Monthly Archives: September 2024

Meta, TikTok and Snap pledge to participate in program to combat suicide and self-harm content

In an attempt to prevent suicide and self-harm content from spreading online, the nonprofit Mental Health Coalition (MHC) today announced a new program, Thrive, aimed at encouraging online platforms to share “signals” of potentially harmful material. Thrive, which counts Meta, … Continue reading

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Bitcoin and NFTs may get greater legal protections as ‘personal property’ under proposed UK law

The U.K. government has introduced a new bill to Parliament which proposes new legal protections for digital assets such as Bitcoin. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Apple turning AirPods into hearing aids underscores effort to crack massive health market

Apple is using its newest AirPods Pro as a way to help break into the health industry, a potential $15 trillion market.

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Irish Big Tech watchdog digs into platforms’ content reporting mechanisms after DSA complaints

Ireland’s media regulator said it is reviewing how major platforms let users report illegal content, following a high number of complaints.  © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Novatus nabs $40M to help financial institutions quell their RegTech nightmares

Novatus helps financial companies manage their data for risk and compliance data, and it has now raised $40M to expand into new markets. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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People Are Setting Themselves on Fire and Getting Punched in the Face to Pump Their Crypto Coins

To compete against thousands of crypto meme coins flooding the market, creators are resorting to elaborate and sometimes dangerous stunts for attention.

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Digital health company Noom to offer compounded GLP-1 drug through new weight loss program

Digital health company Noom is offering compounded GLP-1 drugs to patients in new weight loss program

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Former FTX exec Ryan Salame returns to court after waffling on guilty plea

Former FTX exec Ryan Salame back in court over attempt to withdraw his guilty plea

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How Business Owners Can Evolve with a Changing Technological Landscape

Check out these five course bundles breaking down the most important IT, development, and cybersecurity skills that a business owner can master.

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After Shark Tank, Mark Cuban Just Wants to Break Shit—Especially the Prescription Drug Industry

Billionaire Mark Cuban is done with his hit TV show, but he’s still invested in fighting pharma’s middlemen, being a dad, and needling Elon Musk.

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