Can AI make us feel less alone? The founder of Manifest thinks so

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

Amy Wu, founder of the AI-based mental health app Manifest, has a bold prediction for the next wave of tech. “Separately from the AI trend, I think so many people are seeing this loneliness epidemic that’s happening with Gen Z,” she said. “There is no doubt in my mind that there will be unicorns that […]
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Eclipse opens an NYC office with plans to bolster its presence on the East Coast

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

After nearly a decade, industrials-focused VC Eclipse expanded out of Silicon Valley. The firm opened its second office in New York’s Soho neighborhood with plans to invest more on the East Coast. Eclipse backs startups in sectors including manufacturing, supply chain, healthcare, and infrastructure, among others, both through its early stage and early growth-focused funds. […]
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Qualtrics: AI Training and Guidance a Problem For Australian Employees

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

Future AI programs will depend on employee engagement and skills.

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NIS 2 Compliance Deadline Arrives: What You Need to Know

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

The NIS 2 compliance deadline is Oct. 17. Discover essential insights on requirements, impacts, and what organisations must do now.

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Permira completes Squarespace acquisition after upping bid to $7.2B

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

Website builder Squarespace is no longer a publicly-traded company, after private equity firm Permira procured all remaining common stock in the firm. Permira first revealed plans to acquire Squarespace back in May, offering shareholders in the NYSE-traded company $44 per share — this equated to an equity valuation of $6.6 billion, and an enterprise valuation […]
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India’s central bank orders Sachin Bansal’s Navi to halt loans

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

India’s central bank ordered four non-bank lenders, including Navi Finserv and DMI Finance, to halt loans from October 21, citing excessive interest rates and regulatory breaches. The Reserve Bank of India said (PDF) the firms violated rules on pricing, income assessment, and asset classification. This action follows months of warnings about responsible lending practices, it […]
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Instagram adds features to help stop sextortion

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

Law enforcement agencies have reported a rise in sextortion scams targeting teens across online platforms.

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Get an Education in Oracle Databases for $20

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

This bundle includes five multi-lesson courses and can help boost your career with in-demand Oracle skills.

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Elon Musk’s X boosts DSA info for EU users as bloc’s probe of its complaint handling continues

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

An incoming privacy policy update to Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) will see the company making it clearer to users in the European Union that they have the right to appeal decisions under the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), such as account bans, content takedowns and shadowbanning. The online governance regulation, which applies on scores […]
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Casio says ‘no prospect of recovery yet’ after ransomware attack 

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Techme101

The Japanese electronics giant says some of its systems remain “unusable” almost two weeks after cyberattack.
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