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AI & Tech

Airbnb’s AI Now Handles a Third of US and Canada Customer Support

Airbnb's AI system now handles about one-third of customer service inquiries in the US and Canada, with a goal to…

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Business

SNAK Venture Partners Launches $50M Fund for Vertical Marketplaces

SNAK Venture Partners has closed a $50 million debut fund to invest in B2B vertical marketplaces, targeting undigitized industries like…

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Artificial Intelligence

Reid Hoffman Urges Silicon Valley to Oppose Trump

Reid Hoffman is a prominent Silicon Valley figure who advocates for AI as a tool to enhance human creativity and…

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Artificial Intelligence

Rescuing Silicon Valley From Its Own Excess

A movement of tech veterans is advocating for a fundamental realignment of industry values, critiquing the sector's focus on profit…

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Artificial Intelligence

Wispr Raises $25M as Voice Dictation App Gains Traction

Wispr secured $25 million in new funding, bringing its total to $81 million, with strong investor backing and notable growth,…

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Artificial Intelligence

Amazon’s DoorDash Dilemma: What It Means for You

The rise of AI agents is challenging traditional customer relationships by acting as intermediaries, potentially reducing service providers to commodity…

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Business

NYC fines subletting startup Kiki $152K for short-term rental law violations

Kiki Club, a peer-to-peer subletting platform, faced significant challenges in New York City due to stringent short-term rental regulations, particularly…

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AI & Tech

Don’t Let Technical SEO Debt Kill Your AI Rankings

The rise of AI search tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews means brand visibility now depends on more than…

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BigTech Companies

Airbnb Tests Instacart Grocery Delivery for Guests

Airbnb is piloting a grocery delivery service with Instacart, allowing guests to order groceries through the Airbnb platform before and…

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AI & Tech

China’s Open-Source Triumph in AI: Kimi K2 Thinking Rewrites the Rules

The new AI frontier is open-source, and it's being driven from the East. Moonshot AI’s Kimi K2 Thinking, an affordable…

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Business

Sequoia Raises $950M for Early-Stage Startups

Sequoia Capital has launched two new funds totaling $950 million to focus on early-stage investing, including a $750 million fund…

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BigTech Companies

Sequoia’s Roelof Botha Backs Shaun Maguire After COO Exit

Sequoia Capital's Roelof Botha publicly supported partner Shaun Maguire after his controversial social media remarks, emphasizing the firm's commitment to…

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Artificial Intelligence

Connect with Fellow Travelers on Airbnb’s New Social Feature

Airbnb has introduced social networking features that allow travelers to connect with others during shared Experiences and stay in touch…

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BigTech Companies

YouTube’s New Web Design Sparks Widespread Backlash

YouTube's recent video player redesign, featuring a cleaner and more minimal interface inspired by Apple's aesthetic, has sparked widespread user…

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Business

Oura Ring’s New Target Audience: Young Women Over Fitness Fanatics

The Oura Ring's fastest-growing user demographic is now women in their early twenties, driven by enhanced women's health features like…

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Artificial Intelligence

FleetWorks Secures $17M to Speed Up Trucker-Cargo Matching

FleetWorks, a logistics startup founded by former Uber Freight and Airbnb employees, has raised $17 million to expand its AI…

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Artificial Intelligence

Elon Musk’s xAI Loses CFO in Latest Executive Departure

Elon Musk's xAI has lost its CFO Mike Liberatore, adding to a series of recent high-profile executive departures from the…

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AI & Tech

xAI CFO Exits Elon Musk’s AI Firm in Latest Executive Departure

xAI's CFO Mike Liberatore departed after a brief tenure, continuing a pattern of high-level executive turnover at Elon Musk's AI…

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BigTech Companies

Airbnb Now Offers Book Now, Pay Later for US Travelers

Airbnb now offers a "Reserve Now, Pay Later" feature in the U.S., allowing travelers to book accommodations without upfront costs…

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AI & Tech

Airbnb CEO: AI Agents Won’t Replace Google

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky stated that AI, while promising, is not yet a replacement for traditional search engines like Google,…

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