Tech that aims to read your mind and probe your memories is already here
This post was originally published on this siteThis article is from The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, sign up here. Earlier this week, I had a fascinating call with Nita Farahany, a futurist and legal ethicist at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Farahany has […]
Alibaba forges cooperation with Chongqing on connected cars, digital infrastructure as e-commerce giant bolsters ties with more local governments
The e-commerce giant’s initiative with Chongqing reflects its improved relationship with local governments after Beijing eased its crackdown on Big Tech firms last year.
Antler to invest in 30+ companies, launch founder residency programme in Indonesia
This post was originally published on this site Singapore-headquartered global early-stage VC firm Antler has committed to invest in more than 30 startups in Indonesia in 2023. Since the firm’s expansion into Indonesia in 2022, Antler has financed 25 startups. Its portfolio consists of companies from 16 different industries, including healthtech (CareNow and Healthpro), edutech […]
These 6 startups are among this year’s frontrunners for TOP100
This post was originally published on this site Registration for TOP100 is now open and we are looking forward to seeing your startup on the list! TOP100 Program gives you the one golden chance to connect with hundreds of investors, showcase your startup at Echelon, pitch on the TOP100 stage, and access special programs. Find […]
Gaspack raises pre-seed funding to launch Web3 comic store Kometh
This post was originally published on this site Gaspack, a Web3 technology startup in Southeast Asia, has raised an undisclosed amount in a pre-seed funding round led by eMerge (MDI Ventures’ angel investors network) and Arise. 500 Global and Tokoin also participated. The startup will use the money to strengthen its capabilities to empower creators […]
Ecosystem Roundup: VCs warn the SVB fall will make global recovery even slower
This post was originally published on this site ‘The SVB shutdown almost damaged the trust level in Silicon Valley’ The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank will affect startup valuations and make raising large late-stage rounds more challenging, say VCs; On the contrary, it might increase the attractiveness of Singaporean banks. DBS, Heritas Capital hit US$20M […]
Baidu’s ChatGPT alternative gets positive reviews for handling of Chinese translations as search giant’s stock jumps
Baidu’s stock jumped 15 per cent Friday morning after reviewers praised Ernie Bot’s English-to-Chinese translations and real-time information.
‘The SVB collapse almost damaged the trust level in Silicon Valley’
This post was originally published on this site The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) — a unique startup-oriented bank — last week caused nervousness globally. There was a panic among startups, VCs and fund managers that have exposure to the SVB. However, the intervention of the US government and the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) averted a […]
Unlocking business potential: Overcoming decision paralysis with technology transformation
This post was originally published on this site With the never-ending changes in the tech world, the latest modern, intelligent technologies continue to grow, further pushing the importance of digital transformation. According to Klaus Schwab, the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” is said to be upon us. The concept refers to how innovations like Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
Facebook owner Meta starts new round of lay-offs with 1,500 recruiting and HR personnel
CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees the economic climate of lay-offs and restructuring could last ‘many years’.
Be open about ways to grow and expand your skills: Cheryl Liew of Monk’s Hill Ventures
This post was originally published on this site As the dreary funding winter continues to soar, at e27, we are kickstarting a new article series Line of Hire to understand an organisation’s culture and hiring philosophies to empower tech workers with the right growth tools to enable business owners to attract talent. Cheryl Liew is the Head of Talent […]
Microsoft unveils artificial intelligence-powered Copilot for Office suite in tech race with Google amid ChatGPT hype
Microsoft said Copilot will open to 20 enterprises for testing, helping them create content faster in products like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.