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Oct 2, 2024 • 6min
UK unmasks LockBit ransomware affiliate as high-ranking hacker in Russia state-backed cybercrime gang
Evil Corp maintains a "privileged" relationship with the Kremlin, and was often tasked with launching cyberattacks on behalf of Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 2, 2024 • 8min
Microsoft Copilot can now read your screen, think deeply, and speak aloud to you
Microsoft has given its Copilot assistant on Windows a makeover — and a voice. Copilot can now read your screen, speak aloud, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 1, 2024 • 3min
Gov. Newsom vetoes California’s controversial AI bill, SB 1047
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed SB 1047, a high-profile bill that would have was regulated the development of AI. The bill was authored by State Senator Scott Wiener and would have made companies that develop the largest AI models liable for implementing safety protocols to prevent “critical harms.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 30, 2024 • 4min
Canoo hit with two supplier lawsuits as last remaining co-founder leaves
EV startup Canoo has been hit with two new lawsuits from suppliers linked to the drivetrains that power its electric vehicles, just weeks after the company kicked off a major reorganization that included the departure of its chief technology officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 30, 2024 • 8min
Meta offers a glimpse through its supposed iPhone killer: Orion
For years, Silicon Valley and Wall Street have questioned Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to invest tens of billions of dollars into Reality Labs. This week, Meta’s wearables division unveiled a prototype of its Orion smart glasses, a form factor the company believes one day could replace the iPhone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 27, 2024 • 4min
As war rages in Ukraine, investment in European defense and dual-use tech skyrockets
A new Dealroom report shows that VC investment in defense-related tech is outpacing any other type of investment across NATO member states and allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 27, 2024 • 4min
After is a new dating app that tries to tackle ghosting
A new female-founded dating app called After is launching in Austin, Texas on Thursday with the mission of tackling ghosting and holding people accountable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26, 2024 • 7min
Tomasz Tunguz’s Theory Ventures bets $12M on Initia, the ‘iOS for web3’
The promise of blockchain to change the world hasn’t materialized. For the most part, the technology has instead enabled people to speculate on a new asset class. A big hurdle to realizing blockchain’s full potential, web3 proponents argue, is that decentralized services are incredibly hard to build. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26, 2024 • 5min
Legal ping-pong in the WordPress world continues as Automattic sends WP Engine a cease-and-desist letter alleging trademark infringement
The brouhaha in the WordPress community looks likely to escalate into a legal battle around trademarks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2024 • 5min
Rivian reveals first $10M in grants for long-promised Rivian Foundation
Rivian has revealed the first $10 million worth of grants from the Rivian Foundation, just three years after promising to make the “natural world” a “stakeholder in our success.” The company launched a website for the foundation on Monday that details 41 grantees who will collectively receive just north of $10 million in funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
