Canadian Tech Group Targets $6.5 Billion Valuation Amid Industry Boom
A Canadian technology company is seeking to raise funds with a targeted valuation of up to $6.5 billion, highlighting the continued investor interest in the tech sector. Despite the ambitious…
Expensya Co-founders Reflect on 2023 Exit After Sale to Medius
In 2023, Expensya, a Tunis-based expense management startup co-founded by Karim Jouini and Jihed Othmani, was acquired by Medius, a Swedish procurement software company. The transaction marked a major exit…
AI Pioneer Yoshua Bengio Spearheads Movement for Artificial Intelligence Safety
Yoshua Bengio, a renowned computer scientist and one of the leading figures behind the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), is emerging as a prominent voice advocating for stronger safety measures…
Major Record Labels Seek Licensing Deals with AI Music Startups Suno and Udio
Major record labels are reportedly engaged in discussions with artificial intelligence (AI) music startups Suno and Udio to create licensing agreements that would allow these companies to legally use copyrighted…
Reddit Introduces New Privacy Feature to Give Users Greater Control Over Profile Visibility
Reddit has announced the launch of a new privacy feature that aims to give users more control over the visibility of their activity and shared data on the platform. The…
Hinge Targets New Generation as Dating App Industry Faces Stagnation
As dating app usage shows signs of plateauing in various markets, Hinge has launched a new marketing initiative designed to reconnect with a younger audience and reinvigorate user engagement. Jackie…
New Bio-Acoustic Project to Decipher Dire Wolf Howls Under Development
A research team is undertaking a pioneering bio-acoustic initiative with the goal of mapping the various types of howls once vocalized by dire wolves, an extinct species that roamed North…
MIT Researchers Launch Themis AI to Tackle Uncertainty in Artificial Intelligence Models
A new AI startup, Themis AI, has emerged from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), aiming to enhance the reliability and transparency of artificial intelligence systems. Founded by a team…
Accounting Firms Target ESG Audits as Next Revenue Growth Opportunity
Major accounting firms are increasingly aiming to expand their service offerings by auditing companies’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics, a move designed to replicate the profitability historically associated with…
Tesla Files Trademark Application for ‘Tesla Robotaxi’ Amid Autonomous Vehicle Push
Tesla, the electric vehicle and clean energy company led by Elon Musk, has filed new trademark applications for the term ‘Tesla Robotaxi.’ This move underscores the company’s continued efforts to…
