StrictlyVC is crossing the Atlantic! On 13 May, London will play host to an exclusive StrictlyVC evening, delivering the same high-caliber VC insider content that has made these events a must-attend for investors and startup leaders alike. If you’re a venture capitalist or founder looking to exchange insights with peers and dive into powerful, no-filter […]
Midjourney releases its first new AI image model in nearly a year
Midjourney, one of the earliest AI image-generating services on the web, has released its first new AI image model in nearly a year. Dubbed V7, the model, which began rolling out in alpha around midnight Eastern on Friday, comes a week after OpenAI debuted a new image generator in ChatGPT that quickly went viral for […]
How to Plan an Epic Summer STEM Camp (Even If You’re New to STEM)
[[{“value”:” Post by Dr. Natasha Wilkerson April 4, 2025 Summer is a time for adventure, exploration…and building Mars rovers out of toothbrushes! STEM camps are one of my favorite ways to bring hands-on learning to life. Whether you’re a classroom teacher looking to keep the learning going over summer break or you’ve been asked to run a STEM summer camp…
Misinformation: what it is and how to spot it
[[{“value”:” Misinformation: what it is and how to spot it Earlier this year, Meta announced that they would be getting rid of fact-checking on all of their social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. With these platforms no longer taking responsibility for protecting their users from misleading and inaccurate information, it is now more important than ever for each of…
Amazon’s new AI agent will shop third-party sites for you
Amazon is starting to test a new AI shopping agent, a feature it calls “Buy for Me,” with a subset users, the company announced in a blog post Thursday. If Amazon doesn’t sell something that users are searching for, the Buy for Me feature will display products to users that other websites are selling. Then, […]
Federal judge allows the EFF’s lawsuit against DOGE and Elon Musk to proceed
A federal judge ruled on Thursday that a lawsuit attempting to stop the Department of Government Efficiency from obtaining records on millions of Americans may proceed. In conjunction with privacy watchdog the Electronic Frontier Foundation and two labor unions, more than 100 current and former federal employees sued DOGE, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management […]
Amazon Kindle’s new feature uses AI to generate recaps for books in a series
Amazon is introducing a new “Recaps” feature for Kindle users to help them recall plot points and character arcs before picking up the latest book in a series. While the company’s press release for the new feature doesn’t mention AI, Amazon confirmed to TechCrunch that recaps are AI-generated. “We use technology, including GenAI and Amazon […]
Grace raises €5.9 million seed to offer insurance to luxury goods
Grace, an insurance company for luxury goods, announced a $6.4 million (€5.9 million) seed round led by FinTechCollective and Speedinvest. Grace, an insurance company for luxury goods, works with luxury brands to protect purchased consumer goods. If an item is stolen or damaged, a consumer can create a claim through the Grace app. For the […]
OpenAI just made its first cybersecurity investment
OpenAI just co-led a $43 million Series A into deepfake defense startup Adaptive Security.
Intel and TSMC are reportedly launching a joint chipmaking venture
Semiconductor giants Intel and TSMC are reportedly teaming up. The two firms are said to have reached a tentative agreement to create a joint venture that will operate Intel’s chipmaking facilities, according to The Information. TSMC will have a 20% stake in the new venture. Instead of funding its stake with capital, TSMC will share […]