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Innovative Accelerator Program Launched to Support Student Entrepreneurs
Roman Scott and Itbaan Nafi, two Stanford University students, are starting their own fund, Breakthrough Ventures. This groundbreaking accelerator program will offer both seed capital and invaluable resources to U.S. college students and recent graduates…
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Waymo Robotaxi Strikes Child Near Santa Monica Elementary School
On January 23, a Waymo robotaxi struck a child in front of an elementary school in Santa Monica. This tragedy has caused public outcry over the safety of AVs, especially in school zones. The incident…
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Outtake Secures $40 Million in Series B Funding to Combat Digital Identity Fraud
Outtake, a cybersecurity startup founded in 2023 by Alex Dhillon, has successfully raised $40 million in a Series B funding round. With its acquisition of Pipl, the company seeks to offer enterprises an intuitive platform…
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Rising Star in Podcasting: Theresa Loconsolo Elevates TechCrunch’s Audio Production
Theresa Loconsolo, an audio producer at TechCrunch, has been instrumental to the production of the network’s flagship podcast, Equity. Loconsolo, based in New Jersey, is a wordsmith that seamlessly weaves her craft with mission-driven narrative.…
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Apple Expands AI Capabilities with Acquisition of Q.ai for Nearly $2 Billion
AI, one of the semiconductor giant’s six acquisitions over the weekend, for an undisclosed sum. This agreement is worth almost $2 billion. It represents Apple’s second-largest acquisition ever, after the $3 billion buy-up of Beats…
