Benchmark is ‘Very Active’ in AI Right Now, Says General Partner
Sarah Tavel, a general partner at venture firm Benchmark, said artificial intelligence is experiencing "a very disruptive moment."
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EU Reportedly Set to Approve Microsoft’s $69 Billion Activision Purchase
The European regulator isn’t expected to require Microsoft to sell any of its properties to carry out the deal.
Biden’s Cybersecurity Strategy Raises Questions for Software Providers
The White House's new national cybersecurity strategy could make software companies legally liable for vulnerabilities in their products.
TikTok COO Pappas Blames ‘Xenophobia’ as Congress Moves Closer to Ban
TikTok's COO made some of the company’s strongest public comments deflecting Congressional calls for a ban.
Everlane CFO To Depart For QVC Parent
Bill Wafford’s departure comes after the brand laid off 17% of its corporate employees in January.
Democrats Call on Meta to Drop Plan to Open Horizon App to Teens
The senators cited threats to teenagers posed by the app, including privacy invasions and eye strain.
House Committee Approves Bill to Give Biden Power to Ban TikTok
This is the latest indication of Washington’s growing pressure on TikTok, the popular video app owned by Chinese internet giant ByteDance.
Tesla’s Wants to Grow Car Sales from 1.3 million in 2022 to 20 Million
Tesla didn't say when it intends to reach this goal.
Salesforce Shares Jump 15% Despite Weak Revenue Forecast
Salesforce is facing a slowdown in tech spending and pressure from multiple activist investors, but investors are still apparently bullish on its future.
Amazon Ring Founder Steps Down as CEO
Elizabeth Hamren, who most recently was Discord’s COO, will replace founder Jamie Siminoff as Ring's CEO.
Vice’s Head of News and Entertainment Departs Company
Jesse Angelo, global president of news and entertainment at Vice Media, is leaving the struggling digital-media firm a few days after its CEO departed.
Crypto Traders Pull Over $5 Billion From Binance-Branded Stablecoin
Rival stablecoins Tether and USDC have become more popular since BUSD issuer Paxos said it would stop new issuances at the request of New York regulators
Meta Plans Four New AR/VR Devices in Next Four Years
The report is the most complete picture yet of Meta’s technical roadmap for AR/VR devices.
Top U.S. House Democrat Opposes Law Granting Biden Power to Ban TikTok
The opposition to the proposed bill by a leading Democrat shows there may not be widespread bipartisan support for Republican-led efforts to ban TikTok, the popular video app owned by Chinese internet giant ByteDance.
The RealReal Says New Inventory Strategy Boosting Margins
The luxury reseller has changed how it sources inventory and focused on bigger-ticket items as it chases profitability.
HP’s Profit Falls By Half on 19% Revenue Drop
HP's quarterly slump reflects a downturn in the personal computer market.
Instacart Grew Revenue 39% Last Year
Instacart told investors that sales stood at about $2.5 billion last year.
Bain Capital Ventures Raises $1.9 Billion in New Funds
The Docker and DocuSign backer is an offshoot of the Boston-based private equity firm Bain Capital.
SoftBank-backed Reef Technology Hires Restructuring Advisors
Reef hired Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and Alvarez Marsal as restructuring advisors within the last month
Goldman Sachs Updates On Consumer Lending Retreat
Goldman CEO David Solomon has come under fire from employees and investors in recent months over the failures of the consumer lending push.
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