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CEO of AI training startup says humans will still be involved in data creation for decades
Artificial intelligence won't be training AI anytime soon, says the CEO of a data labeling startup. On an episode of the '20VC' podcast released last week, Matt Fitzpatrick, the CEO of Invisible Technologies, said that one of the biggest…
I left McKinsey in my 20s for startup life. Being a founder taught me to stop overanalyzing and speak up more.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nathan Wangliao Yinan, the CEO and cofounder of Singapore-based AI startup Havana. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified his employment history.
I've found success in music, retail, and startups. Here's what I've learned about pivoting successfully.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ryan Edwards, 40, the founder of Audoo, who is based in London. His employment and Audoo's investors have been verified by Business Insider. This piece has been edited for length and clarity In…
Why Silicon Valley VCs Deliberately Fund Competing Startups
Coding tutorials and news. The developer homepage gitconnected.com && skilled.dev && levelup.dev Press enter or click to view image in full size You know what's wild? Y Combinator funded both Twitch and Justin.tv. Sequoia backed both YouTube and…
Stablecoins likely to be a factor, not a game changer, in Japan's bond market
Yen-denominated stablecoins could help create demand for Japanese government bonds and could help stabilize the market, up to a point. Economists warn that the tempting idea is no panacea and that purchases probably won't be enough to balance…
French and Malaysian authorities are investigating Grok for generating sexualized deepfakes
Over the past few days, France and Malaysia have joined India in condemning Grok for creating sexualized deepfakes of women and minors. The chatbot, built by Elon Musk's AI startup xAI and featured on his social media platform X, posted an apology…
Subtle releases ear buds with its noise cancelation models
Voice AI startup Subtle, which creates voice isolation models to have computers understand you better in loud environments, today launched a new pair of wireless earbuds that help users sound clear in calls and get clear transcription for notes.
Plaud launches a new AI pin and a desktop meeting notetaker
Hardware maker Plaud launched a new AI notetaker called Plaude NotePin S, along with a desktop app that helps you take notes for digital meetings, ahead of this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The company first launched its…
MiniMax Is Said to Plan Pricing Hong Kong IPO at Top on AI Fervor
MiniMax plans to price its Hong Kong initial public offering at the top of the marketed range, people familiar with the matter said, reflecting investor enthusiasm for Chinese startups that are increasingly challenging US rivals like OpenAI. The…
Subtle's 'Voicebuds' use AI to transcribe your words below a whisper, or in very loud spaces
There's a good chance you spend more time talking to your phone's virtual assistant, or dictating text with your voice, instead of actually calling people these days. But, as convenient as voice input can be, you don't want to be the obnoxious…
Advanced AI, robotics set to steal limelight at CES 2026
LAS VEGAS — Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and cutting-edge robotics will take center stage at the CES 2026 tech fair, with renowned global firms set to showcase their latest outcomes in the two lucrative domains. The AI has…
The tech events Sifted will be attending in 2026
Europe is full of tech and startup events — including, of course, the annual Sifted Summit. But unless you want to make attending events a full-time job, there's no way to go to them all. That's where Sifted comes in: our team of reporters…
Mark Zuckerberg's Former Top AI Scientist Reveals Exactly Why He Quit
In a new interview with The Financial Times, Yann LeCun, one of the so-called godfathers of AI, finally dished on his abrupt exit from Meta in November. From how he tells it, most of it boils down to his increasingly fraught relationship with CEO…
7 AR Headsets And Shifts In 2026 That Surprise Fans - Here's What Changes
Excitement about 7 AR launches in 2026 builds fast across tech channels. Coverage from CES and recent leaks has pushed major companies – Meta, Apple, Google, and Snap – into the spotlight this week, accelerating developer and retail…
'We're Still An Affluent Continent' Sparks A New Europe Vs. US Race For AR Funding In 2026
“We're still an affluent continent of 500 million-plus people.” The line landed in a Reuters interview on Dec 10, 2025 and instantly reframed who's seen as a credible hub for augmented reality investment. That quote came as Nick Clegg…
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