Columbus, OH

At a time when women are disappearing from the tech industry, one AI visionary is making more of an impact than ever. The so-called “godmother of AI,” Dr. Fei-Fei Li, has built an AI startup called World Labs that’s already worth $1 billion, according to The Financial Times. Li has been tight-lipped about her plans for the startup, but unnamed sources in May told Reuters that the company will focus on developing technology capable of human-like visual data processing and advanced reasoning.

The 'godmother of AI' just built a $1 billion startup

Now, with a second $128 million fund — and a plan to write checks of up to $10 million into 20 startups — Quintini and Wincek join TechCrunch editor Kirsten Korosec on Equity to discuss those early days of their first fund, what they look for in a startup and what’s driving the shift away from mega-funds.

If the music stops, which startup gets a chair? Renegade Partners’ co-founders are finding out

“We met back in 2016 when he taught a class called ‘How to Start a Startup’,” Lin Murata told TechCrunch. “He also gave a few talks, and we ended up staying in touch.”. That relationship blossomed and eventually turned into a vote of confidence by the...

How a B2B payments startup won Max, Jack and Sam Altman, JP Morgan as investors

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Chris Kirchner, a startup founder convicted of defrauding investor was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison Thursday.

Chris Kirchner, founder of Goldman Sachs-backed Slync, was sentenced to 20 years for fraud and laundering startup funds

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

One of the most dominant tech companies in the world, Google is continuing to make moves in order to continue its influence as well as its nearly unbeatable value. At the rate it’s going, it seems that their perceived strategy is not that far off. Currently, Google is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire a cybersecurity startup firm named Wiz for approximately $23 billion. If this deal does indeed come to fruition, this would be Google’s largest-ever acquisition so far.

Google Is Rumored To Be in Talks To Acquire Wiz

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Oregon State

Youngstown, OH

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A look at some recent news from the pharmacy world. Rite Aid, a familiar name in communities across the country, is facing some tough times. After filing for bankruptcy, they've now announced the closure of four additional locations, adding to the more than 200 stores already shuttered. These closures are part of Rite Aid's strategy to reevaluate its retail presence and navigate through financial challenges.

A well-known pharmacy is closing four more stores because they went bankrupt

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Peter Thiel, the founder of PayPal and an early investor in Facebook, strictly limits the time his kids can spend in front of a screen.

Tech billionaire Peter Thiel says he only allows his children 1.5 hours of screen time a week

Virginia State

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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These companies' businesses are expanding quickly, with the brand power to outperform the competition.

2 Millionaire-Maker Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy in 2024

Meta has unveiled Ocean, an open-source framework for computer vision and mixed reality applications. This platform-independent framework supports all major operating systems, including iOS, Android, Quest, macOS, Windows, and Linux. Licensed under the MIT license, Ocean is designed to revolutionize the development of computer vision and mixed reality applications by providing a highly optimized and cross-platform compatible toolset.

Meta Unveils Open-Source Framework for Computer Vision and AR Apps

The objection to the sale comes from the office of the U.S. Trustee, an arm of the Department of Justice that oversees the administration of bankruptcy, with the stated mission of promoting “the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders.”. But Fisker has...

Fisker has one major objector to its Ocean SUV fire sale

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

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After hitting the jackpot in the cruise ship's casino, one man was shocked by the prize he won. A recent TikTok video has gotten a lot of attention, showcasing a couple's unexpected windfall during a cruise vacation.

Cruise Passenger Wins Jackpot on Cruise and Gets $50k Cabin Upgrade

Google is considering spending $23 billion to buy Wiz, a cloud cybersecurity startup with partners that include Amazon and Oracle, reports The Wall Street Journal. At close to twice what it spent for Motorola Mobility in 2012, it would be the most Google has ever paid for another company. The...

Google is reportedly planning its biggest startup acquisition ever

The warrant comes a week after Seoul-based prosecutors launched a probe into Kim’s involvement in the alleged manipulation of SM Entertainment’s share price. Kakao did not respond to a request for comment ahead of publication. In March 2023, Kakao and Kakao’s subsidiary, Kakao Entertainment, became the controlling shareholder...

Korean prosecutors file warrant to arrest Kakao founder for stock manipulation

Kentucky State

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Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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A company building Wordle for chess raises money from a16z Speedrun, Mark Pincus and Eric Wu

Sami Ramly, founder and CEO of Echo Chunk, told TechCrunch that the primary reason for taking the investment is to enable the community to create more...

A company building Wordle for chess raises money from a16z Speedrun, Mark Pincus and Eric Wu

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