Monthly Archives: January 2025

With a TikTok Ban Looming, Users Flee to Chinese App ‘Red Note’

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Techme101

Some say they joined Xiaohongshu, which translates to “little red book,” to spite the US government after a ban on TikTok became more likely.

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As TikTok faces potential U.S. ban, China’s RedNote tops Apple app store

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Techme101

Chinese social media app RedNote is at the top of Apple’s app store, underscoring concerns that TikTok will soon be effectively banned in the U.S.

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The CIA’s first CTO, Nand Mulchandani, prepares for the Trump administration

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Techme101

In April 2022, the CIA decided to swipe right on Nand Mulchandani, appointing him as its first-ever Chief Technology Officer. It was a good look for the CIA. Mulchandani, who previously served as the CTO and acting director of the … Continue reading →

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OpenAI presents its preferred version of AI regulation in a new ‘blueprint’

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Techme101

OpenAI on Monday published what it’s calling an “economic blueprint” for AI: a living document that lays out policies the company thinks it can build on with the U.S. government and its allies. The blueprint, which includes a forward from … Continue reading →

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are slamming Meta over its fact-checking policy

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Techme101

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have joined the ranks of those displeased with Meta’s changes to fact-checking and have released a statement saying that the changes “directly underminds free speech.”  “Meta’s changes to its ‘Hateful Content Policies’ do not protect … Continue reading →

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Top New York VC Ben Lerer says more mid-sized VC firms are heading for failure

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Techme101

Ben Lerer, managing partner of one of New York’s most prestigious seed-stage venture firms, Lerer Hippeau, shared some predictions with Fortune’s Leo Schwartz. He believes venture firms will continue to see a bifurcation as money pours mostly into top funds … Continue reading →

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Instagram head Mosseri says app will prioritize original content, with potential TikTok ban days away

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Techme101

Adam Mosseri, the head of Meta’s Instagram, said the app will focus on prioritizing original and creative content in its algorithmic rankings in 2025.

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A new campaign aims to safeguard social media from billionaires using Bluesky’s underlying tech

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Techme101

As Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg continue to reshape the social media space, a group of international tech entrepreneurs and advocates has launched a campaign to protect social media from the control and influence of billionaires. The initiative, Free Our … Continue reading →

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Raspberry AI raises $24M from a16z to accelerate fashion design

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Techme101

The world of fashion is moving at a faster pace each year. Most retailers introduce new styles each season, and fast-fashion companies like Shein, H&M and Zara update their collections continuously.  To keep pace with the rapid demand for new … Continue reading →

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A 24-year-old who exited his first company to Coinbase, raises $3M for his next venture

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Techme101

At 24 years old, Pryce Yebesi already has one exit: selling his crypto invoicing company Utopia Labs to Coinbase for an undisclosed amount.  Some founders don’t just have one company in them. On Monday, Yebesi announced the launch of his … Continue reading →

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