Google and Apple reportedly warn employees on visas to avoid international travel
Google and Apple reportedly warn employees on visas to avoid international travel Law firms representing Google and Apple have reportedly warned that employees who need a visa stamp to re-enter…
‘It felt so wrong’: Colin Angle on iRobot, the FTC, and the Amazon deal that never was
‘It felt so wrong’: Colin Angle on iRobot, the FTC, and the Amazon deal that never was The iRobot founder opens up about the 18-month regulatory process that he says…
OpenAI allows users to directly adjust ChatGPT’s enthusiasm level
OpenAI allows users to directly adjust ChatGPT’s enthusiasm level ChatGPT users can now tweak the chatbot’s warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji use. ChatGPT users can now tweak the chatbot’s warmth, enthusiasm,…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs RAISE Act to regulate AI safety
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs RAISE Act to regulate AI safety The bill will require large AI developers to publish information about their safety protocols and report safety incidents…
Sequoia partner spreads debunked Brown shooting theory, testing new leadership
Sequoia partner spreads debunked Brown shooting theory, testing new leadership The newest episode raises questions about whether Sequoia's new leadership -- managing partners Alfred Lin and Pat Grady, who took…
Ex-Splunk execs’ startup Resolve AI hits $1 billion valuation with Series A
Ex-Splunk execs’ startup Resolve AI hits $1 billion valuation with Series A The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, according to people familiar with the deal. The round was…
Rocket Lab wins another defense-related space contract
Rocket Lab wins another defense-related space contract The $816 million contract follows a separate $515 million — both awarded by the U.S. Space Development Agency. The $816 million contract follows…
Building venture-backable companies in heavily regulated spaces
Building venture-backable companies in heavily regulated spaces Building in regulated industries adds a massive hurdle to the already challenging journey of building a startup. And this week on Build Mode,…
Former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario resigns from Rivian’s board
Former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario resigns from Rivian’s board Marcario joined the board in 2021, and will maintain her position as chair overseeing the Rivian Foundation, which made its first…
Where are investors placing their bets next year? AI, AI, AI.
Where are investors placing their bets next year? AI, AI, AI. Investors at TechCrunch Disrupt explained their focus on artificial intelligence and offered advice to founders on how to stand…