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Former Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh Joins OpenAI

OpenAI is making yet another big, visible bet on India. It has appointed former Uber India and South Asia president Prabhjeet Singh as its first managing director for the country

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Novak Djokovic to Serve as a Global Strategic Advisor to General Atlantic

General Atlantic has tapped tennis legend Novak Djokovic to serve as a global strategic advisor, where, according to a press release, he “will work closely with the firm’s leadership, portfolio companies, and investors

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Civic Space Research Intern: Paid Remote Internship Program

CIVICUS is a global alliance of over 17,000 members in 180+ countries working to protect civic freedoms, strengthen civil society, and amplify underrepresented voices, particularly from the Global South.

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The Singapore AI Safety Fellowship is Now Open for Applications

The Singapore AI Safety Fellowship is an independent research fellowship that connects fellows with leading mentors working on technical AI safety and governance.

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The Cancer Gaming App Aims to Make Cancer Education Accessible, Relevant and Engaging

The Love Your Nuts Foundation has announced the development of an innovative Cancer Gaming App, a digital platform designed to educate and engage young people

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Paystack Launches the Paystack Small Business Programme

Paystack, one of Africa’s leading payments technology companies, has launched the Paystack Small Business Programme to support Nigerian small businesses through a range of initiatives

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Judge Bars President Trump from Implementing Most of His First Executive Order on Elections

A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections

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India's MoEngage Acquires San Francisco-Based Startup Aampe

Indian customer engagement software firm MoEngage, which serves brands across global markets, has acquired San Francisco-based startup Aampe in an all-cash deal

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Slate Auto Reveals the Starting Price of Its Electric Truck

Slate Auto, the EV startup backed by billionaire Jeff Bezos, has finally revealed the starting price of its electric truck

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Humanoid Robotics Startup Agility Robotics Plans to Go Public

Agility Robotics, the humanoid robotics startup that spun out of Oregon State University in 2015, plans to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company Churchill Capital Corp XI

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US Revoking Passports of Americans With Child Support Debt

To be eligible for a U.S. passport, you must pay any outstanding child support. If you owe more than $2,500, federal regulations do not allow us to issue you a U.S. passport and we may revoke your valid U.S. passport.

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Real Estate and Mortgage Platform Square Yards Joins the Unicorn Club

Real estate and mortgage platform Square Yards has entered the unicorn club after raising around $95 million in a funding round comprising a mix of debt and equity.

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