex will receive a shot in the arm in the security stakes, after confirming a collaboration with blockchain security company Salus. The partnership will see the DeFi platform integrate Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technology for the […]


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Reddit strikes a deal to sell user content to large AI company for $60 million a year
Daniel Levi Posted On February 19, 2024


Over the past two decades, Reddit users have created a trove of content, sharing thoughts, ideas, memes, and other creations without financial reward. Now, this valuable data has reportedly been licensed for AI training, sparking backlash and a wave of […]


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SoftBank founder seeking to raise $100B for AI chip initiative to challenge Nvidia’s AI chip dominance
Nickie Louise Posted On February 19, 2024


SoftBank founder and CEO is reportedly seeking to raise a staggering $100 billion for a new AI chip venture that could potentially challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the industry, Bloomberg reported, citing sources close to the matter. The project, codenamed “Project […]


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Micro SaaS Ideas to Build in 2024: Top 50 Micro SaaS Examples Generating $1000s in MRR
Daniel Levi Posted On February 17, 2024


In 2024, the landscape for building micro SaaS (Software as a Service) products has never been more promising. Since our last update on Best 50 Micro SaaS Ideas and Side Projects in October 2023, significant shifts have occurred in the tech […]


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Toast Layoffs: Restaurant software giant cuts 10% of its workforce amid increasing competition and slow growth
Nickie Louise Posted On February 16, 2024


Restaurant software giant Toast announced on Thursday that it plans to lay off 550 employees, or about 10% of its workforce. The company cited increasing competition and slowing growth as the main reasons for the restructuring. Toast now joins a […]


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Sora: OpenAI unveils video AI model Sora that will let you create videos from text prompts
Nickie Louise Posted On February 15, 2024


OpenAI on Thursday unveiled its latest creation, Sora, boasting its capability to craft convincing and imaginative 60-second videos based on brief text prompts. In a blog post, the creator of the popular ChatGPT said the Sora is capable of translating textual […]


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Founder Story: Interview with Alex Alioto, co-founder and Head of Growth at Whimstay
Nickie Louise Posted On February 15, 2024


Welcome to another installment of our Founder Stories series, where we delve into insightful interviews with startup founders and entrepreneurs. In addition, we engage in discussions with executives who are at the forefront of shaping the future of technology and […]


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OpenAI vs Google: OpenAI is reportedly developing a web search engine to challenge Google’s dominance
Nickie Louise Posted On February 15, 2024


In a potential game-changing move that could impact billions of Internet users, OpenAI is said to be in the process of developing a web search product. This initiative would position the creator of the widely used ChatGPT in direct competition […]


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US Military Cloud Data Breach: Pentagon Notifies 20,600 People Impacted by Email Data Breach
Daniel Levi Posted On February 15, 2024


The US Department of Defense (DOD) has recently alerted over 20,000 present and past employees, job applicants, and collaborators regarding a data breach that occurred earlier in 2023, according to a story first reported by DefenseScoop. The breach notification, sent […]


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Bending Spoons raises $155M in funding, valuing the Italian app development startup at $2.55 billion
Daniel Levi Posted On February 15, 2024


Italian mobile app developer Bending Spoons said on Thursday that it has secured $155 million in its latest capital increase, thereby elevating the company’s valuation to a substantial $2.55 billion. The latest funding boost brings the company’s overall valuation now […]


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