Twitter is exploring selling usernames as a potential revenue-booster, reports The New York Times. This follows owner Elon Musk’s efforts to find new ways of generating income for the company.…
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ChatGPT: Is It a Cybersecurity Risk?
Since its November launch, ChatGPT has been a hit with the internet. In no time it gained 1 million users who have enjoyed employing this AI-driven natural language processing tool…
Apple Working on Touchscreen MacBooks: Report
Apple may be ready to make a long-awaited move and bring touchscreen capability to its MacBooks. Bloomberg reports that the company is actively working on this, potentially departing from its…
Kakao Entertainment Secures $966M Investment from Sovereign Funds, Including PIF of Saudi Arabia
Today, Kakao Entertainment announced it has secured $966 million (1.2 trillion won) in financing from major investors such as Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and PWARP Investment of Singapore. The…
PasarPolis Milestone: Pioneering Indonesias Insurtech Industry
PasarPolis, one of Indonesia’s first full-stack insurtechs, now has the capability to underwrite its own products. This will allow PasarPolis to roll out new offerings and collaborate with partners such…
OpenAI Launches Waitlist for GPT Professional in Early Experiment Program
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Where to Turn Next: The Dismal Reality of Funding for Black Founders
TechGround reported last week that Black founders in the US raised 1% of total venture capital investments ($215.9B) in 2021, compared to 0.8%, 1%, 1.1%, and 1.3% in 2020, 2019,…
iOS Users Now Automatically Get Algorithmic Twitter Timeline
Twitter is once again making its algorithmically-generated feed, “For You,” the default on iOS — a move previously attempted and quickly reversed in response to user backlash. Twitter is spicing…
Vylo Sees the Future of News in Video Commentary, Backed by Kleiner Perkins
TikTok has revolutionized the way people consume and share information, and now Vylo is taking it a step further. With Vylo, users can record themselves discussing sports, current events, and…
Peppy Bolsters US Expansion with $45M Series B Raise
Startups are recognizing three major trends in developed-world workforces: the digitalization of healthcare, platforming of employee services, and impacts of an aging workforce coupled with cost-of-living struggles for new parents.…