Paul Graham claims Sam Altman wasn’t fired from Y Combinator
In a series of posts on X on Thursday, Paul Graham, the co-founder of startup accelerator Y Combinator, brushed off claims that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was pressured to resign as president of Y Combinator in 2019 due to potential conflicts of interest. “People have been claiming [Y Combinator] fired
Read moreElon Musk finally agrees to testify in the SEC’s Twitter investigation
Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images Elon Musk has agreed to testify in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s investigation into his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter. A legal document filed on Thursday shows that Musk waived his right to appeal a court order that requires him to
Read moreAI manufacturing startup funding is on a tear as Switzerland’s EthonAI raises $16.5M
In its three-year history, EthonAI has amassed some fairly high-profile customers including Siemens and chocolate-maker Lindt. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreTicktock! 48 hours left to nab your early-bird tickets for Disrupt 2024
Don’t miss out: TechCrunch Disrupt early-bird pricing ends in 48 hours! The countdown is on! With only 48 hours left, the early-bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 will end on May 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT. This is your final call to secure your tickets and get up to $800
Read moreValar Labs debuts AI-powered cancer care prediction tool and secures $22M
Biotech startup Valar Labs has built a tool that accurately predicts certain treatment outcomes, potentially saving precious time for patients. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreArcher, Kakao Mobility partner to bring electric air taxis to South Korea in 2026
Archer Aviation is partnering with ride-hailing and parking company Kakao Mobility to bring electric air taxi flights to South Korea starting in 2026, if the company can get its aircraft developed in time. The move to South Korea is part of an international strategy that will also see Archer commercially
Read moreCybersecurity Skills Shortage Gap Threatens MSPs and Clients
Sophos, a cutting-edge security solution that thwarts assaults, announced the release of its first-ever “MSP Perspectives 2024” survey research. According to the survey, the largest daily issue faced by 39% of managed service providers (MSPs) is keeping up with the latest cybersecurity solutions and technologies. MSPs also mentioned that recruiting
Read moreIEC Voter App’s Key Features and Benefits
South Africa’s NPE- National and Provincial Elections in 2024 were hosted peacefully and successfully on May 29th, 2024. The counting of votes is currently underway, and the IEC- Independent Electoral Commission has pledged to complete this process by Sunday, June 2nd, 2024. Approximately 15-20% of the counting had been completed
Read moreBasalt plans to hack a defunct satellite to install its space-specific OS
Space startup Basalt Technologies started in a shed behind a Los Angeles dentist’s office, but things have escalated quickly: soon it will try to hack a derelict satellite and install its space-specific OS. (With the owner’s permission, of course). The startup’s cofounder, Alex Choi, found himself living in said shed
Read morePrestigious Bank Wins African Bank of the Year Title Again!
For the second year in a row, Afreximbank won two renowned African Banker Awards: “Deal of the Year (Infrastructure)” and “Bank of the Year.” The title of ‘Bank of the Year’ highlights Afreximbank’s exceptional financial results as well as its initiatives to broaden its clientele, attract new clients, and promote
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