For the first time, A.I.-generated personas, often used for corporate trainings, were detected in a state-aligned information campaign — opening a new chapter in online manipulation.
Category: Start-ups
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Thrive Capital Said to Lead Potential Investment in Stripe
Thrive has committed $1 billion, which would value the payments provider Stripe at about $55 billion to $60 billion, people with knowledge of the matter said.
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‘Recession Resilient’ Climate Start-Ups Shine in Tech Downturn
Tech workers and investors are flocking to start-ups that aim to combat climate change.
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Anthropic Said to Be Closing In on $300 Million in New A.I. Funding
Anthropic specializes in generative artificial intelligence, a hot investment in Silicon Valley. The new funding could value the company at roughly $5 billion.
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Start-Up Raises $200 Million to Speed Up Drug Trials
New York-based Paradigm has raised a significant amount to simplify clinical trials. Its goal is ambitious, but its challenges are many, researchers say.
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Stripe Hires Investment Banks to Explore Public Listing
The payments processing start-up, one of the world’s most valuable private companies, could go public in the next year, people with knowledge of the matter said.
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Media Start-up Semafor Plans to Buy Out Sam Bankman-Fried’s Investment
Semafor is one of several media companies that received money from Mr. Bankman-Fried or his affiliates before his cryptocurrency company fell apart and he was charged with crimes.
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British Battery Start-Up Files for Bankruptcy
The failure of Britishvolt is a blow to Britain’s plans to promote the manufacture of electric cars, and threatens the future of its automotive industry.
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Getting Creative With Vacant Office Space: Storage, Gym, Film Set
Some landlords are skipping residential conversion and instead seeking alternatives that are cheaper and easier to manage.