Meta changes its tag from “Made with AI” to “AI info” to indicate the use of artificial intelligence in photos1 July 2024
Kenya shuts down Worldcoin probe, opening door to a reboot of its spheres after year-long suspension20 June 2024
Newsletter writer covering Evolve Bank data breach says bank sent him cease-and-desist letter3 July 2024
Senators urge owners, partners and VC backers of fintech Synapse to restore customers’ access to their money2 July 2024
Once primarily aimed at fintechs, Plaid is growing its business and now has over 1,000 customers signed up30 June 2024
Vaire Computing raises $4.5 million for ‘reversible computing’ moonshot that could drastically reduce energy needs1 July 2024
YouTube now lets you request the removal of AI-generated content that simulates your face or voice2 July 2024
Husband and wife former Olympians target $50M for new fund to invest in influencer-led consumer brands3 July 2024
Industry Ventures Raises $900M Fund to Invest in Small, Early-Stage VCs and Their Startups2 July 2024
Fearless Fund founder quits, and it’s a sad thought for the VC world for black womenBy techtost.com25 June 2024 On Monday, Fearless Fund co-founder Ayana Parsons announced she is stepping down from her leadership role at the company. She will no longer be its general…
An appeals court rules that VC Fearless Fund can’t give grants to black women, but the fight continuesBy techtost.com6 June 2024 VC firm Fearless Fund has faced a setback in its plans to issue grants to black female business owners. On Monday, an appeals court ruled against…
The Black British founders are down, but not outBy techtost.com19 December 2023 Black founders in the UK are also seeing the impact of the venture’s winter year. Black founders in the U.K. have raised just 0.95 percent of…
How GenAI can turn an autobiography into an interactive Black history lessonBy techtost.com12 December 2023 We talk a lot about the negative side of AI, but what about the positive aspects, like being able to interact with authors or historical figures…
VC Office Hours: Unlocking the Farmers’ Market with the Black Farmer FundBy techtost.com4 December 2023 Black farmers it seems to have received the rough end of every stick this past century. In 1910, they represented about 14% of US farmers and…