Monthly Archives: May 2023

Ascend raises $25 million for pre-seed AI startups in the Pacific Northwest

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Techme101

Investing in artificial intelligence (AI) startups is the latest bandwagon VCs are piling onto. But as last year’s crypto experts quickly work to rebrand as AI experts, they’ll have to compete with the VCs who have been investing in the … Continue reading →

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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried seeks to dismiss most US charges against him

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Techme101

Former FTX CEO and founder Sam Bankman-Fried has filed a pretrial motion to dismiss 10 out of 13 charges against him, according to court documents. Bankman-Fried is under house arrest at his parent’s house in Palo Alto, California, ahead of … Continue reading →

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White House addresses AI’s risks and rewards as security experts voice concerns about malicious use

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Techme101

The Biden administration, last week, articulated aims to put guardrails around generative and other AI, while attackers get bolder using the technology. The post White House addresses AI’s risks and rewards as security experts voice concerns about malicious use appeared … Continue reading →

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Apply now to pitch at TechCrunch Live’s Atlanta pitch-off!

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Techme101

Hey Atlanta founders! Apply now to pitch at at TechCrunch Live’s Atlanta event. Next month, TechCrunch Live is shining a spotlight on the Atlanta tech ecosystem once again, in a special (but virtual) episode of TechCrunch Live taking place on … Continue reading →

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4 days until Disrupt early-bird pricing ends

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Techme101

It’s time for yet another countdown reminder. You have four — count ’em, just four — more days to take advantage of early-bird pricing on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, taking place on September 19–21 in San Francisco. Planning pays: … Continue reading →

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Twitter plans to remove and archive inactive accounts

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Techme101

Chief executive Elon Musk said the move was important to make more Twitter usernames available.

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UVeye’s ‘MRI for cars’ system lands startup $100M from GM, CarMax

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Techme101

UVeye’s automated vehicle inspection technology may have started out as a system to detect security threats, but the six-year-old Israeli startup has found deep interest and investment from the automotive sector. The company, which uses a combination of computer vision … Continue reading →

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TikTok launches a new hub to help brands better connect with its audiences

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Techme101

TikTok announced today that it’s launching a new “TikTok World Hub” for brands that is designed to help them learn how to connect with audiences and get discovered. The hub outlines TikTok’s suite of advertising tools and best practices when … Continue reading →

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How Chief Product Officers drive revenue acceleration

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Techme101

In today’s fast-paced business environment, where having the right product is critical to success, Chief Product Officers (CPOs) have become increasingly essential. They play a crucial role in driving revenue growth and ensuring that a company’s product strategy is aligned … Continue reading →

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Should You Get Paid for Teaching a Chatbot to Do Your Job?

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Techme101

Data from top-performing employees can create AI helpers that boost everyone’s productivity—but also create new concerns over fair pay.

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