Controversial EU ad campaign on X broke bloc’s own privacy rules

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Techme101

The European Union’s executive body is facing an embarrassing privacy scandal after it was confirmed on Friday that a Commission ad campaign on X (formerly Twitter) breached the EU’s own data protection rules. The finding, by the EU’s oversight body the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), relates to a microtargeted ad campaign that the Commission […]
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Activate and The Engine Accelerator team up to train scientists to become founders 

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Techme101

Two prominent programs, Activate and The Engine Accelerator, have decided they can give founders an advantage if they team up.
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Wayve’s AI Self-Driving System Is Here to Drive Like a Human and Take On Waymo and Tesla

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Techme101

Unlike Waymo’s hybrid system of AI training with hand-coded instructions, Wayve’s AI handles the entire self-driving process, learning unsupervised to cope with the unpredictable and drive more like we do.

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What Billionaire Frank McCourt Would Actually Do With TikTok

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Techme101

Frank McCourt says his bid for TikTok is part of a broader mission to move millions of people to healthier online platforms. “I compare this to large-scale, human physical migration.”

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Entrepreneurs Don’t Need to Be Tech Savvy to Build Their Own Apps Anymore

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Techme101

Use this simple no-code platform to build apps, automate, and create custom APIs while it’s only $39 for life.

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WhatsApp lets you select specific people within a group to start a group call without disturbing anyone

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Techme101

WhatsApp announced that it had added new video calling features just before the holidays, including participant selection for group video calls, better resolution, and a revamped call tab on the desktop. This is another step from Meta in making WhatsApp a viable option for both personal and work calls instead of using Google Meet or […]
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Elon Musk reveals SEC sent him ‘settlement demand’ after Twitter buyout probe

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Techme101

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a “settlement demand” to Elon Musk, the tech billionaire revealed in a social media post on Thursday. 

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Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot Wins Game of the Year

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Techme101

Sony’s 3D platformer takes four prizes at the ceremony dubbed “the biggest night in gaming”.

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New Syndicate One fund joins Belgium’s small-but-punchy tech ecosystem

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Techme101

Syndicate One is a debut investment firm out of Belgium that has raised a €6.5 million fund to back Belgian founders and startups. While the amount is small, the significance is that it is the first Belgian fund to have the support of all four of the federal regions of the country. This, in a […]
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As AI-fueled disinformation explodes, here comes the startup counterattack

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Techme101

With disinformation on the rise, especially given the explosion of AI, companies are just as vulnerable to its effects as individuals. Refute is a London-based startup that detects and responds to disinformation on behalf of these commercial entities. It’s now raised a £2.3 million ($2.9 million) pre-seed round led by UK investors Playfair and Episode 1. […]
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