Mark Hoadley, former ServiceTitan sales rep, is launching a new software startup to address the outdated technology in the waste management industry.

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Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi explains that the company will not go public this year due to uncertainty surrounding interest rates and inflation, with the earliest possible IPO being 2025.

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OpenAI is discussing a deal to pay its nonprofit arm billions of dollars to cede control, as the company must change its corporate structure within two years.

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The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) released an opinion on using personal data for AI development while complying with EU privacy laws. The opinion addresses issues like data anonymity, using 'legitimate interests' as a legal basis for processing data, and the application of privacy laws to AI models.

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YouTube is partnering with CAA to help creators and celebrities identify and remove AI-generated content using their likeness. The tool will be tested early next year and initially available to high-profile celebrities and athletes, followed by top YouTube creators.

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African fintech Juicyway has processed over $1 billion in payments through stablecoin technology, enabling fast and affordable cross-border transactions for thousands of African businesses.

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AI-generated search results are causing a decline in organic traffic for many websites. Companies are struggling to understand user searches within AI apps and are turning to new strategies like 'generative engine optimization' (GEO) to improve their visibility.

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A San Francisco jury found Nima Momeni guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Bob Lee, Cash App creator and former CTO of Block. The killing was not premeditated, and it occurred after a drug binge involving Lee, Momeni's sister, and others. A heated exchange led to the fatal stabbing.

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Insight Partners, a leading investor in Databricks’ $10 billion fundraising round, describes the intense competition and late-night discussions during the process.

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Grammarly acquires Coda, a productivity startup, and appoints Coda's CEO as its new CEO. The acquisition aims to turn Grammarly's AI assistant into an 'AI productivity platform' with new features like generative AI chat and a productivity suite.

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