Shein gets more questions from EU about DSA compliance
A day after the European Union dialled up its scrutiny of fast-fashion giant Shein, the bloc’s executive branch said that it has sent a fresh request for information (RFI) to…
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Could this startup’s compact nuclear reactors revolutionize cancer detection?
As cancer rates in the West, and globally, tack upwards due to lifestyle and environmental pollution, so does the need for the nuclear isotopes used in detecting those cancers in…
India’s Zomato to rebrand as Eternal
Indian food delivery group Zomato plans to rename itself as Eternal, a strategic shift as its quick commerce unit Blinkit becomes a significant driver of future growth. The Gurugram-based company,…
Presto is building Stripe for EV charging
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An AI chatbot told a user how to kill himself—but the company doesn’t want to “censor” it
For the past five months, Al Nowatzki has been talking to an AI girlfriend, “Erin,” on the platform Nomi. But in late January, those conversations took a disturbing turn: Erin…
First lab-grown meat treats go on sale in the UK — for dogs
Cultivated chicken doggie snacks have gone on sale at a U.K. pet food retailer, Pets at Home. The retailer also happens to be a major investor in Meatly, the startup…
Comstruct raises $13.5M to simplify the procurement process for construction firms
When you think about platforms in the construction industry, chances are the concrete slabs designed to support steel beams and tall pillars will come first to your mind. Munich-based startup…
How AI and Computer Vision are Revolutionizing Defect Detection in Manufacturing
Discover how AI and computer vision are transforming defect detection in manufacturing, improving automated quality control, data preparation, and accuracy with object detection.
Avelios nabs $31M led by Sequoia to fix the ailing world of healthcare IT
The race is on to build a new generation of healthcare software to replace legacy hospital systems that in some cases may not have been updated in decades. A startup…
Private Equity Buys A Law Firm…What Next?
It may seem like science fiction in some markets, but in England a private equity fund is busy buying up law firms and has formed …