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Meta’s EU ad-free subscription faces early privacy challenge

Meta’s shiny new bid to circumvent European Union privacy rules — by offering users a false choice between paying it a hefty monthly subscription for ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram or agreeing to give up their privacy rights in … Continue reading

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SenseTime plunges after short seller alleges the Chinese AI firm inflated revenue

SenseTime said it believes Grizzly Research’s report is “without merit and contains unfounded allegations and misleading conclusions and interpretations.”

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European tech funding halves to $45 billion, back to pre-Covid levels — but AI is a bright spot

Overall funding for European venture-backed companies is projected to decline 45% in 2023 from a year ago, according to VC firm Atomico.

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As pet owners turn to mobile insurance apps, Lassie raises $25M Series B led by Balderton

We last wrote about Lassie, a pet health app and insurance provider, when it closed an €11 million Series A round in 2022. It’s growth had been spurred by the boom in pet ownership during the pandemic (nearly half of … Continue reading

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Augment provides an MBA-like program, but exclusively online

French startup Augment has seen the incredible rise of online courses and edtech companies, as well as its potential when it comes to reinventing education at scale. That’s why the startup has been working on highly polished online courses sold … Continue reading

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Navigating the Evolving E-Commerce Landscape: The Rise of 3P Selling

In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, it’s evident that the last decade has witnessed a remarkable expansion. A paradigm shift in consumer shopping habits has transformed how we engage with products and services. From the convenience of online grocery shopping to … Continue reading

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California’s Privacy Protection Agency wants to put regulations on AI automation

The Privacy Protection Agency of California (CPPA) is preparing to put restrictions on AI automation. The state privacy regulator published a draft of regulations for how people’s data can be used. The draft is called the “draft automated decisionmaking technology … Continue reading

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Coinbase wants to return as crypto’s kingpin and shares are up 18% from last week

The U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase’s shares are up about 18% from last week. This is from about $100 to $118 as of today (Monday). Coinbase believes its heightened share price is because of the enforcement action against Binance. In a … Continue reading

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Binance’s transition to a traditional finance institution

In a conversation with Fortune, Binance CEO Richard Teng discussed the cryptocurrency exchange’s intentions to transform into a more conventional financial institution. This strategic shift aims to correct previous errors and adjust to the increasingly rigorous regulatory environment for digital … Continue reading

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Amazon wants businesses to use its palm-scanning tech to let employees into the office

Amazon is pitching the palm-based service as a way for employees to swipe their hand to enter an office or to access sensitive company data

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