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APS 'dependence' on foreign AI crowding out Canberra firms

Default opinion is good tech 'must come from Silicon Valley.'

The Canberra Times

Co-founders of Silicon Valley venture capital firm back Trump’s presidential bid

Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen, founders of A16Z, plan to give large donations to former president’s campaign

The Guardian - UK

As VCs pledge support for Trump, Fearless Fund's Arian Simone keeps fighting for diversity

VCs are at odds when it comes to DEI.

Fortune

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Musk Leads Silicon Valley Rally Behind Trump

Elon Musk's decision to throw his vast fortune behind Donald Trump's presidential candidacy confirms the rise of a growing right-wing bloc in the traditionally liberal Silicon Valley.

International Business Times

A trip to Shanghai’s AI mega-conference showed me that China’s developers are still playing catch-up to Silicon Valley

Constraints on China and its developers will likely create two parallel AI ecosystems: one inside of China, and one outside of it.

Fortune

AI is effectively ‘useless'—and it's created a ‘fake it till you make it’ bubble that could end in disaster, veteran market watcher warns

"Fake it till you make it may work in Silicon Valley, but for the rest of us, I think once bitten twice shy may be more appropriate for AI," MacroStrategy Parternship's Ferguson told Bloomberg.

Fortune

The secret futuristic city being built by tech billionaires in California

California Forever has bold plans, hundreds of millions in capital invested, and some of the biggest names in tech backing its vision of a brand new city outside of San Francisco – but can it convince skeptical voters to see the light? Josh Marcus reports

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Changing The Gatekeepers in Switzerland: Democratizing Access to Silicon Valley and Giving New Meaning to Impact Investing

Although Walter started investing with Green Sands in 2019 personally, it was not until 2021 that Walter, along with a team that included veterans in the financial industry, established Green Sands Switzerland GmbH.

International Business Times

Not David vs. Goliath: Japan and Korea are making startups work with large conglomerates in a twist on the Silicon Valley model

Japan and South Korea believe that startups and large conglomerates work better when they work together.

Fortune

Perimenopause finally gets more attention – because there’s something in it for men

Celebrities have spoken up about their experiences – and Silicon Valley types learned ovaries may hold the key to long life

The Guardian - US

What startups and K-pop have in common

Today, we’re swapping software for bright lights, AI infrastructure for boy bands, and Silicon Valley for Seoul. We’re talking about K-pop dealmaking. It’s an especially good time to take a closer look at Korea-based entertainment powerhouse Hybe.

Fortune

Silicon Valley wants unfettered control of the tech market. That’s why it’s cosying up to Trump

Spooked by Biden’s wealth tax, big tech venture capitalists are showing their progressive credentials were only ever skin deep, says writer Evgeny Morozov

The Guardian - UK

Viral post exposes tech support of Trump

Silicon Valley increasingly depends on scammy products, and no one is friendlier to grifters than Trump

Salon

Nvidia Leads AI Boom, Overtakes Apple And Microsoft As Most Valuable Company

Nvidia has transformed from a $300 billion company grappling with a chip surplus due to a cryptocurrency bust to a dominant force in the tech industry, with its products in high demand from other Silicon Valley giants.

International Business Times

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The Guardian - UK

From Silicon Valley to Silicon Savannah: climate expert Patrick Verkooijen on why this is Africa’s century

The University of Nairobi’s new chancellor says the continent has vast potential – but to realise the promise of AI and green jobs, rich countries must honour their commitments

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Silicon Valley-Backed Green City Initiative Qualifies For Ballot

Silicon Valley initiative for a sustainable city in San Francisco Bay Area faces opposition over land acquisition and environmental concerns.

The Independent UK

Silicon Valley-backed voter plan for new California city qualifies for November ballot

A Silicon Valley-backed initiative to build a green city for up to 400,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area has qualified for the Nov. 5 ballot

The Independent UK

Judges hear Elizabeth Holmes' appeal of fraud conviction while she remains in Texas prison

A panel of federal judges have spent two hours wrestling with a series of legal issues raised in an attempt to overturn a fraud conviction that sent Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes to prison after a meteoric rise to Silicon Valley stardom

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The Conversation

‘I get to say: f*** your metaverse, Mark’: Kara Swisher, tech’s most feared journalist, dishes the dirt on Silicon Valley

Burn Book is that rare thing: a book about tech that can be enjoyed by readers who are not that into tech. It is a witty and engaging account of the rise (and often fall) of internet companies and the often dysfunctional talents behind them, told by an exceptionally well-connected…

Fortune

The Fearless Fund grant for Black female business owners was ruled discriminatory by an appeals court. Here’s what may happen now.

Fearless Fund, an Atlanta-based VC firm, made headlines last week when a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit in Miami ruled that the firm suspend its Strivers Grant Contest. So, I thought I’d try to figure out what happens next and how Silicon Valley is…

The Independent UK

Netflix's recipe for success includes 'secret sauce' spiced with Silicon Valley savvy

Although its video streaming service sparkles with a Hollywood sheen, Netflix still taps its roots in Silicon Valley to stay a step ahead of traditional TV and movie studios

The Independent UK

Trump hauls in $12 million from San Francisco’s conservative crypto bros

Republican warmly received by Silicon Valley investors despite recent criminal conviction

Top News

Silicon Valley Elite Backlash Against Biden

Silicon Valley tech leaders aligning with conservative figures like Trump, reshaping political landscape.

The Independent UK

The tech billionaires going all-in for Trump: ‘There’s a wellspring of support in Silicon Valley’

The fresh ‘convicted felon’ title hasn’t stopped some billionaires in Silicon Valley, historically known for its left-leaning views, to throw their support behind Trump

The Guardian - US

Virtual living rooms, adult ‘after-school clubs’ and AI lovers: my search for a fix to modern loneliness

I waded through the deluge of academic and Silicon Valley offerings for connection – here’s what was most appealing

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