Minnesota has reached a deal with Uber and Lyft to increase pay for drivers. Starting January 1, 2025, drivers will earn at least $1.28 per mile and $0.31 per minute. The deal, supported by Governor Tim Walz, aims to provide protections for drivers while limiting government involvement.
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Business | Rating: 38 | 2024-05-21 09:15:08 PM |
FarmboxRx, a direct-to-consumer produce box company, was initially met with lack of investor interest. Founder Ashley Tyrner opted to bootstrap instead, citing dissatisfaction with potential backers' advice. The company aimed to solve food deserts, but ultimately pivoted into a meal kit service.
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Business | Rating: 46 | 2024-05-21 09:15:08 PM |
Andreessen Horowitz's American Dynamism fund introduces a fellowship program to introduce top engineers and technologists to venture investing. The program aims to support companies building in the nation's interest across hard tech sectors, with $600 million earmarked from the $7.2 billion fund.
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AI | Rating: 72 | 2024-05-21 08:45:05 PM |
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Microsoft announced the partnership with Meta to bring Windows Volumetric Apps to Quest headsets, enabling developers to extend apps into 3D space. The partnership will allow Windows 365 and local PC connectivity, making Windows a first-class experience on Quest devices.
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AI | Rating: 84 | 2024-05-21 07:25:30 PM |
Bluesky, a decentralized social network, was hit by a botnet-driven spam attack in May. The attack originated from Mastodon and Nostr, two other decentralized networks, and leveraged bridges to reach Bluesky. The spam posts read 'remember to always vote Trump' and were posted by accounts with random names and default avatars.
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Cybersecurity | Rating: 42 | 2024-05-21 05:45:04 PM |
A US Trustee filed an emergency motion to convert Synapse's bankruptcy, following the fintech company's struggles. The move comes after Synapse's banking-as-a-service startup faced financial difficulties, impacting its prospects.
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Bankruptcy | Rating: 46 | 2024-05-21 05:15:14 PM |
AirLoom Energy, a Wyoming-based startup, has raised $12.7 million in funding from 21 investors. The company's novel approach to wind power involves attaching vertical blades to cables along an oval-shaped path, rather than traditional tall towers.
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AI | Rating: 42 | 2024-05-21 04:35:11 PM |
WitnessAI, led by CEO Rick Caccia, creates guardrails for generative AI models to prevent biased and toxic output. Caccia, formerly SVP of marketing at Palo Alto Networks, aims to secure AI models, comparing it to securing a sports car's engine.
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