VC Jennifer Neundorfer explains how founders can stand out in a crowded AI market

Founders and investors alike are obsessed with AI, and even Neundorfer said her firm, January Ventures, is looking at ways to use AI to make their work more efficient, such as helping to do due diligence on the market and competition.

Spotify acquires music database WhoSampled

WhoSampled offers an extensive database of songs, samples, covers, remixes, artists, and more. According to its website, it’s now tracking more than 1.2 million songs and nearly 622,000 samples. That data is powering Spotify’s latest features, like its upcoming music discovery tool SongDNA.

Warner Music settles copyright lawsuit with Udio, signs deal for AI music platform

The subscription service will allow users to make remixes, covers, and new songs using the voices of artists and compositions of songwriters who choose to participate.

Legally embattled AI music startup Suno raises at $2.45B valuation on $200M revenue

Suno has been the target of multiple AI training lawsuits but it has grown so rapidly, VCs were delighted to invest.

Rising data center electricity use risks blackouts during winter storms

Data centers are driving record electricity demand, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation is warning that a severe winter storm could push the grid over the edge.

Why January Ventures is funding underrepresented AI founders

While everyone’s chasing the next AI infrastructure play in San Francisco, some of the most defensible AI companies are being built by founders with deep expertise in legacy industries — and they’re not getting funded. January Ventures aims to fill that gap, writing pre-seed checks for underrepresented founders transforming healthcare, manufacturing, and supply chain with… Continua a leggere Why January Ventures is funding underrepresented AI founders

Subletting startup Kiki paid over $152K to settle charges after violating NYC short-term rental laws

Kiki Club, a subletting startup that matches listers and renters, violated NYC laws and had to pay the city over $152,000 to settle charges.

Bluesky announces moderation changes focused on better tracking, improved transparency

Bluesky is making moderation changes, including the addition of new reporting categories, strikes, and more clarity when communicating with users about violations.

Amazon’s Prime Video is getting AI-generated Video Recaps for some TV shows

According to Amazon, the feature “utilizes generative AI to create theatrical-quality season recaps with synchronized narration, dialogue, and music.”

US, UK, and Australia sanction Russian ‘bulletproof’ web host used in ransomware attacks

The newly imposed sanctions target Russian-based web host Media Land, which officials say are linked to LockBit and BlackSuit ransomware attacks.