RSA Conference 2024 Ignites at San Francisco's Moscone Center, A Fusion of Cybersecurity Minds and Innovation
The RSA Conference 2024 began in San Francisco, with cybersecurity professionals gathering to share insights and Linda Gray Martin emphasizing the community's role in innovation.
Meta Waves $5,000 Carrot for Viral Threads Posts, Eyes Creator-Led Expansion in Silicon Valley
Meta launches a bonus program on Threads rewarding up to $5,000 for viral content, targeting original posts without third-party material, and requiring a minimum of 2,500 views.
San Francisco Tech Billionaire Jeff Lawson Takes the Helm of Satirical Giant The Onion, Urges $1 Donations
Tech billionaire Jeff Lawson acquires satirical site The Onion and pitches a humorous donation campaign, while its previous owner G/O Media sells to Global Tetrahedron.
Former SF District Attorney Suzy Loftus Spearheads TikTok's Fight Against US Ban and Election Disinformation
Suzy Loftus, former San Francisco DA, now leads TikTok's safety efforts amidst increasing US scrutiny and potential ban threats, focusing on data security and election integrity.
Video Shows Waymo Robotaxis Go Awry, Disrupt San Francisco Highway Entrance Traffic
A fleet of Waymo autonomous taxis took a wrong turn in San Francisco, blocking a Highway 101 ramp and causing traffic issues that were resolved by Waymo's roadside team within 30 minutes.
Yahoo Snaps Up AI News App Artifact to Personalize Content, Founders Join Advisory Role
Yahoo acquires AI news aggregator Artifact, developed by Instagram co-founders, to integrate its personalization technology into Yahoo's news network and enhance user experience.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Steps Down from Startup Fund, Ian Hathaway Takes the Helm Amid Governance Revisions
Sam Altman steps down from OpenAI's venture capital fund, which will now be led by Ian Hathaway. The fund, not directly invested in by OpenAI, is scrutinized for its governance.
Judge Dismisses Musk's Lawsuit Against Digital Hate Group as an Attack on Free Speech
Judge Breyer dismissed a lawsuit by X Corp against the CCDH, criticizing the company for trying to stifle free speech rather than addressing data scraping concerns.
Reddit Stirs Wall Street With a Strong IPO, Shares Soar 38% Above Initial Price on NYSE Debut
Reddit's IPO on the NYSE saw shares soar 38% above the set price, valuing the company at $8.87 billion, despite initial expectations of a $6.4 billion valuation at IPO.
Adyen Bolsters Presence in North America With New 150,000-Sq-Ft San Francisco Office
Adyen expands its presence in North America by securing a new 150,000-square-foot San Francisco office to support its growth and proximity to significant clients.
Amazon Climate Pledge Fund Invests $7.7 Million in AI Firm Glacier to Revolutionize Recycling, Aiming for Sustainability Boost in Cities Like Detroit
Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund invests $7.7 million in Glacier, a firm using AI and robotics to revolutionize recycling by sorting materials and collecting data to improve sustainability.