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It sure looks like X (Twitter) has a Verified bot problem

It looks like X, the company formerly known as Twitter, has a Verified bot problem. Although X owner Elon Musk suggested that forcing users to pay for verification would help to weed out the bots (aka automated accounts) on the … Continue reading

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The SEC wants $45 million from bankrupt Lordstown Motors

Bankrupt EV startup Lordstown Motors could be on the hook for $45 million for violating federal securities laws. The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a claim for that amount in Lordstown Motors’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings last week, though the … Continue reading

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Female-founded startup Diem wants to be the go-to social search engine for women and non-binary folks

A startup called Diem wants to tackle the problem of “search engine gender bias,” where results can produce default male information, making many women feel unsatisfied by the answers they receive to taboo or personal questions online. The company’s social … Continue reading

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OpenAI debuts ChatGPT subscription aimed at small teams

OpenAI is launching a new subscription plan for ChatGPT, its viral AI-powered chatbot, aimed at smaller, self-service-oriented teams. Aptly called ChatGPT Team, the plan provides a dedicated workspace for teams up to 149 people using ChatGPT as well as admin … Continue reading

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Quora’s AI platform could likely come to dictate the company’s future

It’s not impossible that the tagline may flip to “Quora, brought to you by Poe” from “Poe, brought to you by Quora.” © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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A startup’s guide to cyberthreats — threat modeling and proactive security

Cybersecurity is a complex and multifaceted field, and even with thorough threat modeling, there’s always a risk of compromise. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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The IPO window is reopening — here’s what startups need to know

Get the correct elements in place for growth before your IPO, and your startup can make steady progress as a public company. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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AI hardware, fintech woes and venture capital’s shedding phase

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our newly revamped Wednesday episode, and we’re going to be … Continue reading

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Terraform fork OpenTofu is now ready for prime time

OpenTofu, the open source Terraform fork, has hit general availability (GA) some four months after launch. The eternal struggle between open source and proprietary software was laid bare on numerous occasions last year, perhaps most notably when HashiCorp switched popular … Continue reading

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How to build the foundation for a profitable AI startup

Building a profitable AI business poses unique challenges beyond those faced when launching a typical tech startup. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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