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With the EU AI Act incoming this summer, the bloc lays out its plan for AI governance
[[{“value”:” The European Union has taken the wraps off the structure of the new AI Office, the ecosystem-building and oversight body that’s being established under the bloc’s AI Act. The risk-based regulatory framework for artificial intelligence is expected to enter into force before the end of July — following the regulation’s final approval by EU lawmakers […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Relay raises $32.2 million to help smaller businesses manage their cashflow
[[{“value”:” Owners of small- and medium-sized businesses check their bank balances daily to make financial decisions. But it’s entrepreneur Yoseph West’s assertion that there’s typically information and functions missing from bank accounts that owners could really use. “SMBs make up 44% of U.S. GDP, underpin the economy and have a deep impact on all of us,” […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Bootstrapped for over a decade, this Dallas company just secured $110M to help people pay bills by text
[[{“value”:” Solutions by Text, a company that gives people a way to pay their bills and apply for loans via text messaging, has secured $110 million in new growth funding. Edison Partners and StepStone Group co-led the equity portion of the raise while Stifel Venture Bank provided a lending facility, which made up less than 15% […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
How Clean Energy Ventures avoided the pandemic bubble and raised a $305M fund
[[{“value”:” When other firms were investing and raising eye-popping sums, Clean Energy Ventures took a different approach. It appears to be paying off. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Great end of the year STEM project, no prep required!
[[{“value”:” Looking for a fun and engaging project to finish the school year off strong? Try a STEM Career Virtual Tour! Here’s how to set the stage for your students: You just graduated college and have just landed your dream job! Your former high school teacher has invited you to give a presentation to her class about what you do in…
65 STEM Themed Personal Passion Project Ideas
[[{“value”:” A Personal Passion Project (PPP) can be anything – create a video game, organize an event, invent something using engineering, it’s your call! The goal of the PPP is to take an intense, deep dive on something you are interested in to build your talents and change the world. If you love science, technology, engineering, and math here are…
OpenAI signs 100K PwC workers to ChatGPT’s enterprise tier as PwC becomes its first resale partner
[[{“value”:” PwC, the management consulting giant, will become OpenAI’s biggest customer to date, covering 100,000 users. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
72 hours left of the Disrupt early-bird sale
[[{“value”:” Tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, the clock is ticking! With just 72 hours remaining until the early-bird ticket deadline for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, now is the time to secure your spot and save big on this premier tech event. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join us in San Francisco for an unforgettable experience filled […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Avendus, India’s top venture advisor, confirms it’s looking to raise a $350 million fund
[[{“value”:” Avendus, the top investment bank for venture deals in India, confirmed on Wednesday it is looking to raise up to $350 million for its new private equity fund. The new fund, called Future Leaders Fund III, will enable the Mumbai-headquartered firm to write larger checks and maintain a meaningful position in the startups it backs, […] © 2024 TechCrunch….