UK fintech raises £800M for AI that determines how much money you can borrow

But the technology could bring merits, at least in the lending world. The London-based startup has just raised 800mn for its lending platform that usesAIto determine loan amounts. Render then calculates the amount of money customers are able to pay back each month. 40% off TNW Conference! Thestartupis also offering its AI credit platform to banks and lenders across Europe. One of the UKs fastest-growing fintechs, Abound reached profitability three years after being founded in 2020....

May 7, 2024 · 1 min · 144 words · Willie Ellis

UK’s Wayve raises $1B in Europe’s largest ever AI funding round

Wayve, a London-basedstartupworking on AI systems for autonomous vehicles, has raised $1bn. The colossal funding round marks the largest single investment in a European AI startup. Japanese conglomerate SoftBank led the funding round alongside tech giantsNvidiaand Microsoft. Wayve did not disclose its valuation following the investment. Founded in Cambridge in 2017, Wayve is developing so-called embodied AI systems forself-drivingcars. Unlike pure software AI like ChatGPT, embodied AI serves as the brain for physical objects like vehicles....

May 7, 2024 · 2 min · 293 words · Julia Harris

A Chance For Redemption

Geekie has slid Zacha to the wing to help alleviate some of that stress down the middle. With Frederic sliding to C on the 3rd line. It paid off in Game 7 and Montgomery is going back to it for Game 1. He has to get going. Jim Montgomery challenged David Pastrnak in Game 6, and he delivered in Game 7 as the OT hero. He seems to be progressing, and could be an option Wednesday night....

May 6, 2024 · 4 min · 725 words · Gordon Arroyo

Humanity faces two existential crises — the climate crisis and AI. Can one help solve the other?

The British approach is very simple looking to ensure AI companies fit into existing laws governing technology companies. Whether that is data scraping, infringements on individual liberty, as well as fake news and election involvement. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Thats why we invested in Cologne-based aedifion, which helps the built sector reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Across biotech and biochemical industries, AI can accelerate research intocell-free alternativesto fossil fuels....

May 6, 2024 · 1 min · 118 words · Lisa Rodriguez

It's A Bold Strategy For Both Cavs Fans And Media To Willingly Give The Celtics Bulletin Board Material

Well, Cavs it is. Safe to say, things are a little different this time around. Not so much the players, but everyone else. Unfortunately for those fans, they bit off more than they could chew. It’s all fun and games until the time comes to actually beat Boston 4 out of 7 times. Now Cavs fans are following the same script. Hey, I have no problem with it. Scream it from the top of your lungs for all I care....

May 6, 2024 · 3 min · 454 words · Rebekah Williams

My Top Ten Best Met Gala Looks From The 2010s

The infamous Met Gala is today! It’s time to judge expensive and beautiful outfits from the comfort of our couches. Sip wine while we drag celebrities to filth. That is the best part of the Met Gala! Judging from the safety of our homes, with no one around to come after us for it. In honor of tonights Met Gala, here are my top ten favorite looks from 2010s. It’s hard not to pick Rihanna or Zendaya for every spot but here it goes:...

May 6, 2024 · 3 min · 439 words · Jonathon Lloyd

Paul Bissonnette, Jerry O'Connell, Kentucky Derby, Anthony Edwards Is The Man, Tom Brady Roast + Rap Beefs

Packed sports weekend and we start with Anthony Edwards taking a leap and electrifying the NBA Playoffs. The Clippers are the saddest organization in the NBA. We talk Game 7’s in the NHL and the Kentucky Derby. Who’s back of the week including Drake vs Kendrick Lamar’s rap beef goes supernova. Paul Bissonnette joins the show to talk hockey playoffs, another leafs collapse and more. Jerry O’Connell joins the show to talk about his Knicks, Bing Bong, and his yellow shirt....

May 6, 2024 · 1 min · 91 words · George Lambert

Spittin' Chiclets 2nd Round Playoff Previews And Predictions

But first, Whit has some incredible news as the chiclets family grows! Is anyone surprised the Leafs cant get out of the first round? Is Carolina just playing with their food or are the Rangers Forealzies? Find out on this weeks episode. AURAFRAMES:Visit https://AuraFrames.com/CHICLETS to get $30-off plus free shipping on their best-selling frame. Thats code CHICLETS for new customers to get one-hundred fifty in bonus bets when you bet just five bucks....

May 6, 2024 · 1 min · 79 words · Jay Barber

Swedish startup wins EU funding to print organic indoor solar panels

The EU has granted3.3mn to a consortium led bySwedishstartupEpishine. The groups mission is to boost the development of organic solar panels. In this case, organic refers to solar panels that are carbon-based. Instead of using silicon to conduct electricity, these solar panels utilise organic molecules. Organic solar cells are very lightweight, cheap, semi-transparent, printable, and flexible. They can also convert indoor light into electricity. However, theyre perfectly suited for powering smaller electronics like remote controls and wireless keyboards or IoT devices....

May 6, 2024 · 1 min · 200 words · Margaret Benson

The Probability of Having Sex With Cindy and Mary Was Always Looming...

Part 12: Cindy Called. There wasn’t any air conditioning, but there were Jalousie windows throughout. Between the concrete construction and the Jalousie windows, the house was always comfortable. We rented the house completely furnished down to the sheets and silverware. There was even a two-slice toaster left on the kitchen counter. The formal living room was in the front of the house, next to the front bedroom. The living room flowed into the dining room, which was at the back of the house....

May 6, 2024 · 2 min · 214 words · Jacob Gibson

This startup is using protein powder to beef up carbon capture

Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) involves spreading silicate rock dust on fields to capture carbon. However, there are a few kinks that need ironing out. One issue is that ERW can take decades to pull carbon from the air. London-based startup FabricNano has developed a workaround. 40% off TNW Conference! It cuts the time from decades to just a couple years. It is found in plentiful supply in agricultural soils around the world....

May 6, 2024 · 2 min · 262 words · Christopher Garcia

Tilburg’s Mr. Winston raises €600K for its hospitality POS system

Tilburg-based Mr. Winston has raised 600,000 to further develop its hospitality POS system and expand into more markets. The POS also features additional modules, including reservations, QR ordering, and kitchen screens. 40% off TNW Conference! Bootstrapping felt like running around in a forest where every tree is on fire, Lavrijssen said. But I do believe it forces you to focus on the right things: unit economics. The round was backed by angel investors....

May 6, 2024 · 1 min · 115 words · Hector Bradford

Dave Portnoy & Ziti vs. Chicago, Season 4

SPOILERS AHEAD - Ziti simply makes teams crumble. SEASON 4 RESULTS:Match 01:Ziti def. Minihane, 13-11Match 02:Frank def. Ponies, 13-10Match 03:Yak def. Balls, 12-10Match 04:Experts def. Honkers, 16-9Match 05:Chicago def. Smockin, 15-13Match 06:Honkers def. Icedogs, 14-8Match 07:XYZ def. urMom, 19-7Match 08:Minihane def. Foreplay, 19-8Match 09:Balls def. FLUX, 15-8Match 10:Experts def. Gaz, 13-12Match 11:Frankettes def. Chicago, 14-13Match 12:Ziti def. Smockin, 15-14**Match 13:Experts def. XYZ, 15-12Match 14:Yak def. Icedogs, 15-6Match 15:FLUX def....

May 5, 2024 · 2 min · 330 words · Felicia Banks