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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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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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

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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

The Independent UK

‘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…

The Conversation

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…

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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

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Silicon Valley Tech Investors Considering Support For Trump

Congressman Khanna addresses Silicon Valley Republicans potentially backing Trump and emphasizes Democratic Party's vision for entrepreneurship and innovation.

Fortune

Can we afford to let AI companies ask for forgiveness instead of permission?

AI companies have adopted Silicon Valley's most controversial playbook to judge by a string of recent events.

Fortune

Silicon Valley startups are invading the military market

Controversy around defense tech may be heating up on college campuses, but not in the Valley.

The Conversation

Pronatalism is the latest Silicon Valley trend. What is it – and why is it disturbing?

For Malcolm and Simone Collins, declining birth rates across many developed countries are an existential threat. The solution is to have “tons of kids,” and to use a hyperrational, data-driven approach to guide everything from genetic selection to baby names and day-to-day parenting.

The Guardian - US

Argentinian president to meet Silicon Valley CEOs in bid to court tech titans

Javier Milei to hold private talks with Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman as Argentina faces worst economic crisis in decades

The Guardian - UK

Exit, pursued by a panda: the Brits bringing eye-popping Shakespeare to the Baltics

The Winter’s Tale is retold with a virtual reality plot set in Silicon Valley and hardly any lines from the original, staged at a bold Latvian theatre elevating English talent

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