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Buy now, pay later platform Tabby nabs $200M in Series D funding at $1.5B valuation

The past year and a half have witnessed multiple startups facing valuation cuts as funding from VCs waned in an environment of rising interest rates. In this context, fintechs, especially buy now, pay later companies serving Western customers, including Affirm, … Continue reading

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WeWork plans to file for bankruptcy, reports say

The troubled office-sharing firm declined to comment when contacted by the BBC.

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Sky and TalkTalk block suicide website linked to 50 deaths

Bereaved families had asked internet providers to block the forum, following a BBC investigation.

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Demis Hassabis: AI must not ‘move fast and break things’

Google Deepmind co-founder Demis Hassabis said the AI industry should not adopt the Silicon Valley mantra.

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Sam Bankman-Fried pressed in court over past comments

As inconsistencies were put to him, the former crypto boss tried to distance himself from some decisions.

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Who’s going (and who’s not) to the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park?

Ahead of the AI Safety Summit starting tomorrow morning taking place outside of London in Bletchley Park, today, the U.K. government has confirmed more details about who is actually going to be attending the event. The list’s publication comes after … Continue reading

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Gaming’s dual reality with soaring sales amid rising layoffs

The gaming industry has been on a rollercoaster ride — from top-titles to layoffs. On one hand, record-breaking sales from titles like “Hogwarts Legacy” and “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” have made headlines. On the other, the … Continue reading

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US export rules put Nvidia’s AI chip sales to China in jeopardy

Recent U.S. export controls have put Nvidia, a leading AI company, in a tight spot. The new regulations may force Nvidia to cancel billions in chip orders to China for the upcoming year, potentially stalling the progress of Chinese tech … Continue reading

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Unions claim workers sidelined in UK’s AI safety talks

Trade unions and human rights groups have accused the UK government of marginalizing workers in the artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit scheduled for this week. In an open letter sent to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday, over 100 organizations … Continue reading

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40 countries unite against cybercriminals, vowing to stop ransom payments

A significant move against hackers is underway as 40 countries, led by the U.S., prepare to sign a pledge. According to Reuters reporting, this commitment aims to halt ransom payments to cybercriminals and dismantle their funding mechanisms, according to a … Continue reading

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