Inside the Mind of an AI Girlfriend (or Boyfriend)

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Techme101

Dippy, a startup that offers “uncensored” AI companions, lets you peer into their thought process—sometimes revealing hidden motives.

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Engaging Executives: How to Present Cybersecurity in a Way That Resonates

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Techme101

Getting buy-in can be difficult. Safe-U founder and CEO Jorge Litvin explains how to create a common language between the CISO and the rest of the C-suite.

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GM partners with startup Forge Nano to improve EV battery life, performance, and safety

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Techme101

General Motors is working with Forge Nano, a materials science startup, to find new ways to enhance the performance and lifetime of electric vehicle battery cells.  The automaker’s investment arm, GM Ventures, on Wednesday injected $10 million into Forge Nano, which is developing a thin coating the startup says will help improve safety and increase […]
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This Week in AI: AWS loses a top AI exec

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Techme101

Hiya, folks, welcome to TechCrunch’s regular AI newsletter. If you want this in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. Last week, AWS lost a top AI exec. Matt Wood, VP of AI, announced that he’d be leaving AWS after 15 years. Wood had long been involved in the Amazon division’s AI initiatives; he was appointed […]
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Bitcoin hits highest level since July, boosting other coins and crypto-related stocks

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Techme101

The price of bitcoin neared $68,400 on Wednesday, its highest since July, sparking a rally in other cryptocurrencies and related equities.

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Do You Need To Have A Business Bank Account?

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Techme101

It’s a smart idea to consider setting up a business bank account. Keep reading for tips on how to make the best decision for your business.

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Are Cybertrucks too angular for Europe?

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Techme101

Tesla’s Cybertruck is facing blowback in Europe, particularly over pedestrian safety concerns. Euro NCAP, a voluntary but influential car safety assessment program in Europe, has not in any way tested the Cybertruck, but based on a visual assessment alone, raised alarms over its sharp, angular design, saying it could pose a serious threat to pedestrians. […]
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African crypto startup Yellow Card raises $33M led by Blockchain Capital to scale its B2B pivot

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Techme101

Africa’s blockchain and crypto space is receiving a much-needed venture boost during a tough time for startups, some of which have retreated from specific markets or completely shut down due to issues like harsh regulatory environment, macros or downright mismanagement.  The boost involves Yellow Card, the U.S.-founded crypto platform launched in Nigeria in 2019, which […]
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Trump-backed crypto coin misses $300 million sales target, raises less than $12 million

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Techme101

Trump-backed token sale misses project targets one day into launch.

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How Paladin’s drones helped Asheville during Hurricane Helene

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Techme101

When Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, North Carolina in September, the city’s police department reached out to public safety drone startup Paladin for help. The startup’s 30-member team jumped into action working nights and through the weekend to assist Asheville’s police department with locating people and dropping off supply. Asheville was a Paladin customer and its team […]
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