StartupsWeekly: Dramas reign at Techstars, with AI and everywhere else.
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StartupsWeekly: Dramas reign at Techstars, with AI and everywhere else.

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Here is a condensed version of TechCrunch’s coverage, focusing on key points while maintaining clarity and conciseness:

AI

  • OpenAI’s Model Insights: Mark Cuban explores TikTok alternatives using Bluesky AT Protocol. OpenAI’s reasoning model sometimes thinks in Chinese, though the specifics remain unclear.

  • Fundraising News: Fundraisers Perplexity acquires Read.cv, a professional social media platform.

Startups

  • ** Spyware Scandals**: Three Wyndham hotels in the U.S. are found using pcTattletale spyware.
  • Fintech Fiasco: Teen fintech startup Copper Banking is struggling due to Synapse’s collapse and liquidation.
  • AI Startups Losing Focus: Character AI tests games on the web.

TechStars

  • Google’s Web Requirements: Google mandates JavaScript for Google Search, affecting older browsers.
  • India Update: Apple brings Store app service to Indian markets.
  • SpaceX Updates: Starship successfully lands after a second retry; FAA addresses issues with the vehicle.
  • Ridesharing Raise: Mark Cuban funds TikTok alternatives via Bluesky AT Protocol.

Haje Jan Kamps

  • TechJournalist Profile: Haje, a seasoned tech writer and photographer, offers insights into startups and robotics trends.

This version condenses each section while preserving essential information, ensuring clarity and flow for easy reading.

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