Monthly Archives: June 2023

Prosus and Sequoia confirm execs resignation from Byju’s board

Prosus and Peak XV Partners confirmed Friday evening that their representatives have resigned from the board of Byju’s, India’s most valuable startup, that is also reeling from the departure of its auditor Deloitte. The resignations — which Byju’s vehemently denied … Continue reading

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Reddit vs Redditors and other TC news

This week on the TechCrunch Podcast, I’m stepping in for the podcast’s usual host Darrell, and taking a closer look at what’s happening at Reddit. The popular social media company seems to be hell-bent on alienating as much of its … Continue reading

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Debugging Security Vulnerabilities in Blockchain Mobile Applications: Practical Tips and Tricks

In today’s rapidly-evolving digital landscape, blockchain technology has emerged as a revolutionary force for change. But as more and more mobile applications leverage this groundbreaking technology, it’s becoming increasingly important to ensure their security. In a stunning turn of events, … Continue reading

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The Super Connector Who Built Sam Bankman-Fried’s Celebrity World

Michael Kives, a former Hollywood agent, connected FTX’s founder to Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Bill Clinton and others. His firm got $700 million in exchange, a lawsuit claims.

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Feds seize notorious and shuttered hacking site BreachForums

Three months after arresting its administrator, U.S. federal authorities have seized the domain of notorious hacking site BreachForums. For a time, the forum was the go-to community for English speaking cybercriminals, who would share, advertise, and sell personal data stolen … Continue reading

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UK touts £21M fund to extend AI deeper into the National Health Service

The AI revolution has swung full-force into the mainstream conversation this year, powered by consumer-friendly generative AI applications such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. But while such tools are raising myriad legal and ethical questions, the emergence of new and powerful large … Continue reading

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Rivian Embraces Tesla’s Charging Network, Pushing The Industry Towards Standardization

Just like General Motors and Ford, electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian has announced that it would be joining Tesla’s charging network. This significant change highlights the expanding role of Tesla’s technology in establishing benchmarks in a variety of sectors. According … Continue reading

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INDUS-X: Strengthening Defense Tech Collaboration Between the US and India

In a significant development, the United States and India have joined forces to establish INDUS-X, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bolstering defense technology collaboration between the two nations. This partnership, driven by a mutual commitment to innovation and security, holds … Continue reading

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Reddit’s Chief Says He Wants It to ‘Grow Up.’ Will Its Community Let It?

As the social media site matures, its users and moderators have made their displeasure about corporate changes known, putting the company into a bind.

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A.I. Beach + Vibes-Based R.T.O. + the ‘Black Mirror’ Quamputer

Generative artificial intelligence can increasingly do the work of creatives — so why aren’t we seeing more A.I. ads and A.I. actors?

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