Monthly Archives: May 2023

Landlord-focused insurtech Obie lands $25.5M led by Battery Ventures

Obie, a real estate-focused insurance technology company, has raised $25.5 million in a funding round led by Battery Ventures. Since the company’s last raise — a $10.4 million Series A — nearly two years ago, the startup says it has … Continue reading

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Amazon’s Alexa head says company is ‘at the forefront of A.I.’ as chatbots explode

Rohit Prasad, Amazon’s senior vice president and head scientist for Alexa, said the e-retailer will be a major player in generative AI.

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You can now hail an Uber by calling a number

Uber’s making it easier to hail a ride — no app required. The company announced Wednesday at its annual Go-GET event in New York City that it’s launching a new ride-hailing option for people who aren’t as familiar navigating a … Continue reading

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Uber launches private chartered boats in Mykonos

Uber’s getting into boats. Well, more into boats than it was previously. At Uber’s third annual Go-GET product event Wednesday in New York City, the ride-hailing company announced that it’ll soon launch boat travel in Greece, giving vacationers — and … Continue reading

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For Gen Z, Playing an Influencer on TikTok Comes Naturally

There’s stuff to promote now. The followers can come later.

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Sam Altman, ChatGPT Creator and OpenAI CEO, Urges Senate for AI Regulation

The tech executive and lawmakers agreed that new A.I. systems must be regulated. Just how that would happen is not yet clear.

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Microsoft Says New AI Shows Signs of Human Reasoning

A provocative paper from researchers at Microsoft claims A.I. technology shows the ability to understand the way people do. Critics say those scientists are kidding themselves.

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As EV Sales Pick up Pace, Electric Commercial Fleets Lag

Passenger cars dominate the electric vehicle market, but light delivery trucks could benefit from the cost savings and range E.V.s offer.

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Biden Team to Counter Tech Espionage Unveils Cases Involving China and Russia

A new division set up by the government to pursue sanctions evasion and technology espionage announced arrests of individuals with ties to foreign governments.

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To hire your first startup employee, begin with a list of 1,500 people

The best way to hire someone for your startup is through your own network, but even the most well-connected startup founder will find themselves tapped out pretty quickly. So what is a founder to do if they want to find … Continue reading

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