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Peter Thiel-backed venture debt firm Tacora raises $268.7M for new fund

Tacora Capital has raised its second fund, after Peter Thiel backed its first fund with $250 million. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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KoBold used AI to find copper — now investors are piling in to the tune of $537M

The Bill Gates-backed startup uses AI to comb through massive data sets in an attempt to find more critical minerals. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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xAI’s next-gen AI model didn’t arrive on time, adding to a trend

The list of flagship AI models that missed their promised launch windows continues to grow. Last summer, billionaire Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of AI company xAI, said that Grok 3, xAI’s next major AI model, would arrive by … Continue reading

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These 55 robotics companies are hiring

From the looks of things, companies in the category — including Agility Robotics and Formlogic — can’t hire quickly enough. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Meta policy chief Nick Clegg steps down

The President of Meta’s Global Affairs team, Nick Clegg, is stepping down from his position at the company, the executive announced in a tweet on Thursday. Clegg, Meta’s politically centrist policy chief since 2018, will be replaced by one of … Continue reading

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Cybertruck explosion outside Trump hotel in Vegas leaves 1 dead, 7 injured

A Tesla Cybertruck that exploded and burst into flames Wednesday morning just outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas has left one person dead and seven people injured, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD). Matthew Alan Livelsberger, … Continue reading

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CES 2025: What to expect from the year’s first and biggest tech show

CES 2025 officially kicks off in Las Vegas on Tuesday morning, running through the end of the day on January 10. The “official” dates are specific to when the floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center is open to attendees, … Continue reading

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Spotify’s partner program for podcast hosts is now available

Spotify announced Thursday the launch of its new “Partner Program” that lets popular podcast hosts monetize their video content. Spotify’s new program gives qualifying creators on its platform opportunities for extra income beyond just advertising revenue, such as video payouts. … Continue reading

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Thomson Reuters acquires tax automation company SafeSend for $600M

Thomson Reuters has acquired tax automation company SafeSend in an all-cash transaction valued at $600 million. Founded in 2008, Ann Arbor, Michigan-based SafeSend serves a cloud-based platform designed to streamline the processing and sharing of sensitive financial documents. This includes … Continue reading

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Tesla Cybertruck fails to boost 2024 sales as annual deliveries fall for first time

Tesla delivered fewer cars last year than it did in 2023, marking its first year-to-year drop and signaling that the company is struggling to reach new buyers. That means Tesla’s Cybertruck, which is the company’s first true new model since … Continue reading

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