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🚀 Apple Watch Potential Ban in US
PLUS: OpenAI's $1M Startup Fund, Nikola Founder Sentenced to Four Years in Prison
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Apple watch potential ban in the US
OpenAI's $1 million startup fund
Nikola founder sentenced to four years in prison
New tools, funding updates & job postings
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🗞️ News
Apple's $17 Billion Smartwatch Crisis
Apple faces a high-stakes challenge as it races to address patent infringement issues on its smartwatches, particularly the blood oxygen measurement feature. With a potential ban looming on Dec. 25, the company is focused on software fixes to satisfy regulators and continue sales. However, the dispute with Masimo Corp. over hardware-related patents adds complexity, potentially impacting a significant revenue stream and the Apple ecosystem's appeal.
OpenAI's $1 Million Startup Fund
OpenAI, the force behind ChatGPT, pioneers a groundbreaking opportunity for aspiring AI startup founders with the launch of its Startup Fund. Offering $1 million in funding, along with a comprehensive six-week program, this initiative is set to transform the landscape for innovative AI startups. Open to all, regardless of prior AI experience, the fund is more than financial support—it's a gateway to unparalleled resources, mentorship, and collaboration in the AI domain.
Nikola Founder Imprisoned for Four Years
The founder of Nikola, Trevor Milton, has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding investors of the electric and hydrogen-powered truck maker. Convicted on two counts of wire fraud and one count of securities fraud, Milton faces a $1 million fine and potential property forfeiture. Despite a lower sentence than prosecutors sought, the judgment reflects the severity of Milton's actions.
đź’° FundingTamara raised $340M Series C funding at $1B valuation for its Saudi shopping and BNPL platform (link) Essential AI raises $56.5M Series A to build the enterprise brain (link) | đź’Ľ Job BoardSr. Account Manager at Amazon Web Services (US) AI/ML Program Manager at Hugging Face (Remote) |
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