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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. If you’re interested in the entire conversation, there’s a link to a video at the end of the article. Thanks for reading, Walter Thompson.

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G2 Names INE 2024 Enterprise and Small Business Leader

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in a recent 5-star review. G2 calculates rankings using a proprietary algorithm sourced from verified reviews of actual product users and is a trusted review source for thousands of organizations around the world. About INE: INE is the premier provider of online technical training for the IT industry.

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Teaching tech by example at RMIT University

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RMIT University is a center point of technology and design based in Melbourne, Australia. And this kind of environment enables a stronger tech workforce for the future. “My advice for aspiring CIOs, or any leader, is be open to growth,” he adds. Watch the full video below for more insights. Move out of your comfort zones.

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Deepfakes are a real threat to India’s FSI sector, say tech leaders

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Consequences snowballed, and quickly – In 2022, a viral deepfake audio of the CEO of Mumbai energy company declaring a massive price hike temporarily tanked the company’s stock due to shareholders’ panic. When Zerodha CEO Nikhil Kamath shared a deepfake video of himself, it became clear that even the most rational among us could be fooled.

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Vyrill, winner of the TC Early Stage Pitch-Off, helps brands discover and leverage user-generated video reviews

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Vyrill helps brands discover and leverage video reviews created by authentic customers and users. The judges were impressed with Vyrill’s novel approach and innovative technology around discovering and filtering relevant videos. But the challenge is finding the ideal video quickly and efficiently.

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ST Engineering showcases applications of new technologies to stay ahead of disruption

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The advent of new technologies has accelerated the rate of innovation and disrupted the business landscape as we know it. As the pace of innovation speeds up, tomorrow’s front runners are those who readily embrace disruptive technologies to spearhead new business models and capture new avenues of growth.

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Twelve Labs lands $12M for AI that understands the context of videos

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To Jae Lee, a data scientist by training, it never made sense that video — which has become an enormous part of our lives, what with the rise of platforms like TikTok, Vimeo and YouTube — was difficult to search across due to the technical barriers posed by context understanding. Image Credits: Twelve Labs.

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