Checkfirst raises $1.5M pre-seed to apply AI to remote inspections and audits | TechCrunch
We’ve all seen them. The inspector with a clipboard, walking around a building, ticking off the last time the fire extinguishers were checked, or if all
https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/08/checkfirst-raises-1-5m-pre-seed-applying-ai-to-remote-inspections-and-audits/
UK challenger bank Monzo nabs another $190M as US expansion beckons | TechCrunch
Monzo has raised another £150 million ($190 million), as the challenger bank looks to expand its presence internationally — particularly in the U.S. The
https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/08/uk-challenger-bank-monzo-nabs-another-190m-at-5-2b-valuation/
As Gaza Talks Near, Diplomats Try to Keep War From Spreading - The New York Times
Hopes for a breakthrough were damped after Hamas said it would not attend the peace talks set for Thursday.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/world/middleeast/gaza-peace-talks.html
Fires Near Athens Leave a Path of Destruction - The New York Times
The Greek authorities said the threat posed by the blazes had lessened as of Tuesday, thanks in part to an overnight lull in the strong winds. But the risk remained.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/world/europe/athens-greece-fires.html
Ukraine’s Surprise Attack - The New York Times
We explore why Ukraine is trying a new tactic two years into a stalemate with Russia.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/briefing/ukraine-russia-war-incursion.html
F.B.I. Investigating Efforts to Infiltrate Presidential Campaigns, Possibly by Iran - The New York Times
The bureau has repeatedly warned about foreign countries meddling in the upcoming election, including using artificial intelligence to spread misinformation.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/us/politics/fbi-trump-campaign-hacking.html
This N.Y.C. Tourist Hub Has Become Trash-Strewn Chaos for Everyone - The New York Times
Eighth Avenue in Manhattan connects Broadway’s theaters to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. But it is also crowded, dirty and sometimes dangerous.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/05/nyregion/street-wars-eighth-avenue.html
Florida Retirees Flaunt Loyalties to Donald Trump and Kamala Harris - The New York Times
In The Villages, Florida’s retirement mecca, pro-Trump residents have been galvanized by a surprising showing of support for Kamala Harris.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/04/us/florida-villages-trump-harris.html
Takeaways From Our Investigation Into Banned A.I. Chips in China - The New York Times
The Times found an active trade in Nvidia chips in China despite U.S. national security restrictions, as well as unreported incidents of how the technology had been used to further defense research.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/04/technology/china-ai-microchips-takeaways.html
With Smugglers and Front Companies, China Is Skirting American A.I. Bans - The New York Times
The U.S. is trying to stop China from getting Nvidia microchips to advance its military. The private sector is fighting back.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/04/technology/china-ai-microchips.html
