Benchmark, Index, others are in a wild unsolicited bidding war over Anysphere, maker of Cursor

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Techme101

There isn’t a shortage of AI-powered coding assistance startups. They include Augment, Codeium, Magic, and Poolside. However, Cursor has become one of the most popular. Its developer, Anysphere, has seen its revenue grow from $4 million annualized recurring revenue (ARR) in April to $4 million a month as of last month, according to a person […]
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‘Whatever you want Ben’: Inside Ben Horowitz’s cozy relationship with the Las Vegas Police Department

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Techme101

When Skydio, a young maker of drones in San Mateo, California, sent a customer proposal in 2023 to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, its chief of staff, Mike Gennaro, forwarded the email to VC Ben Horowitz. “Which deployment are you looking to do?” Horowitz wrote back. “Whatever you want, Ben,” Gennaro replied, according to […]
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OpenAI Scored a Legal Win Over Progressive Publishers—but the Fight’s Not Finished

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Techme101

A judge tossed out a case against OpenAI brought by Alternet and Raw Story, in what could be a significant ruling in the larger battle between AI companies and publishers.

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Jack Dorsey dramatically scales back crypto ambitions for Block

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Techme101

Block said Thursday that it was “winding down” its TBD division, which had sought to create an open-source crypto development platform.

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What does Trump’s election mean for the TikTok ban?

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Techme101

As TikTok stares down an impending federal ban, Donald Trump’s win in the presidential election could be a lifeline. It’s a plot twist for the embattled, Chinese-owned social media company. During Trump’s last presidency, the president-elect had been the one to initiate the calls to ban TikTok, which only petered out because he didn’t win […]
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Monarch Tractor lays off 10% in restructuring towards software and licensing AV tech

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Techme101

Monarch Tractor has laid off around 10% of its workforce as part of a restructuring that will see it prioritize non-agricultural customers, license its autonomous technology, and boost sales of its AI-powered farm management software, TechCrunch has learned. Around 35 employees were cut this week by the Livermore, California-based autonomous electric tractor startup that has […]
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Startup land wasn’t as quiet this week as you might’ve expected

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Techme101

Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here! This week probably wasn’t the best one to make any type of big announcement. But when it comes to startups, there are quite a few contrarians, leaving us […]
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ACS: 12 Steps to Address Australia’s Skills Shortage

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Techme101

The Australian Computer Society offers key recommendations for tackling Australia’s tech skills shortage and boosting the nation’s digital workforce.

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How To Setup an IVR Call Flow to Maximize Containment Rate

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Techme101

Thoughtful IVR call flow design helps callers help themselves. Learn how to set up an intuitive caller journey and spot potential chokepoints.

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Why Customers and Companies Love Interactive Voice Response

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Techme101

IVR is one of the most elegant tools businesses have to manage calls. Learn the basics and how it can help you serve customers better.

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