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Meta’s latest privacy rip-off will test the EU’s mettle for reining in Big Tech
This week Europe was treated to another show of the mutability of tech after Meta, the microtargeting ad empire formerly known as Facebook, announced it would be launching an ad-free subscription — with a starting price of €10 per month … Continue reading
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Blackbird invests in Carepatron’s “radically accessible” healthcare management platform
When TechCrunch covered Carepatron’s pre-seed last year, it was focused on serving solo practitioners and small health practices. Now the healthcare management system has scaled along with its clients, and works with medical practices that range in size from five … Continue reading
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Norrsken22’s debut fund closes at $205M to back growth-stage startups in Africa
It’s exciting times for growth-stage investment in Africa as Norrsken22, a Pan-African venture capital firm, achieves the final close of its debut fund, raising a total of $205 million, surpassing its initial target. This also highlights a keen interest from … Continue reading
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Netflix explores AVOD market with innovative ads
Netflix is venturing into the ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) arena by implementing new advertisement styles and forging sponsorship collaborations to compete with other streaming services. This move signifies a strategic shift for the streaming giant, as it seeks to diversify its … Continue reading
Ukraine’s PrivatBank launches iPhone contactless payments
In a pivotal move to digitize the payment landscape and enhance customer experience, Ukraine’s premier financial institution, PrivatBank, has officially launched Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone contactless payment feature for its clientele across the nation. Aimed at serving a … Continue reading
Tesla and its autopilot found not guilty of crash death
Tesla, the electric car juggernaut led by CEO Elon Musk, has secured a decisive win in a pivotal lawsuit related to the death of a Model 3 owner, Micah Lee, in 2019. According to an Oct. 31 The Register report, … Continue reading
Cyber Threats: Who Is Most Affected and Its Implications?
In the age of digital connectivity, cyber threats loom large, crossing borders with a non-uniform impact. This exploration delves into cyber threats, revealing their diverse effects on individuals, businesses, and institutions, and highlighting profound societal implications within our interconnected world. … Continue reading
LinkedIn hits 1 billion users launches AI chatbot coach
On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, LinkedIn revealed that it has reached over 1 billion members and has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to serve as a “job seeker coach.” Along with the chatbot, the Microsoft-owned company also launched other … Continue reading
Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all seven criminal fraud counts
Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial wrapped up on Thursday, leaving the jury to decide the fate of the FTX founder.
Rishi Sunak Interviews Elon Musk on Perils and Benefits of A.I.
The prime minister’s conversation with the tech billionaire was part of an effort this week to present Britain as a leader in artificial intelligence.