Source: TechCrunch
UK launches formal probe into Amazon’s ties with AI startup Anthropic
The U.K.’s antitrust regulator has confirmed that it’s carrying out a formal antitrust investigation into Amazon’s ties with Anthropic, after Amazon recently completed a $4 billion investment into the AI startup.…
Paul Sawers
Aug. 8, 2024, 11:33 a.m.
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Bilingual dictation assistant Silvia understands ‘Spanglish’ and other language mixtures
Natural language AI assistants tend to be excellent English speakers, and passable in other tongues — but if you are one of the millions who fluidly switch between two languages…
Devin Coldewey
Aug. 8, 2024, 7:33 a.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
Indian conglomerate Reliance slashed over 42,000 jobs last financial year
Reliance, India’s largest conglomerate, reduced its workforce by 11%, or more than 42,000 people, in the financial year ended March 2024.
Manish Singh
Aug. 8, 2024, 6:33 a.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
Anduril raises $1.5B at a $14B valuation
The Palmer Luckey-founded defense startup wants to become a serious rival to longstanding kingpins, and has been clocking some big wins.
Aria Alamalhodaei
Aug. 8, 2024, 4:03 a.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
UK satellite startup Blue Skies Space wants to sell astronomy data ‘as a service’
The satellite is designed to complement data provided by existing astronomical efforts such as that of the famed Hubble Telescope.
Paul Sawers
Aug. 7, 2024, 11:03 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
From Skims to Stripe, here are the startups that are likely — or definitely — not having IPOs this year
Last year’s investor dreams of a strong 2024 IPO pipeline have faded, if not fully disappeared, as we settle in to the second half of the year. 2024 delivered four…
Rebecca Szkutak
Aug. 7, 2024, 10:33 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
YouTube is testing a feature that lets creators use Google Gemini to brainstorm video ideas
YouTube is testing an integration with Google Gemini to help creators brainstorm video ideas, titles and thumbnails. The Google-owned company announced the launch of the new Brainstorm with Gemini feature…
Aisha Malik
Aug. 7, 2024, 10:33 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
Techstars is laying off 17%, ending its J.P. Morgan-backed programs
Techstars is cutting 17% of its staff and will end its $80 million J.P. Morgan-backed Advancing Cities Program once the fund is completely deployed.
Dominic-Madori Davis
Aug. 7, 2024, 8:33 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
UK’s internet regulator warns social media platforms over risks of inciting violence
The U.K.’s internet regulator Ofcom has published an open letter to social media platforms raising concerns about the use of their tools being used to incite violence.
Natasha Lomas
Aug. 7, 2024, 7:33 p.m.
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Source: TechCrunch
Made by Google 2024: How to watch Google unveil the Pixel 9, a new foldable and more
Made by Google 2024 kicks off at 10 a.m. PT on August 13. Get ready for a slew of new hardware, including the Pixel 9 and a new foldable.
Brian Heater
Aug. 7, 2024, 7:33 p.m.
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