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Harvey, a legal AI startup, raises $160M in latest funding round, valuing the company at $8B. Led by Andreessen Horowitz, this round follows a series of successful funding rounds, reflecting a trend of venture capitalists investing in promising startups. Founded in 2022, Harvey leverages large language models for legal tasks, gaining a competitive edge through customer attraction and valuable training data. CEO Winston Weinberg shares insights on the companys rise in Silicon Valley.

Alltroo: Revolutionizing Fundraising with Celebrity Access - Kyle Rudolph and Jon Walburgs innovative platform transforms charity events into exclusive, high-value sweepstakes, leveraging their unique network and operational expertise. By pivoting to more accessible ten-dollar entries, theyve boosted appeal and prestige. The founders emphasize the importance of strategic networking, genuine authenticity, and consistent thought leadership in building credibility and success.

New evidence reveals Intellexas alleged remote access to government clients surveillance systems, potentially exposing personal data from hacked phones. Leaked documents, sales materials, and training videos suggest Intellexa staff could connect to these systems using TeamViewer. A leaked training video reportedly shows parts of the Predator spyware system, including its dashboard and a storage system containing sensitive data. This contradicts Intellexas claims of not accessing their customers data. The leaked video includes details like an infection URL and targets IP address from an attempt in Kazakhstan, raising serious concerns about data security and privacy. The U.S. government recently sanctioned Intellexas founder and a business partner, highlighting the controversial nature of the government spyware industry.

Amazons new Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, featuring eleven-inch displays, texture-molded glass, and quad-core chips, will be available starting December tenth. The Kindle Scribe starts at $499.99, while the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, with soft color display and artist tools, starts at $629.99.

Kohlers new Dekoda device, a toilet-mounted AI camera, promises health tracking but raises privacy concerns. While Kohler assures end-to-end encryption, experts question this, revealing that data is decrypted upon reaching Kohlers systems. Kohler clarifies their use of end-to-end encryption differs from common understanding, as data is decrypted for processing and storage. They also de-identify data for AI training with user consent.

Amazon and USPSs Delivery Partnership in Jeopardy: Amazon Explores Expanding Its Own Network

Masha Bucher, a former PR and marketing expert, revolutionizes venture capital with Day One Ventures. She combines investment with integrated PR support, investing directly in startups and providing them with PR services. This unique approach has led to significant growth, with over $450 million in assets under management and a portfolio of 12 unicorns. Masha focuses on backing founders with strong ethics, aiming to be the first investor in groundbreaking ideas.

California regulators propose new rules allowing self-driving trucks on public highways, sparking excitement from tech companies and opposition from the Teamsters Union. The California Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking public comments on these proposed changes, which could pave the way for autonomous trucks to move freight across states by 2026.

Meta introduces a new support hub for Facebook and Instagram users, aiming to streamline help for common issues. The hub includes AI-powered tools for reporting problems, recovering lost accounts, and getting answers. Despite Metas claims of improved account security and AIs role in reducing hacks, many users report losing access to their accounts due to system errors, leading some to pursue legal action. The new hub, available globally, aims to simplify support, but past changes have caused user confusion.