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Featured Startups

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30-Second News Picks

Healthcare startup Abridge raises $250 million to enhance AI capabilities - Reuters

Our 30-Second Summary:

Abridge, a healthcare AI startup that automates clinical documentation, has raised $250 million in a funding round co-led by Elad Gil and IVP, with participation from major investors like Lightspeed Venture Partners, CVS Health Ventures, Redpoint Venture, and Nvidia’s NVentures. Founded in 2018 and based in Pittsburgh, Abridge aims to simplify medical documentation for clinicians using artificial intelligence, allowing them to focus more on patient care. The company, which was valued at $850 million after a previous funding round, has already implemented its AI solutions in about 100 healthcare systems across the U.S. The new funding will be used to further develop its AI capabilities and expand its market presence.

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South Korea removes Deepseek from app stores over privacy concerns - BBC

Our 30-Second Summary:

South Korea has banned new downloads of China’s DeepSeek AI chatbot over privacy concerns, following a decision by the country’s Personal Information Protection Commission. The app, which quickly gained over a million users in South Korea after making global headlines, was removed from Apple’s App Store and Google Play until it meets the country’s data protection laws. Despite the ban, existing users can still access the chatbot or use it via DeepSeek’s website. Several countries, including Taiwan, Australia, and Italy, have also restricted the app due to privacy and national security concerns, while U.S. lawmakers are pushing to ban it from federal devices. Authorities in France and Ireland are investigating whether DeepSeek stores user data on Chinese servers, raising further concerns. DeepSeek's AI model rivals top U.S. models like OpenAI’s, but its efficiency at a lower cost has sparked debates about AI investment strategies worldwide.

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Does SNL still have its mojo at 50? - Morning Brew

Our 30-Second Summary:

Saturday Night Live (SNL) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a three-hour star-studded special featuring past cast members, celebrity hosts, and musical guests like Paul McCartney and Lady Gaga. Since its 1975 debut, SNL has shaped American comedy, launching the careers of legends like Adam Sandler and Eddie Murphy, and influencing TV with its cold opens and satirical sketches. However, while still the most popular comedy show on TV, SNL faces declining influence in an era dominated by digital media, where viral clips from independent creators rival its reach. Despite concerns about its relevance, SNL continues to attract millions of viewers and remains a cultural institution, with speculation on who will take over from longtime producer Lorne Michaels when he eventually steps down.

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