Elon Musk promises ‘amnesty’ for suspended Twitter accounts
SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk said Thursday he is granting “amnesty” to suspended accounts, which online safety experts predict will fuel a rise in harassment, hate speech…
Tech veteran Nandan Nilekani’s Fundamentum raises $227M fund – TechCrunch
Fundamentum Partnership, a venture firm co-founded by Nandan Nilekani and Sanjeev Aggarwal, has raised $227 million for its second fund as high-profile tech industry veterans double down on their support…
Climate tech VC Contrarian Ventures heads for $100M seed fund – TechCrunch
If you ask me, climate tech investor Contrarian Ventures isn’t so controversial anymore. The five-year-old firm is targeting $100 million for its second seed fund and is doing so in…
Schumer delays anti-big tech bill despite broad support
AAs Congress approaches its summer recess and fall campaign season, the Senate has some important measures that are just a few votes away from passage. There’s a $433 billion health…
India withdraws privacy bill that has worried tech giants – TechCrunch
India’s government has withdrawn its long-awaited privacy bill, which caught the attention of several privacy advocates and tech giants who feared the legislation could limit how they manage sensitive information…
Alibaba jumps 6.5% on tech rally ahead of earnings
(Bloomberg) — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. led Chinese technology shares higher on Thursday as investors repositioned ahead of quarterly results, although investors remained cautious about a number of potential headwinds…