Founders who don’t properly vet VCs set up both parties for failure
Due diligence isn’t a one-way street, and founders must do their homework to make sure they’re not jumping into deals with VCs who are only paying lip service to their value-add. Andrés Dancausa Contributor.....»»
A Chinese Space Startup Launched Its New Rocket by Accident
Space Pioneer blamed a “structural failure” for the unintended blastoff......»»
Britain"s first AI politician claims he will bring trust back to politics—putting him to the test
Political parties often like to say their candidates are different from the rest, but Smarter UK's really is, because he isn't human—he's a creation of artificial intelligence (AI). The new political party believes its candidate, AI Steve, can put.....»»
Tesla recalls more than 125,000 vehicles for seat belt notification failure
Tesla Inc. is recalling over 125,227 vehicles due to reported failures in seat belt warning systems......»»
Political elites take advantage of anti-partisan protests to disrupt politics
Protest movements that reject political parties have an unintended consequence, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame: They empower savvy politicians who channel them to shake up the status quo......»»
Humane AI Founders Reportedly Looking for Buyer after Disastrous Launch
If true, Humane might have a tough time trying to find a new home for its flagship product. The post Humane AI Founders Reportedly Looking for Buyer after Disastrous Launch appeared first on Phandroid. Remember the Humane AI pin? For those.....»»
The value of failure in conservation programs
Conservation programs need—and often incentivize—community involvement. For example, a program in Zanzibar, Tanzania, asked communities to protect their village forests in exchange for access to the carbon credits market. Despite community enthus.....»»
New report finds success in wild horse adoption program, critics disagree
A free-market environmental group has recommended expanding a Bureau of Land Management wild horse and burro adoption program that it says is saving taxpayers millions of dollars a year. A wild horse advocacy group has called the program a failure......»»
Humane AI Pin is a disaster: Founders already want to sell the company
One month after launch of its "smartphone replacement," Humane already seems doomed. Enlarge / The Humane AI Pin. It has a magnetic back, so it sticks to your clothing like a name tag. (credit: Humane) The wearable sta.....»»
Calls for regulatory action to strengthen biodiversity disclosures
An international team of experts calls for a regulatory approach to ensure the effectiveness of business disclosures in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), a landmark agreement ratified by Parties to the Convention on Biologic.....»»
Climate change is a human rights issue
In April, the European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of a group of seniors who alleged that the Swiss government's failure to meet climate change mitigation targets is having an adverse impact on their health, well-being and quality of life......»»
Proton Mail hands data to police again – is it still safe for activists?
Proton Mail is under fire for disclosing user data that led to the arrest of an activist in Spain. However, the secure email service may be still safe when used properly......»»
Apple looks set to lose latest court battle with Epic Games
The US judge who ordered Apple to allow developers to sell apps outside of the official App Store has sharply criticized the way the iPhone maker has responded. Epic Games went back to court to claim that Apple was not properly complying with the.....»»
Elon Musk"s Neuralink Had a Brain Implant Setback. It May Come Down to Design
Neuralink experienced a mechanical issue with its first human brain-computer interface implant. Its novel design may make it more prone to failure......»»
AI may be to blame for our failure to make contact with alien civilizations
Artificial intelligence (AI) has progressed at an astounding pace over the last few years. Some scientists are now looking towards the development of artificial superintelligence (ASI)—a form of AI that would not only surpass human intelligence but.....»»
When choosing co-founders, entrepreneurs have a gender gap
One of the most important decisions an entrepreneur can make when launching a business is choosing the right co-founder. Should compatible personalities guide the choice? Or should the priority be someone who brings resources to the startup? How do e.....»»
License suspensions disproportionately hurt marginalized communities, finds study
Drivers in New York state were issued more than 1 million license suspensions in 2017, and about two-thirds of them were for "traffic debt"—failure to pay a traffic ticket or to appear in traffic court—while less than 10% were for driving infract.....»»
Securing your organization’s supply chain: Reducing the risks of third parties
When Stephen Hawking said that “we are all now connected by the internet, like neurons in a giant brain”, very few people understood the gravity of his statement. But ten years on from his famous interview with USA Today, it’s safe to say Hawki.....»»
Apple working on fix for bug causing iPhone alarms to not play sounds
Over the last several weeks, a number of reports on social media have surfaced from iPhone users claiming their alarms don’t properly play a sound. Apple has since confirmed that it’s aware of this problem, and says it is working on a fix......»»
Apple Working to Fix iPhone Alarm Issues
If your iPhone’s alarm isn’t playing a sound properly, you aren’t alone. The issue is widespread enough that Apple is working on a fix for the issue. We’ve been tracking problems with the iPhone and iOS in April and one of the.....»»
A new way to study and help prevent landslides
Landslides are one of the most destructive natural disasters on the planet, causing billions of dollars of damage and devastating loss of life every year. By introducing a new paradigm for studying landslide shapes and failure types, a global team of.....»»