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Tech Tides Turning: Open AI Battles and IPO Landmarks
Unveiling the week's tech drama: Musk vs. OpenAI and Reddit's financial stride.
KillerStartups
March 11, 2024
The KillerStartups weekly newsletter is thrilled to share the latest developments in the tech and startup ecosystem.
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Featured Startups
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Deadspin’s entire staff has been laid off after the sports site was sold to a startup - CNN Business
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Deadspin, a well-regarded sports commentary site, experienced a significant shift as its entire staff was laid off following the sale to Lineup Publishing. The new owner aims to steer Deadspin in a fresh editorial direction, emphasizing unique sports coverage. This move is part of broader media industry challenges, including intense competition and evolving consumer preferences.
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Reddit announced plans for an IPO, targeting a valuation of nearly $6.5 billion. The platform intends to sell around 22 million shares, with a price range of $31 to $34 each. This marks a significant event as Reddit's IPO is the first major tech and social media debut since Pinterest's in 2019, showcasing the ongoing vitality and investor interest in the tech sector.
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Elon Musk is set to open-source Grok, his chatbot designed as a "truth-seeking" counterpart to ChatGPT, through his AI company, xAI. This decision contrasts with OpenAI's approach of offering ChatGPT for use while keeping its code private. Musk's move to open-source Grok, previously exclusive to Premium+ subscribers on X, could increase its accessibility and development potential. This aligns with Meta's strategy of open-sourcing generative AI models, sparking debates about the benefits and risks of making powerful AI technologies widely available.
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