Tag: technology
Former PayPal CEO Harris shuts down latest startup weeks after launch
Nirvana Money, a fintech startup founded by former PayPal and Intuit CEO Bill Harris, has shut down less than a month after its launch.
Peter Thiel, Leader of the Rebel Alliance
With his many varied interests in technology, politics, and culture, Peter Thiel has often been described as a Renaissance man. So perhaps it was only fitting that we traveled to Florence, Italy—where the Renaissance originated and thrived for hundreds of...
A New Brain Model Could Pave the Way for Conscious AI
A new model of the human brain. A new study presents a new neurocomputational model of the human brain, which might shed light on how the brain develops complex cognitive skills and advance neural artificial intelligence research. An international team of...
When AI can make art – what does it mean for creativity?
Image-generators such as Dall-E 2 can produce pictures on any theme you wish for in seconds. Some creatives are alarmed but others are sceptical of the hype
FTX bankruptcy also endangers founder's philanthropic gifts
The rapid collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX into bankruptcy last week has also shaken the world of philanthropy, due to the donations and influence of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried in the “effective altruism” movement
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda quietly used FTX customer funds without raising alarm bells, say sources
Sam Bankman-Fried's trading firm was able to quietly use customer funds from his exchange FTX without sounding alarm bells, sources say.
How Apple’s ‘Ask App not to Track’ Prompt Helped TikTok Fight Facebook
Apple's recent privacy changes leveled the digital advertising field, clearing an even wider path for TikTok to dominate the social media business
The pandemic has completely transformed how we work. The Future of Real Estate: The Workspace Evolution
The pandemic has completely transformed how we work. With many companies embracing hybrid models, how can we rethink what an attractive workspace means in this new normal? Nathalie Palladitcheff, the President and CEO of Ivanhoé Cambridge explores how com...
Artificial intelligence means anyone can cast Hollywood stars in their own films
Free AI software is primed to strip away the control of studios and actors who appears in films
Youth was no barrier to success for this founder of a multimillion-dollar startup. She shares 3 tips
"You have nothing to lose, that's actually the benefit of starting young," Chrisanti Indiana, co-founder of Social Bella, told CNBC Make It.
Facebook parent Meta planning massive layoffs this week: report
Facebook parent Meta is reportedly planning to lay off thousands of workers this week as the company's stock price has dropped 73% so far this year.
Floppy disk supplier says business is booming
It’s been decades since we relied on them but the iconic 3.5-inch floppy disk is still in demand, according to one man, who is believed to be the world’s last bulk supplier.
US Blockades China's Semiconductor Market
The US goes after China's High Tech Industry.📌 Support GTBT on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/GTBT➡️ Paypal: paypal.me/GoodTimesBadTimesResearch & analysi...
Facebook used to be a Big Tech giant — now Meta isn't even in the top 20 most valuable U.S. companies
Meta shares are down more than 20% on Thursday, the second time this year they've collapsed after an earnings report.
This VC-Turned-CEO Believes Web3 Is The Future For Creators | Forbes
Lucy Guo cofounded artificial intelligence firm Scale AI in 2016 with Alexandr Wang, who she met while they were working at question-and-answer website Quora. Guo left Scale AI in 2018--the same year she made the Forbes Under 30 list--and cofounded ventur...