Reddit announced today that it’s bringing on the team from Oterlu, a startup from Gothenburg, Sweden that develops machine learning-powered content moderation tools. The Oterlu team will join Reddit’s Safety team and develop native machine learning moderation models that can quickly and accurately detect harmful content across a range of languages, Reddit says. The Oterlu…
We’re less than a month away from TechCrunch Disrupt on October 18–20 in San Francisco! Imagine a drumroll, folks, because we’re about to announce the last tranche of investors and thought leaders who will choose which outstanding startup takes the title of Startup Battlefield champion, along with the $100,000 prize and serious bragging rights Improve…
In our wireless world, wires are still the best way to move electricity from A to B. Wires are almost always cheaper and easier, at least from a technical perspective, but there are instances where wires may not be an ideal solution. For lazy people charging their phones — including yours truly — a wireless…
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Cybersecurity experts from OpenText Security Solutions have determined what they feel are the worst malware threats of the year 2022 so far. Its “Nastiest Malware of 2022” report saw the Emotet kept the devious crown, followed by the ever-evolving LockBit. What’s more, the company says there’s evidence that the “hacker holiday” is no more, with…
Russia has rerouted its oil exports away from Europe towards Asia. Suriyapong Thongsawang/Getty Images A price cap on Russian oil could save 50 emerging markets billions of dollars a year, the US estimates. EM countries are getting hammered on oil import prices right now, a US Treasury official told the FT. The US is seeking…
Getty Images US stocks opened higher Tuesday, building on strong gains a day earlier. The US dollar slid further while the pound sterling gained strength. Investors are hoping that a dovish pivot from the Fed could be in sight. US stocks opened higher Tuesday, building on Monday’s strong rally, as investors hope that a the…
AP Crypto poses risks that could endanger US financial stability, the Financial Stability Oversight Council said. The group identified three areas of the crypto market where regulators needed tighten rules. Failure to regulate crypto could cause “harm to the financial system and to individuals,” Janet Yellen said. Cryptocurrencies pose risks to the stability of the…
Warren Buffett. AP Images Warren Buffett’s likely successor bought $68 million of Berkshire Hathaway stock in a single day. Greg Abel only owned about $3 million of Berkshire shares before his recent purchases. The boss of Berkshire’s non-insurance businesses capitalized on a slump in Berkshire stock. Warren Buffett’s planned successor has plowed $68 million into…
Many analysts think the US is heading for a recession in 2023. Juanmonino/Getty Images 86% of CEOs running the world’s largest companies foresee a recession in the next 12 months, according to the KPMG 2022 CEO Outlook. 71% of respondents project a recession will reduce company earnings by up to 10% over the next year. …