Vocci’s ring adds a new form factor to meeting note-taking
Vocci’s lightweight ring costs $249, and might pose some privacy questions
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ScrollEd wants to turn textbooks into TikTok
ScrollEd turns textbooks into a scrollable, Instagram-like feed with video, audio, and quizzes. The Palo Alto startup, founded by student co-founders (and spouses) Utsav Gupta and Rebecca Neff, pitches at TechCrunch Disrupt.
New California law will penalize influencers who don’t disclose political ads
The new legislation adds teeth to disclosure requirements for online influencers who are paid to post about politics.
Burned Out and Unemployed, Young People in China Are Launching AI Startups
Last year, more than seven million new one-person companies were established in China.
Polymarket’s Rush to Grow Left a Door Wide Open For Fraudsters
CEO Shayne Coplan brushed off concerns about a scheme involving stolen debit cards. Now the prediction market is bolstering its executive ranks as it eyes an IPO.
Trump Announces an ‘AI Force’ After Industry Sounded Alarm
The president calls for federal oversight of the industry as opposition toward AI grows among voters.
What It’s Like to Work in One of America’s Data Centers
Powering the country’s massive AI build-out requires a lot of walking, checking for burning smells and monitoring for bird damage.
Flock reportedly tries to shrink workforce with employee buyouts
Without buyouts, Flock would “almost certainly” need to lay off staff.
Trump says it’s time to rebrand AI with a new name — and he’s also creating an AI Force
Trump claimed, without evidence, that the AI backlash is a Democratic hoax.
Meta’s Muse is creepy, but maybe not for the reasons you think
Meta’s Muse is apparently an effective AI assistant, but one that’s a little creepy. Part of that is because of its new Mac app, which can access Messages, Calendar, and Notes. But for all its smarts, Muse doesn’t actually know how to describe itself. Jason Aten, a contributing editor at Inc Magazine, posted on Threads…