Trump fired Krebs by tweet in 2020 after he publicly debunked Trump’s false claims of election fraud. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – The rise of AI ‘reasoning’ models is making benchmarking more expensive
AI labs like OpenAI claim that their so-called “reasoning” AI models, which can “think” through problems step by step, are more capable than their non-reasoning counterparts in specific domains, such as physics….
Tech Crunch – Drafted uses AI and video resumes to help early-career professionals land jobs
As the job market continues to get more competitive, it’s taking months for new grads to land employment, with many settling for roles that don’t align with their goals. To address this…
Tech Crunch – AI insurtech Ominimo bags its first investment at a $220M valuation
How do you get talented engineers to work for a startup in a mundane field at a time when more exciting companies are paying well and hiring aggressively? Here’s an answer from…
Texas Monthly – Budget day in the House: Texas lawmakers take up $337 billion spending plan
Among hundreds of amendments are ones that focus on school vouchers, the attorney general’s office, and the lottery commission. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Sales tax receipts will be closely watched as Texas tracks economic jolt of tariffs
As the Texas House prepares to vote on the budget, officials and other experts monitor national policy and state tax revenue. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas Senate to consider bill that could reshape how history and race are taught in state universities
An overhauled version of Senate Bill 37 would also allow anyone to file complaints that could lead schools to lose funds. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Revent rocks the boat with a fresh $100M to invest in people and the planet
It would appear the environment and society remain relevant, whatever you might hear in some other quarters. At least, that’s one conclusion to be drawn from the news that European specialist VC…
KTSM News – Potential cannabis dispensary in Sunland Park sparks controversy
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Sunland Park Planning and Zoning Commission voted to postpone any plans to approve the construction of two cannabis dispensaries during a meeting on Wednesday evening, April 9….
Tech Crunch – A fresh $100M rolls into DIG Ventures as it bids to woo early-stage European startups
The number of “operator VCs” — former founders turned VCs — in Europe in recent years. This is common in the U.S., where the majority of VCs are former founders. The reverse…