Techstars is laying off 17%, ending its J.P. Morgan-backed programs

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Techme101

Techstars is cutting 17% of its staff and will end its $80 million J.P. Morgan-backed Advancing Cities Program once the fund is completely deployed.
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UK Government Announces £32m for AI Projects After Scrapping Funding for Supercomputers

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Techme101

The investment will go into 98 AI projects that will ultimately improve safety on construction sites, reduce train delays, and cut emissions across supply chains.

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Made by Google 2024: How to watch Google unveil the Pixel 9, a new foldable and more

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Techme101

Made by Google 2024 kicks off at 10 a.m. PT on August 13. Get ready for a slew of new hardware, including the Pixel 9 and a new foldable.
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Newly launched social network Maven loses its co-founders

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Techme101

Just three months after Maven’s public launch, Kenneth Stanley – the former OpenAI researcher who co-founded the social media platform designed to facilitate serendipitous interactions – is stepping down.  Stanley posted on Maven and X that despite enthusiastic responses to the platform’s launch, Maven “could not achieve the kind of growth curve that investors want […]
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ChatGPT’s mobile app just had its biggest month yet

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Techme101

With the arrival of ChatGPT’s new Advanced Voice Mode, which offers nearly real-time, realistic interactions, Appfigures expects growth to continue in the months to come.
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Wiza Review (2024): Features, Pricing, Pros and Cons

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Techme101

Read our Wiza review to discover how its features can enhance your lead generation and sales outreach efforts. Compare pricing and weigh pros and cons to determine if it’s right for your business.

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5 Things Call Center AI Can Do Today and What’s on the Way

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Techme101

Explore how AI transforms call centers with five current technologies and three future innovations, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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Facebook creators have a new way to avoid ‘jail’

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Techme101

Facebook creators are being given a new option that will help them avoid jail — “Facebook jail,” that is — upon their first violation, and at various times after. In a revised policy, announced on Wednesday, social networking giant Meta said that creators who violate the company’s Community Standards for the first time will be […]
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Online platforms warned over disorder violence risk

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Techme101

The open letter comes as social media firms face increasing scrutiny over their role in the disorder.

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Mechanical Orchard, led by ex-Pivotal CEO, scores $50 million round led by Alphabet’s GV

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Techme101

Digital transformation — the process of transforming outdated apps and processes with cloud technologies and digital workflows — can be a risky undertaking. In 2023, Harvard Business Review reported that while 89% of large companies have a digital and AI transformation underway, they’ve only captured 31% of the expected revenue uplift and 25% of anticipated […]
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