Elon Musk’s startup Neuralink implants chip into brain of first human test subject

Elon Musk announced that his human tech startup Neuralink has inserted a chip implant into the brain of its first human test subject.  The billionaire said the person had the chip surgically implanted into their brain on Sunday and “is recovering well”  “Initial results show promising neuron spike detection,” Musk wrote on X, the social media he owns.  The … Read more

Steve Ells’ plant-based, robot-run fast food startup Kernel scores NFL stars as investors, sets launch date

Chipotle founder Steve Ells’ plant-based, robot-powered fast-food startup Kernel is set to open its first location next month -– and has scored New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones as an investor, The Post has learned. Jones and Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields – who adheres to a strict vegan diet – have each received equity … Read more

On AI, von der Leyen sees glass half full in Davos – POLITICO

BRUSSELS — After years of talk about regulating artificial intelligence, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday reiterated that the technology also presents an opportunity. During her special address at the World Economic Future (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, the Commission chief painted a remarkably starry-eyed tech future. Artificial intelligence and its “adverse outcomes” … Read more

Despite challenges, India saw birth of over 950 tech startups last year: Report

New Delhi: Despite facing global challenges in 2023 like valuation issues, few IPOs, regulatory changes and macroeconomic and geopolitical trends, India remains the third largest tech start-up ecosystem globally, with over 950 tech startups founded last year, a report showed on Thursday. The cumulative funding for more than 31,000 tech start ups has exceeded $70 … Read more

The Messenger shoots down report of news site’s demise: ‘Beyond absurd’

News site The Messenger on Wednesday dismissed a report that the money-bleeding startup would shut down by the end of the month as “beyond absurd.”  Board members met last Friday and weighed closing Jimmy Finkelstein’s embattled company — which just launched last May — after learning that it is “on track to run out of … Read more

Adani ‘Green Talks’ supports 5 social impact startups

Ahmedabad: The Adani Group, India’s fastest growing portfolio, held the third edition of ‘Green Talks’ here on Friday. The founders of five startups presented their ideas at the event that aims to provide a platform to social entrepreneurs to develop their ideas and bring them to fruition. ‘Green Talks’ is a nonprofit open platform that … Read more

Tesla recalling over 2 million cars in the U.S. and Canada over system that checks if drivers are alert

Tesla is recalling more than two million vehicles it sold in the U.S. and 193,000 sold in Canada to fix a defective system that is supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot. Documents posted Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators say the company will send out a software update to fix the problems, and notification … Read more

Helium startups on the Prairies hope to keep domestic supplies afloat

To the untrained eye, the collection of pipes and structures rising out of the prairie 200 kilometres east of Calgary looks like any other natural gas processing plant in southern Alberta.  But the Steveville plant isn’t focused on extracting hydrocarbons. Instead, the prize it’s seeking deep underground is helium.  The element is most commonly associated with … Read more

Startup or Franchise: Which Path Fits Your Goals Best?

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you are considering business ownership, then you’ve likely started weighing the pros and cons of transitioning away from a traditional corporate job and into an entrepreneurial role. But before you make any changes, it’s important to understand your options. Let’s consider two business ownership avenues: a … Read more