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TechCrunch+ roundup: Fundraising beyond the Bay Area, web3 gaming, TDD prep checklist

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In a previous era, aspiring journalists relocated to New York, would-be actors made pilgrimages to Hollywood and plucky tech founders moved to the Bay Area so they could attract capital and talent. A prep checklist for startups about to undergo technical due diligence. Code, network and information security.

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When AI writes the laws: UAE’s bold move forces a rethink on compliance and human touch

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The United Arab Emirates has taken a bold step by becoming the first country to officially use AI to help draft, review, and update its laws. This new legislative system, powered by AI, will change how we create laws, making the process faster and more precise, Sheikh Mohammed said, according to state media. billion in 2024 to $3.5

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Big Cabal Media, parent company of TechCabal and Zikoko, raises $2.3M seed funding

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For years, tech publications run by local digital media startups have worked hard behind the scenes in placing African startups at the faces of global investors, shaping the narrative of African tech and its build-up to an inflection point last year. million in seed funding to expand its audience and build new verticals.

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How DPG Media uses Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Transcribe to enhance video metadata with AI-powered pipelines

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This post was co-written with Lucas Desard, Tom Lauwers, and Sam Landuydt from DPG Media. DPG Media is a leading media company in Benelux operating multiple online platforms and TV channels. DPG Media’s VTM GO platform alone offers over 500 days of non-stop content.

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Chinese cyber espionage growing across all industry sectors

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New cyber operations in key sectors Historically, Chinese cyber espionage groups have predominantly targeted organizations from the government, technology, and telecommunications sectors and that continued in 2024. They complicate attribution due to the often short-lived nature of the IP addresses of the nodes being used.

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Six steps to creating a successful IT strategy: A guide for CIOs

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In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the role of the CIO has transcended simply managing IT infrastructure to becoming a pivotal player in enabling business strategy. Understanding the company’s competitive position allows IT leaders to mindfully act to implement technology for competitive advantage.

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Daily Crunch: App Store reviews and social media depict user backlash against Snapchat’s new AI chatbot

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Sarah writes that the social media giant is seeing a spike in one-star reviews, which include calling for its removal. Go on, another handful for ya: They just want to stay involvo : Frederic reports that Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in driver monitoring startup CorrActions. Big Tech Inc. Ivan has more on that.