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Upon failure to meet deadline on agreements, two potential investment advisors exit Gander Social betakit.com/arlene-dicki... via @BetaKit
Arlene Dickinson and Amber Mac sever ties with Gander Social | BetaKit
Prominent investors leave advisory board as former CBC head Catherine Tait signs on.
betakit.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Upon failure to meet deadline on agreements, two potential investment advisors exit Gander Social betakit.com/arlene-dicki... via @BetaKit
AI health care is taking off in China, led by Jack Ma’s Ant Group
AI health care is taking off in China, led by Jack Ma’s Ant Group
Ant’s health chatbot has become a top downloaded app in China as users seek personalized care they can’t get from the overburdened hospitals.
restofworld.org
February 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM
AI health care is taking off in China, led by Jack Ma’s Ant Group
Japan's breakthrough in biodegradable plastic could change everything www.bgr.com/2087661/japa...
Japan's Breakthrough In Biodegradable Plastic Could Change Everything - BGR
Plastic pollution is a problem, and scientists have been searching for biodegradable options for years. But this novel material might just be the solution.
www.bgr.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Japan's breakthrough in biodegradable plastic could change everything www.bgr.com/2087661/japa...
Firefox will soon let you block all of its generative AI features techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/f... via @techcrunch
Firefox will soon let you block all of its generative AI features | TechCrunch
Starting with Firefox 148 arriving later this month, users will find a new AI controls section within the desktop browser settings.
techcrunch.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Firefox will soon let you block all of its generative AI features techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/f... via @techcrunch
Euro firms must ditch Uncle Sam's clouds and go EU-native www.theregister.com/2026/01/30/e... via @theregister | Just because you're paranoid about digital sovereignty doesn't mean they're not after you
Euro firms must ditch Uncle Sam's clouds and go EU-native
Opinion: Just because you're paranoid about digital sovereignty doesn't mean they're not after you
www.theregister.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Euro firms must ditch Uncle Sam's clouds and go EU-native www.theregister.com/2026/01/30/e... via @theregister | Just because you're paranoid about digital sovereignty doesn't mean they're not after you
Designing the future of metabolic health through tissue-selective drug delivery
Designing the future of metabolic health through tissue-selective drug delivery
Founded by MIT alumni, the biotech firm Gensaic develops protein carriers that can deliver therapeutic molecules to specific tissues and cells.
news.mit.edu
February 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Designing the future of metabolic health through tissue-selective drug delivery
Fungus could be the insecticide of the future
Fungus could be the insecticide of the future
Plant chemicals made more potent by insect pests are detoxified by the fungus.
arstechnica.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Fungus could be the insecticide of the future
U.S. authorities reportedly investigate claims that Meta can read encrypted WhatsApp messages
US authorities reportedly investigate claims that Meta can read encrypted WhatsApp messages
A lawsuit filed last week alleges tech firm ‘can access virtually all’ private communications, a claim the company has denied
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
U.S. authorities reportedly investigate claims that Meta can read encrypted WhatsApp messages
SpaceX seeks federal approval to launch 1 million solar-powered satellite data centers techcrunch.com/2026/01/31/s... via @techcrunch
SpaceX seeks federal approval to launch 1 million solar-powered satellite data centers | TechCrunch
SpaceX's filing claims these satellites will be “a first step towards becoming a Kardashev II-level civilization — one that can harness the Sun’s full power."
techcrunch.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
SpaceX seeks federal approval to launch 1 million solar-powered satellite data centers techcrunch.com/2026/01/31/s... via @techcrunch
Indonesia is lifting its ban on Grok, but with some conditions www.engadget.com/ai/indonesia... | The country's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs said it will monitor xAI's newly implemented safety measures on an ongoing basis
Indonesia is lifting its ban on Grok, but with some conditions
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs of Indonesia said it will monitor the AI chatbot on an ongoing basis.
www.engadget.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Indonesia is lifting its ban on Grok, but with some conditions www.engadget.com/ai/indonesia... | The country's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs said it will monitor xAI's newly implemented safety measures on an ongoing basis
50 years ago, a young Bill Gates took on the 'software pirates': thenewstack.io/50-years-ago... via @thenewstack
50 years ago, a young Bill Gates took on the 'software pirates'
"Open Letter to Hobbyists," sparked a decade-long conflict between proprietary software interests and the burgeoning hacker community, ultimately paving the way for the modern open source movement.
thenewstack.io
February 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
50 years ago, a young Bill Gates took on the 'software pirates': thenewstack.io/50-years-ago... via @thenewstack
Actionstep unveils AI time capture tool Trace for firms itbrief.ca/story/action... via @techday_ca
Actionstep unveils AI time capture tool Trace for firms
Actionstep launches AI-powered Trace to automate time capture for law firms, backed by its acquisition of passive tracking startup Traced.
itbrief.ca
February 2, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Actionstep unveils AI time capture tool Trace for firms itbrief.ca/story/action... via @techday_ca
AI revolution: the case for Universal Basic Income share.google/ZX5hRGPol0lY... | U.S. headed for massive unemployment, no one is prepared
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February 1, 2026 at 2:59 PM
AI revolution: the case for Universal Basic Income share.google/ZX5hRGPol0lY... | U.S. headed for massive unemployment, no one is prepared
FrontFundr posts breakout quarter following Gander Social’s success on its crowdfunding platform betakit.com/frontfundr-p... via @BetaKit
FrontFundr posts breakout quarter following Gander Social’s success on its crowdfunding platform | BetaKit
The company grew its community by 10 percent in its first fiscal quarter of 2026.
betakit.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
FrontFundr posts breakout quarter following Gander Social’s success on its crowdfunding platform betakit.com/frontfundr-p... via @BetaKit
Beijing enlists AI to bring traditional Chinese medicine into the future
Beijing enlists AI to bring traditional Chinese medicine into the future
With backing from the Chinese government, TCM practitioners are integrating AI tools to reach new consumers at home and abroad.
restofworld.org
January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Beijing enlists AI to bring traditional Chinese medicine into the future
Banker claims Oracle may slash up to 30,000 jobs, sell health unit to pay for AI build-out www.theregister.com/2026/01/29/o... via @theregister
Oracle may slash jobs to keep AI datacenter plans on track
: Cerner, though acquired in 2022, is nothing to multibillion black hole
www.theregister.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Banker claims Oracle may slash up to 30,000 jobs, sell health unit to pay for AI build-out www.theregister.com/2026/01/29/o... via @theregister
MIT engineers design structures that compute with heat
MIT engineers design structures that compute with heat
MIT researchers designed silicon structures that can perform computations in an electronic device using excess heat instead of electricity, potentially enabling more energy-efficient devices.
news.mit.edu
January 30, 2026 at 7:01 PM
MIT engineers design structures that compute with heat
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Bluesky issues its first transparency report, noting rise in user reports and legal demands
Bluesky issues its first transparency report, noting rise in user reports and legal demands | TechCrunch
Bluesky's first transparency reports tackle moderation, regulatory compliance, account takedowns, and more. The number of government legal requests went up fivefold.
techcrunch.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Bluesky issues its first transparency report, noting rise in user reports and legal demands
Does Anthropic believe its AI is conscious, or is that just what it wants Claude to think?
Does Anthropic believe its AI is conscious, or is that just what it wants Claude to think?
We have no proof that AI models suffer, but Anthropic acts like they might for training purposes.
arstechnica.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Does Anthropic believe its AI is conscious, or is that just what it wants Claude to think?
Universal basic income could be used to soften hit from AI job losses in UK, minister says
Universal basic income could be used to soften hit from AI job losses in UK, minister says
Lord Stockwood says people in government ‘definitely’ talking about idea as technology disrupts industries
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Universal basic income could be used to soften hit from AI job losses in UK, minister says
OpenAI’s Sora app is struggling after its stellar launch techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/o... via @techcrunch
OpenAI's Sora app is struggling after its stellar launch | TechCrunch
New data suggests the app is seeing declines in both app downloads and consumer spending, as the early hype about the AI video social network wears off.
techcrunch.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
OpenAI’s Sora app is struggling after its stellar launch techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/o... via @techcrunch
Music publishers sue Anthropic for $3 billion over ‘flagrant piracy’
Music publishers sue Anthropic for $3 billion over ‘flagrant piracy’
A group of music publishers are suing AI company Anthropic for $3 billion. The suit accuses it of illegally downloading more than 20,000 songs.
www.engadget.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Music publishers sue Anthropic for $3 billion over ‘flagrant piracy’
Kubernetes telemetry feature fully compromises clusters: thenewstack.io/kubernetes-t... via @thenewstack
Kubernetes telemetry feature fully compromises clusters
Kubernetes' nodes/proxy GET call, commonly used by monitoring tools, can be exploited to execute privileged commands and compromise entire clusters without leaving an audit trail. It's a feature, not a bug.
thenewstack.io
January 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Kubernetes telemetry feature fully compromises clusters: thenewstack.io/kubernetes-t... via @thenewstack
Canadian-made Scott Pilgrim EX will launch on March 3 mobilesyrup.com/2026/01/29/m... | Montreal-based developer Tribute Games also revealed two new playable characters, Matthew Patel and Robot-01
Canadian-made Scott Pilgrim EX will launch on March 3
Montreal-based developer Tribute Games also revealed two new playable characters, Matthew Patel and Robot-01.
mobilesyrup.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Canadian-made Scott Pilgrim EX will launch on March 3 mobilesyrup.com/2026/01/29/m... | Montreal-based developer Tribute Games also revealed two new playable characters, Matthew Patel and Robot-01
How a small change to Y Combinator’s terms sent waves through Canadian tech
How a small change to Y Combinator’s terms sent waves through Canadian tech
Industry divided over accelerator’s decision to remove Canada from list of investable sites.
betakit.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:01 PM
How a small change to Y Combinator’s terms sent waves through Canadian tech