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The Brutalist and Emilia Perez’s voice-cloning controversies make AI the new awards season battleground

Two leading contenders for Oscars this year have revealed use of artificial intelligence in the editing suite – will it affect their chances?. The use of artificial intelligence could become a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Mac Miller's voice kept alive on new 'raw and unpolished' posthumous album

The rapper's second album following his death has been welcomed by fans, with producers saying it remains authentic.

BBC News - Jan. 20

AI: The Cybersecurity Revolution or Apocalypse?

AI is reshaping both innovation and cybercrime, with attackers leveraging its power to outpace traditional defenses. As cybercrime costs surge, organizations must adopt strategies to bridge the ...

CBS News - Jan. 20

LA wildfires thrust insurance startup into spotlight as property owners scramble for protection

A month after announcing its first funding round and debut insurance product, Stand is seeing a huge surge in interest due to the LA wildfires.

CNBC - Jan. 19

Thailand Prime Minster receives scam call using the voice of another world leader

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she was nearly tricked by a scam caller posing as another world leader.

NBC News - Jan. 18

How a Little-Known Finnish Company Became One of the World's Hottest Gadget Startups

Oura’s smart ring measures heart health and can predict when you may be getting sick

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

Here’s Why I’m Not Investing in Startups Right Now

In the absence of a strong IPO market, founders should focus on sustainable growth. Here’s how.

Inc. - Jan. 17

Devin 1.2: Updated AI engineer enhances coding with smarter in-context reasoning, voice integration

Devin 1.2 will help developers with accelerated workflows and less cognitive load in file searches, understanding codebases or fixing code.

VentureBeat - Jan. 17

OpenAI’s Ex-CTO Raids Rivals for Top Team at Her Startup

Mira Murati’s still unnamed AI startup’s goal remains a mystery, but she clearly has a plan—starting with gathering a pool of industry experts.

Inc. - Jan. 17

Mira Murati’s AI Startup Makes First Hires, Including Former OpenAI Executive

It’s a major get for Murati’s mysterious startup, which has also poached engineers and researchers from a number of other prominent AI firms.

Wired - Jan. 17

Brooklyn trio raises $10 million for startup that wants to help open-source developers get paid

Out of the old Domino Sugar Refinery in Brooklyn, a trio of techies has raised $10 million for Merit Systems to focus on fixing an open-source problem.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Bob Uecker, longtime voice of the Brewers and a star of 'Major League,' dies at 90

Bob Uecker's career in professional baseball started in 1956.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Dragon Age Voice Actor Arrested On Revenge Porn Charges

Voice actor Johnathon Rees (who goes by his stage name, Greg Ellis) was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff's Office last week on a number of different charges related to harassing his ...

GameSpot - Jan. 15

U.S.-China Rivalry Could Boost Space Startup Funding

After commercial space startups pulled in $8.6 billion in 2024, more venture capital firms are likely to make investments in new companies as Sino-Amercian tensions go orbital.

Inc. - Jan. 15

Payroll Startup Deel Accused of Charges Related to Money Laundering

The startup, recently valued at $12 billion, says it hasn’t broken any laws.

Inc. - Jan. 13

Why $10 Million Is the Hardest Number for Startups to Hit

It’s a wonderful mirage, but it rarely works, so why do we keep falling for it?

Inc. - Jan. 13

A startup city in Kenya tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor

Tatu City outside Kenya's capital is a startup city, privately owned and with aspirations of eventually having a population of 250,000

ABC News - Jan. 12

Friend of British hiker missing in Italy voices ‘acceptance’ as search continues

Joe Stone says authorities ‘trying everything’ to find Aziz Ziriat after body of Sam Harris discovered on Wednesday. A close friend of a British hiker who has been missing in the Dolomites since ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Heather Knight lends voice to plight of Afghanistan women’s team

England captain calls for greater support for cricketers in exile Alyssa Healy passed fit to take gloves in Women’s Ashes opener England captain Heather Knight says that the plight of the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

High cost of weight loss drugs drives employers to require nutrition counseling, in boost for startups

Startup Virta Health saw 60% revenue growth last year, topping $100 million, driven by demand for its employer weight loss management program.

CNBC - Jan. 10

How Delivery Startup DroneUp May Survive the Loss of Walmart’s Business

After the retailing giant consolidates its aerial deliveries with two bigger specialists, DroneUp will need to pivot to working with smaller, local customers.

Inc. - Jan. 10

With TikTok’s Future Uncertain, Livestream Shopping Startups Are Making Moves

How TikTok Shop’s rivals are preparing to swoop up the e-commerce giant’s market share.

Inc. - Jan. 9

AI Startup Anthropic Plans to Raise $2 Billion at a $60 Billion Valuation

The new funding round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, sees the company at more than triple its 2024 valuation of $18 million.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Bench’s Jilted Customers Say the Accounting Startup’s Problems Began Long Before Its Abrupt Shutdown

The tax startup’s recent collapse and subsequent acquisition by Employer.com has left customers unsure about where to turn.

Inc. - Jan. 8

AI Startup Anthropic Raising Funds Valuing It at $60 Billion

The Amazon-backed OpenAI rival was valued at $18 billion last year.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

How a Silicon Valley financial backer orchestrated a plot to take down a rising startup

Financial backer Denis Grosz thought he was going to generate big returns from his bet on a company called Toptal, until he got sued for his actions.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Thandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation

Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My calling is to sing the people’s joy, to sing the people’s sadness.”

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Toyota is 'exploring rockets' with nearly $45 million investment in Japanese launch startup, chairman says

Toyota Motor is exploring the development and production of orbital rockets, Chair CEO Akio Toyoda said Monday.

CNBC - Jan. 7

‘You’re gonna find this creepy’: my AI-cloned voice was used by the far right. Could I stop it? | Georgina Findlay

It was chilling to hear ‘my voice’ repeating lies – and to discover that deepfake audio is a growing threat to democracy. Georgina Findlay is a writer and presenter at the YouTube channel TLDR ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

British AI startup with government ties is developing tech for military drones

Exclusive: Concerns raised over role of Faculty AI, which has worked with NHS and government safety body. A company that has worked closely with the UK government on artificial intelligence safety, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

5 Ways This Startup Puts Values in Action

This AI company’s values help drive its booming biotech business.

Inc. - Jan. 5

Tom Johnson, Minimalist Composer and Village Voice Critic, Dies at 85

He charted the rise of musical minimalism on New York’s downtown scene in the 1970s. He later gained notice for abstract works of his own.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

6 Rules for Startup Fundraising

Lessons learned from my startup’s most recent fundraising round.

Inc. - Jan. 4

Gaza Rescuers Are Haunted by Voices of Those They Couldn’t Save

Rescuers rushing to the scene of Israeli airstrikes save those who they can, but are forced to leave many behind. “My soul is tired from this war,” one said.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Venture Capitalist Sues Paypal Over Program for Minority Startups

An Asian-American fund manager accused the payments company of discrimination by ignoring her application under a $100 million initiative.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

'I lost my voice laughing': Darts fans on the pantomime of watching live

Spectators at Ally Pally might not be able to see where the darts land - but that doesn't detract from the fun

BBC News - Jan. 3

How to map OpenAI’s ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode to your iPhone action button

Mapping ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode to the new physical Action Button on the side of newer iPhones, just above the volume up and down.

VentureBeat - Jan. 3

This Colorado Startup Is Challenging NASA in the Concorde 2.0 Race

Boom Supersonic is trying to build a quieter, 21st century supersonic jetliner.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Taco Bell using AI voice to take orders at drive-thru

Fast food chain Taco Bell is turning to artificial intelligence to meet the demand of its drive-thru customers. The technology is said to cut the wait for an order by 29 seconds and improve ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

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