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a16z’s Chris Dixon thinks it’s time to focus on blockchains’ use cases, not speculation

“I’m not anti-speculation, but I think it’s a question of priorities… It’s putting the cart before the horse.” © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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EU’s AI Act passes last big hurdle on the way to adoption

The European Union’s AI Act, a risk-based plan for regulating applications of artificial intelligence, has passed what looks to be the final big hurdle standing in the way of adoption after Member State representatives today voted to confirm the final … Continue reading

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Apple’s Vision Pro is here: These are some of the most exciting indie apps and games

With thousands of pre-orders for the Vision Pro rolling in, many consumers are curious about Apple’s AR/VR headset and the apps that will arrive alongside the new device. While some are from companies you recognize — Disney+, Max, TikTok, Zoom, … Continue reading

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These 30 robotics companies are hiring

It was a rough week. There are rarely good weeks for my industry, but this one felt especially dire. Perhaps because it hit close to home. Not that many publications, however, have been through the scale of what iRobot is … Continue reading

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Pitch Deck Teardown: PhageLab’s $11M Series A deck

This week, we’re taking a look at what PhageLab got right in this pitch deck and why it could use some judicious pruning. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Hire mindset over skill set

Upskilling is more than just a remedy for skill shortages. It is a strategic long-term investment and will help cultivate a dynamic, adaptable workforce. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Niremia Collective closes inaugural fund with $22.5M focused on well-being technology

Niremia Collective intends to provide capital and management resources to high-growth well-being startups as well as incubate new businesses. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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FTC orders Blackbaud to overhaul ‘reckless’ security practices in wake of 2020 breach

Education tech company Blackbaud agreed to settle with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over the company’s security practices that resulted in a 2020 data breach. The FTC alleges that Blackbaud, a U.S.-based company that provides financial and administrative software to … Continue reading

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As Podcastle raises $13.5M, its founder credits AI-driven growth in Armenia’s ‘Mini-Silicon Valley’

Podcastle, a podcasting platform that has boosted its product with various generative AI-driven features, has raised $13.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Mosaic Ventures. Also participating were existing Podcastle investors RTP Global, Point Nine Capital, Sierra … Continue reading

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Apple says it’ll show its GenAI efforts ‘later this year’

Apple has tossed another crumb to investors wondering when the world will get to see some ‘Made in Cupertino’ GenAI: Expect Apple to reveal what it’s been working on in this buzzy slice of artificial intelligence “later this year”, per … Continue reading

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