Softbank set to invest $40 billion in OpenAI at $260 billion valuation, sources say

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Techme101

Part of the funding is expected to be used for Stargate, the joint venture between SoftBank, OpenAI and Oracle announced by President Donald Trump.

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Pinterest lists DEI attacks as possible business risk in latest filing

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Techme101

Pinterest listed the latest attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion as a possible business risk in its latest 10-K filing.  The company wrote in its filing to investors that if its efforts around DEI “are perceived as insufficient or overdone,” then it “may not be able to attract and retain talent” and that the company […]
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Hiveclass, a platform for virtual PE classes for kids, raises $1.5M  

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Techme101

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020 and schools transitioned to online learning, both Joe Titus and Paul Suhr were concerned about how to maintain their children’s activity levels in the absence of mandatory physical education classes and sports. The two friends’ solution was Hiveclass, a New York-based edtech platform that hosts online courses for […]
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NFL goes after Gen Z fans by courting creators on YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Techme101

Hundreds of creators have swarmed New Orleans for Super Bowl 59, getting paid big contracts to make content for brands like Microsoft, Verizon and Nike. 

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Britain orders Apple to give it access to encrypted accounts: Washington Post

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Techme101

Apple has been ordered by the U.K. to provide officials access to users’ encrypted accounts, the Washington Post reported Friday.

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UK demands access to Apple users’ encrypted data

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Techme101

The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act.

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Live Oak Bank Review: Services, Rates, and More

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Techme101

Live Oak Bank specializes in loans and competitive rates, offers online banking and a focus on customer service. Learn if it can be a best fit for your business.

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Coalition of US states to file lawsuit after Musk’s DOGE gains access to Americans’ personal data 

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Techme101

The states plan to file the lawsuit in defense of Americans’ “right to privacy.”
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UK government demands Apple backdoor to encrypted cloud data: report

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Techme101

Apple is likely to stop providing its encrypted cloud service to U.K. users
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Tesla car sales in China fall 11.5% as competition intensifies

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Techme101

Competition between Tesla and Chinese domestic rivals is intensifying as the U.S. firm continues to launch incentives to keep its cars attractive.

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