Google lobbies against legally mandated age verification for minors
[ad_1] Google is challenging proposed laws that would require online services to implement age checks in a new framework that theorizes how technology companies should approach children’s safety online. The framework,…
Read More »Will seed deals ever stop getting more expensive?
[ad_1] The state of the global venture capital market leaves much to be desired, and the United States hasn’t escaped the slowdown: PitchBook and the NVCA both reported that the…
Read More »Australia fines X for failing to provide information about child abuse content
[ad_1] eSafety, the Australian regulator for online safety, issued a $386,000 fine against X (formerly Twitter) Monday for failing to answer “key questions” about the action the platform is taking…
Read More »London’s not calling for Par Equity, as VC firm targets £100M at UK startups in the north
[ad_1] Any conversation centered on the U.K. tech scene often has a strong center of gravity around the south of the country — to many, “the U.K.” and “London” may…
Read More »Where’s the innovation in induction kitchens?
[ad_1] Flip through a random slideshow on Architectural Digest, and chances are you’ll see a kitchen with a massive range as the centerpiece. They usually have at least six gas…
Read More »How founders can find events that are actually worth it
[ad_1] Events can be critical to helping founders build their company, but not all events are created equal. Founders shouldn’t feel like they have to waste their time trying to…
Read More »How generative AI is creeping into EV battery development
[ad_1] Ten billion. That’s how many commercially procurable molecules are available today. Start looking at them in groups of five — the typical combination used to make electrolyte materials in…
Read More »More funding for defense tech?
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Read More »Why does General Catalyst want to buy a healthcare system?
[ad_1] Venture capital and healthcare startups have had a tumultuous relationship over the past few years. Before the pandemic, the majority of venture investment in health tech and healthcare startups…
Read More »India-Pakistan cricket match helps Disney’s Hotstar set global streaming record
[ad_1] In India, few events garner as much attention as a cricket game. A high-profile match between neighbors India and Pakistan delivered a much-needed break for Disney’s Hotstar, which has…
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