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Many artificial intelligence startup ideas remain superficial “wrappers” built on top of existing models. But as AI model makers add more capabilities, investors are wary of startups that could easily become redundant. Case in point: After reviewing more than 4,000 applications for India’s joint AI accelerator for startups run by Google and venture firm Accel, “wrapper” ideas dominated. However, Accel partner Prayank Swaroop told TechCrunch that none of them were among the five startups in the latest cohort (pictured above). Announced in November, the AI-focused Atoms program by Google and Accel aims to support early-stage startups building AI products relevant…
The Nikkei Stock Average is displayed on a screen inside the Kabutowan Building in Tokyo on Monday, February 9, 2026. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party won a landslide victory, sending Japanese stocks to a record high while bonds fell. Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets opened mixed on Monday as investors assessed the latest developments in soaring oil prices and the escalating US-Iran conflict.U.S. oil prices have soared above $100 per barrel as the Trump administration considers a military strike on Tehran’s Kharg Island, a strategically important base often referred to as…
In this photo illustration, the JD.com logo is displayed on the smartphone screen. Jonathan Ra | Null Photo | Getty ImagesJD.com China’s e-commerce giant launched its long-awaited European online shopping platform on Monday as it looks to take on the challenge. Amazon The same goes for domestic rivals who are already expanding internationally.Joybuy, JD.com’s international online shopping brand, has entered six new markets, including the UK and Germany, and the company is banking on fast delivery and high-quality products to beat rivals.While peers such as AliExpress and Temu operate an asset-light model and ship products directly from China, JD.com has…
Leading the league, Manchester City were held to a disappointing goalless draw with bottom-placed Aston Villa, leaving them struggling to get closer to the Women’s Super League title. Andriy Jegrats’ side looked disjointed upon their return from the international break, but the home side had the upper hand in the first half and had chances to take the lead. Arsenal won 2-0 against London City Lionesses, thanks to the efforts of Olivia Smith and substitute Stina Blackstenias, moving them within two points of second-placed Manchester United. Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of the Women’s Super…
Smoke billows from Jebel Ali port after a reported Iranian attack in Dubai on March 1, 2026. Fadel Senna | AFP | Getty ImagesAt least 11 countries have been attacked by Iran in retaliation for ongoing attacks by the United States and Israel, but no country other than Israel has been hit harder than the Emirates.The UAE announced that it has stopped more than 90% of missile and drone threats from Iran. As of March 12, the 13th day since the start of the war, the UAE Ministry of Defense’s official tally shows that air defense forces have intercepted 268…
A nervous Rangers cruised to a simple 1-0 win over St Mirren at SMiSA Stadium, moving them within three points of Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts.Danny Rolle’s side took advantage of Kilmarnock’s 1-0 win over Hearts on Saturday night to close the gap and Tur Romance scored the only goal of the game as his team reignited their title challenge. Rangers, who won against Motherwell on Saturday, knew they had to win to keep pace with second-placed Celtic, but they had to work hard to get the three points at Paisley. image: Romens scores his first goal for Rangers at St…
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has faced intense backlash from Democratic lawmakers and free speech advocates for threatening to revoke a broadcast station’s license over its coverage of the Iran war. Carr criticized the broadcaster on Saturday, shortly after President Donald Trump called a report about Iran’s attack on five U.S. refueling planes “fake news.” In a post on X, Kerr warned that broadcasters would have their licenses revoked if they did not “operate in the public interest.” “Broadcast stations that spread misinformation and distortions of news, also known as fake news, have a chance to correct course before…
Participants listen to a speech by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) during the “People Only Vote” bus tour rally to pass the SAVE Act in Upper Senate Park outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 10, 2025.Kent Nishimura | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesSenate Republicans are preparing to vote on the SAVE America Act this week, while Democrats continue to oppose a voter ID bill strongly supported by President Donald Trump.House Republicans passed one version of the bill largely along party lines in February, but it still needs 60 votes in the Senate to avoid a filibuster. Senate…
Lewis Hamilton admitted it was his “biggest challenge” to reach the podium as a Ferrari driver after finally ending his wait at the Chinese Grand Prix.In his 26th race since joining F1’s most famous team early last year, Hamilton achieved a career record-extending 203rd podium, his first since the Las Vegas Grand Prix in November 2024 when he was still a Mercedes driver. In Sunday’s Shanghai race, Hamilton rose from third on the grid to the top, underscoring Ferrari’s new talent at the start. He was quickly overtaken by Kimi Antonelli, who took the win, and was eventually passed by…
According to a report in The Information, ByteDance has paused plans to launch a new AI video model globally. The Chinese company, best known as the parent company of TikTok (and now a minority shareholder in its U.S. spinoff), launched Seedance 2.0 in China in February. Short videos produced by the models, such as a clip of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt, quickly went viral and drew heavy criticism from Hollywood. One successful screenwriter declared that the video meant “perhaps the end of us,” but the studio soon sent a flurry of cease-and-desist letters to ByteDance, and Disney’s lawyers accused…