Sanctioned spyware maker Intellexa had direct access to government espionage victims, researchers say
Researchers reveal that Intellexa, a sanctioned spyware firm, granted its staff remote access to government clients’ surveillance systems via TeamViewer, exposing victims’ personal data. Amnesty International and media partners...
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A New Anonymous Phone Carrier Lets You Sign Up With Nothing but a Zip Code
A new phone carrier called Phreeli, founded by privacy advocate Nick Merrill, offers anonymous service requiring only a zip code for sign-up. The company uses zero-knowledge proofs to protect...
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Why Day One Ventures’ Masha Bucher thinks VCs and storytelling go hand-in-hand
Masha Bucher, founder of Day One Ventures, discusses how her background in PR and marketing shaped her approach to venture capital. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling in investment...
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ByteDance and DeepSeek Are Placing Very Different AI Bets
This article compares the contrasting AI strategies of DeepSeek and ByteDance, highlighting their distinct approaches to competing in the global market. DeepSeek emphasizes model efficiency and open-source solutions, while...
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Nexus isn’t going all in on AI, keeping half of its new $700M fund for India startups
Nexus Venture Partners is allocating its new $700 million fund to both AI startups and India-focused ventures, balancing global AI trends with the country’s growing digital economy. The firm...
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New unicorn Brevo raises $583M to challenge CRM giants
Brevo, a Paris-based customer relationship management company, has reached unicorn status with a $583 million funding round. The startup aims to challenge CRM leaders like HubSpot and Salesforce by...
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VCs deploy ‘kingmaking’ strategy to crown AI winners in their infancy
Top-tier venture capital firms are employing a ‘kingmaking’ strategy to heavily fund select AI startups, aiming to create artificial market dominance through massive early-stage investments. DualEntry, an AI ERP...
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Company backed by Donald Trump Jr.’s firm nabs $620M government contract
Vulcan Elements, a rare-earth magnets startup linked to Donald Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital venture firm, has won a $62.0 million U.S. Department of Defense contract. The deal is part...
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