OpenAI’s Power Struggle Ends: Sam Altman Returns, But Questions Remain The power struggle at OpenAI, which began when co-founder Sam Altman was fired, has finally come to an end. Altman, the former president of Y Combinator, has returned to the helm of the company. However, the circumstances surrounding his return and the composition of the
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Are you a startup founder looking to get the most out of your investors? Well, TechCrunch has got you covered! As part of their Startup Battlefield master class series, they recently hosted a session with David Blumberg, founder and managing partner at Blumberg Ventures. Blumberg shared valuable insights on how early-stage startups can leverage their
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The Uncertain Fate of US Venture Capital in China As China reopens its borders after COVID-19 restrictions, American venture capitalists are facing an uncertain future in the country. The once thriving relationship between US venture capital firms and Chinese startups is now hanging in the balance due to a combination of factors, including China’s crackdown
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UK’s Quantum Computing Missions: Pioneering Innovation for Financial and Geopolitical Advantage The British government has unveiled five new quantum computing missions that aim to revolutionize technology and provide the UK with financial and geopolitical advantages. These ambitious plans have been described as visionary and exciting, attracting praise from startups, investors, and analysts. Building Powerful Quantum
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The Future of Construction: Robotic Digger Revolutionizes Building Autonomous Excavators: The Future of Construction Construction is a demanding industry, often facing challenges such as labor shortages and the need for increased efficiency. However, researchers at ETH Zurich’s Robotic Systems Lab in Switzerland have made a breakthrough that could revolutionize the way buildings are constructed. Introducing
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Why Startups Should Consider Hiring Fractional AI Officers The AI skills gap is real. A recent study from Randstad, the recruitment company, found that job posts referencing generative AI skills have risen by 2,000% since March. It’s the third most sought-after skill set and one of the shortest in supply. The logical step for enterprise
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway’s Risky Play on Paytm Ends in a 40% Loss In a surprising turn of events, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has exited its investment in Paytm-parent firm One97 Communications at a loss of about 40%. This move marks the end of a high-profile investment that the investment giant made more than five
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US Chip Export Ban Puts Pressure on China’s AI Startups US Chip Export Ban Puts Pressure on China’s AI Startups, while Giants Stay Relatively Unscathed As the tech war between the United States and China escalates, the recent ban on Nvidia’s high-performance graphic processing units (GPUs) has put significant pressure on China’s AI startups. While
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EU Takes Steps to Boost Domestic Production of Green Tech with Net-Zero Industry Act The European Union (EU) is making strides towards increasing its manufacturing output in the technologies needed for decarbonization with the recent passing of the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA). The NZIA, proposed by the Commission in March, aims to ensure that at
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Upgrade Your iPhone’s Voice Assistant: ChatGPT Takes Over the Action Button Apple iPhone users can now enhance their voice assistant experience by replacing Siri with ChatGPT on their iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. OpenAI’s ChatGPT Voice feature is now available to all free users, allowing them to configure the new Action Button on their
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