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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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More funding for defense tech?

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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…

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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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