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Federal regulators are threatening to shut down Theranos' California lab and ban its owners from running any labs for two years. The post Theranos' Future Looks Bloody Grim as Feds Threaten a Shutdown appeared first on WIRED.

"It is now clear that the virus causes microcephaly," says Tom Frieden, director of the CDC. The post Zika Causes Microcephaly, the CDC Confirms appeared first on WIRED.

This week, the best things to watch on TV were movie trailers, so that's what we're talking about on the latest installment of the WIRED Culture podcast. The post Culture Podcast: We Can't Shut Up About the Suicide Squad Trailer appeared first on WIRED.

The former Tribune Company employee was convicted of giving Anonymous information that helped hackers access an LA Times server and alter a headline. The post Matthew Keys Sentenced to Two Years for Aiding Anonymous appeared first on WIRED.

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Data is the lifeblood of the insurance industry, enabling more accurate risk assessment, personalized pricing, and improved claims processing. Harnessing unstructured data allows insurers to gain deeper insights into customer behavior and emerging risks, leading to more innovative products and enhanced decision-making capabilities. Roots Automation is an AI-powered platform that leverages LLMs to process unstructured data as well as deploy adaptive digital workers that can be used to optimize both claims processing and underwriting.  The digital coworkers come equipped with a foundation of common knowledge, skills, and capabilities relevant to insurance operations and they are able expand their expertise in real-time, without requiring additional training or development. Designed for ease of use, Roots Automation features a no-code interface, making it accessible to users across various technical backgrounds. The platform prioritizes security and integrates smoothly with existing systems, ensuring a seamless transition The efficiency gains are substantial - a single digital coworker can handle the workload of ten human employees. This dramatic increase in capacity translates to improved profitability and reduced loss ratios, with benefits visible from day one of implementation. AlleyWatch caught up with Roots Automation CEO and Cofounder Chaz Perera to learn more about the business, the company's strategic plans, latest round of funding, and much, much more...

The latest venture capital, seed, pre-seed, and angel deals for NYC startups for 9/17/2024 featuring funding details for Intezer, Hydden, and much more.

Despite the accesibility associated with cryptocurrencies, female crypto ownership is only around 30%, and making it a more attractive proposition to more female investors can help to improve the market.

Aggregate statistics for all US funding deals by stage of funding (Early, Series A, Series B, and Late) including mention of notable rounds for August 2024.

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Dans un monde de plus en plus interconnecté, où la transformation numérique s’accélère, la protection des données sensibles devient primordiale. Au cœur de cette défense numérique, un outil essentiel veille discrètement : le pare-feu. Véritable gardien de la sécurité en ligne, il joue un rôle crucial dans la protection des réseaux et des systèmes informatiques […]

Depuis un demi-siècle, le Groupe Barrière joue un rôle incontournable dans l’organisation et l’accueil du Festival du cinéma américain de Deauville, un rendez-vous annuel qui célèbre le cinéma d’outre-Atlantique et attire des stars du monde entier. À travers ses hôtels emblématiques et son soutien logistique, le groupe a contribué à faire de Deauville une destination […]

Les casques de réalité virtuelle (VR) ne sont plus l’apanage des passionnés de jeux vidéo. Cette technologie immersive s’invite dans de nombreux domaines, du divertissement à la formation professionnelle, en passant par la santé. Quels sont les atouts qui font de la VR une révolution en marche ? L’essor de la réalité virtuelle a bouleversé […]

A l’ère du digital, le métier de bureauticien a évolué. Loin de se cantonner à des tâches administratives classiques, le bureauticien d’aujourd’hui est un véritable chef d’orchestre des outils numériques au sein de l’entreprise. À l’intersection de l’informatique et de l’organisation, le bureauticien maîtrise un large éventail de logiciels et d’applications. De la suite bureautique […]