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New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs the RAISE Act, making it the second state to pass major AI safety rules. The bill requires big AI companies to submit safety reports, with hefty fines for non-compliance or lying. Despite tech industry lobbying, Hochul signed the original version, praising it as a strong step towards AI safety.

Shaun Maguire, a partner at Sequoia Capital, faces backlash after falsely accusing a Palestinian student of a mass shooting. Authorities later identified the actual shooter, and Brown University clarified their actions. Maguires history of inflammatory posts, including targeting Muslims and pro-Palestine activists, has drawn criticism. Sequoia Capitals managing partner defends Maguire, valuing his spiky personality and connections. The Council on American-Islamic Relations calls for his termination, highlighting the challenges for venture capital firms when partners engage in controversial public statements.

Resolve AI, a startup automating software system maintenance, secures significant Series A funding, valued at one billion dollars, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The companys autonomous SRE tool addresses the challenge of complex software systems, reducing downtime and operational costs. Despite the headline valuation, the actual blended valuation was lower due to a multi-tranche structure. Founded by former Splunk executives, Resolve AIs annual recurring revenue is around four million dollars.

Googles Android system faces new rules: Developers must enroll in specific programs for alternative billing and external content links by January 28th, incurring fees for app installations and in-app purchases. Google offers a discounted billing solution but requires integration of their tracking system and transaction reporting. The future of these fees and requirements hangs in the balance as Judge Donato reviews a proposed Epic-Google settlement.

Digital Movie Collectors Rejoice: Movies Anywhere Restores Google Play & YouTube Purchases

American investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, acquire majority stake in TikTok, averting US ban. New US-based board to oversee data protection, algorithm security, and content moderation. TikToks algorithm for US users may change, potentially impacting user experience.

Rokus New Year Streaming Deals: Get Apple TV for Free, Howdy for $1, and More!

Stravas Year in Sport feature, once free, now requires an annual subscription, causing user discontent. The apps core benefits remain free, but the added insights and storytelling are now part of the paid package. This move follows a trend of popular digital services moving free features behind a paywall.