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CEO of AI Startup Lucidworks to Step Down Following Layoffs

By Mahira Dayal · Sept. 16, 2022 5:18 PM PDT · 1 comment
The CEO of Lucidworks, a San Francisco startup that provides search engine technology, is stepping down from that role following recent layoffs that cut 24 workers, or roughly 10% of its staff, a company spokesperson confirmed. The 15-year-old company, backed by Shasta Ventures and Francisco Partners, said CEO Will Hayes will relinquish his... The CEO of Lucidworks, a San Francisco startup that provides search engine technology, is...
Can a Facial Recognition AI Also Predict Personality?
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Can a Facial Recognition AI Also Predict Personality?

By Jon Steinberg · Sept. 10, 2022 7:00 AM PDT
Hi, welcome to your Weekend! Among the collection of poignant and powerful homages to Queen Elizabeth over the past few days was this silly non-sequitor from startup founder and investor Chris Bakke: "The Queen’s reign saw: 6 Popes14 US Presidents15 Prime ministers0 Profitable 15-minute grocery delivery companiesR.I.P."As... Hi, welcome to your Weekend! Among the collection of poignant and powerful homages to...
A selfie of the author Zara Stone, overlaid with results from Perfect Corp.’s AI Personality Finder demo. Art by Clark Miller
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The Secret Life of Selfies: How a Beauty Tech Startup Is Using AI to Match Faces With Products

By Zara Stone · Sept. 9, 2022 12:00 PM PDT
For years, Hannah Williams’ go-to selfie app has been YouCam Makeup. Before posting a self-portrait to Instagram, the 25-year-old cashier from Morgantown, W. Va., will run the shot through YouCam’s augmented reality filters to whiten her teeth, remove stray pimples and smooth her complexion. In recent months, she’s played... For years, Hannah Williams’ go-to selfie app has been YouCam Makeup. Before posting a...
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As DataRobot Struggled, Executives Sold Private Shares at Peak Valuation

By Kevin McLaughlin · June 15, 2022 6:00 AM PDT · 3 comments
Last year, five top executives at artificial intelligence software startup DataRobot collectively sold $32 million worth of shares to investors, according to confidential documents outlining the sales. The sales occurred after the company was privately valued at $6.3 billion in a funding round. The other 1,200 or so employees, some of whom had... Last year, five top executives at artificial intelligence software startup DataRobot collectively...
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The Eternal Sunshine of Sam Altman

By Jon Steinberg · Nov. 19, 2021 11:30 AM PST · 4 comments
It’s 10 a.m. on a radiant November morning in San Francisco, when Facetime pings with an unrecognized 917 number. “Hello, Jon, this is DVF.” DVF...DVF...Diane von Fürstenberg! Mother of the wrap dress. Muse of Warhol. Shipmate of Bezos. Wife of Diller. “Oh! Hello!” “I understand you’d like to talk... It’s 10 a.m. on a radiant November morning in San Francisco, when Facetime pings with an...
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The People With Power at Apple

By Aaron Tilley and Wayne Ma · Feb. 28, 2019 6:30 AM PST
After shaking up the mobile industry over a decade ago, Apple is looking for a new act. With the iPhone growth machine sputtering, it is beefing up teams devoted to healthcare and internet services, including a foray into video streaming expected this year. The chart accompanying this story, which shows more than 180 of the top leaders at Apple,... After shaking up the mobile industry over a decade ago, Apple is looking for a new act. With the...