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CDC airport COVID screening to include flu, RSV detection

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expanding its Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance (TGS) program to provide early detection of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory viruses in addition to COVID-19. According to a Nov. 8 … Continue reading

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OpenAI seeks to improve AI with broader training data

Artificial intelligence research company OpenAI announced a new initiative this week aimed at diversifying and expanding the data used to train AI models called Data Partnerships. Through the program, OpenAI plans to collaborate with third-party organizations to build new public … Continue reading

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OpenAI hosts a dev day, TechCrunch reviews the M3 iMac and MacBook Pro, and Bumble gets a new CEO

Hey, folks, and welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s newsletter covering the past week (or so) in tech industry happenings. This week marked OpenAI’s first-ever dev conference, where the Microsoft-backed AI startup announced a host of new products. But … Continue reading

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Will Airbnb’s co-founder build your next home?

Samara raised $41 million “to bring high quality ADUs to every backyard in California and beyond.” ADUs refer to accessory dwelling units, or more plainly, backyard homes. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Deal Dive: BNPL expands beyond its roots — that’s a good thing

There is a growing group of startups looking to expand the BNPL model into other categories. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Veteran to visionary: What I learned in the marines about being a fintech founder

According to the SBA, veterans are roughly 45% more likely to form their own business compared to people who haven’t served in the military. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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How to leverage military experience to become a successful entrepreneur

Veterans already possess many of the skills and attributes needed to be a successful entrepreneur — including having courage. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Can a tiny AI pin replace our smartphones?

A new wearable device called the AI Pin aims to free people from smartphone addiction through artificial intelligence. Developed by tech startup Humane after five years and $240 million in funding. The large lapel-sized gadget can be controlled through voice, … Continue reading

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WhatsApp privacy with new call IP address hiding

According to a Nov. 8 announcement by Meta Platforms, its popular messaging app WhatsApp has rolled out a new privacy feature that hides users’ IP addresses during voice and video calls. This change aims to give users more control over … Continue reading

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Google plans to invest in AI chatbot startup Character.AI

Alphabet Inc’s Google is reportedly in advanced discussions to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Character.AI, an emerging artificial intelligence chatbot startup. According to Reuters, this investment could significantly boost Character.AI’s capabilities to meet growing user demand and advance … Continue reading

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