Monthly Archives: September 2024

WhatsApp brings Meta Verified, customized messages to small businesses in India

WhatsApp is now letting small businesses in India sign up for a Meta Verified badge and giving them the ability to send customized messages to customers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Dutch neobank Bunq goes on hiring spree, targeting digital nomads, as other fintechs slash jobs

Bunq, the Dutch digital bank, told CNBC it plans to increase its global headcount by over 70% in 2024.

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Drama at OpenWeb, as a new CEO is announced – and the founding CEO says he’s staying

OpenWeb, a New York startup whose tools help publishers engage users, has a unique problem. Its co-founding CEO reportedly won’t leave, even though it announced a new CEO. According to CTech, on Tuesday, OpenWeb’s chairman, Tim Harvey, sent an email … Continue reading

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China wants to challenge the U.S. in AI — here’s what Chinese giants are doing with the tech

China’s ambitions to become a world leader in AI technology adds another layer to the technology battle between it and the U.S.

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California attorney general warns tech platforms to look out for voter deception ahead of election

California Attorney General Rob Bonta cautioned executives at tech companies to work harder to protect voters from deception.

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Britain labels data centers critical infrastructure to boost cyber defenses

The British government said Thursday that U.K. data centers will be given “Critical National Infrastructure” designation.

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Data centres as vital as NHS and power grid, government says

Critical national infrastructure status means they will get extra government support during emergencies.

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Adam Neumann’s crypto comeback company is reportedly refunding investors

In a development that will surprise few, former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann’s climate/crypto/carbon-credit startup Flowcarbon appears to be in the process of curling up to die, Forbes reported today. Buyers of its “Goddess Nature Token,” pitched as the first step … Continue reading

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OpenAI in Talks That Value Company at $150 Billion

The San Francisco start-up hopes to raise $6.5 billion as part of an aggressive push for more investment.

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Cybersecurity Hiring: How to Overcome Talent Shortages and Skills Gaps

According to the ISC2, 90% of organizations face cybersecurity skills shortages. Plus, the gap between roles to fill and available talent widened.

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