Topic: AI startups
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Record Labels in Licensing Talks With AI Music Firms Udio and Suno
Major record labels (Universal, Warner, Sony) are negotiating licensing deals with AI music platforms Udio and Suno to establish artist compensation and potential equity stakes. The agreements aim to resolve copyright disputes by balancing AI innovation with label control over music catalogs, avo...
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Disrupt 2025 Builders Stage Agenda Unveiled
The Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 (October 27–29 in San Francisco) features industry leaders like Elad Gil and Ryan Petersen sharing practical insights on fundraising, scaling, and product-market fit for startups. Key sessions include fundraising strategies (VC expectations, alternati...
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Ethiopian Dev's Auth Tool Better Auth Secures $5M From Peak XV & YC
A self-taught Ethiopian developer, Bereket Engida, created Better Auth, an open-source authentication tool that addresses frustrations with existing solutions, securing $5 million in funding from investors like Peak XV and Y Combinator. Better Auth gained rapid traction with 150,000 weekly downlo...
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GITEX 2023: Where AI Shines Brightest
GITEX Global 2023 is a major tech event focusing on AI, held in Dubai. It gathers over 3,500 AI firms and features high-profile speakers and exhibitors like Microsoft and Huawei Cloud. The event covers a range of AI topics, from healthcare to finance, and fosters public-private partnerships. It aims to showcase AI's growing impact on various industries and the global economy
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