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Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is hosting a hackathon next week to create a “mega API” aimed at simplifying access to taxpayer data, as reported by Wired. Led by IRS staff members Gavin Kliger and Sam Corcos, the initiative seeks to streamline information such as taxpayer names, addresses, and social security numbers for cloud service providers. However, concerns about data security have arisen, especially with the potential involvement of a third-party vendor like Palantir. An anonymous IRS employee warned that the project could jeopardize taxpayer privacy, highlighting the need for stringent data protection measures.
Certiverse Secures $11M Series A Funding Led by Cherryrock to Revolutionize Certification Platforms
Certiverse, a certification platform founded in 2023 by Ruben Garcia, Pablo Meyer, and Federico Lopez, has raised $11 million in Series A funding led by Cherryrock Capital. The company aims to transform the certification industry by offering a cost-effective solution for organizations to develop exams, significantly reducing costs compared to traditional methods. Certiverse collaborates with notable organizations like The Linux Foundation and HashiCorp, allowing clients to create multiple exams efficiently. The new funding will enhance the platform’s automation features and support its goal of onboarding 1,000 new clients. To date, Certiverse has raised over $16 million.
Roblox Empowers Parents: Block Unwanted Experiences and Friends for a Safer Gaming Environment
Roblox has updated its safety policy to enhance protections for young players amid rising concerns about online risks like grooming and explicit content. The platform introduced three new parental control features: parents can block specific experiences or individuals, track their child’s gaming activities, and manage content through a dedicated section. To use these features, parents must link their account to their child’s, verifying their identity. Notably, parents can now block potentially harmful users and adjust content maturity settings. Additionally, parents can monitor their child’s top 20 gaming experiences over the past week, promoting a safer online environment.
Homecoming Hero: DeepSeek Founder Liang Wenfeng Celebrated with Warm Welcome
Liang Wenfeng, founder of DeepSeek, is a celebrated figure in Guangdong, China, recognized for his contributions to artificial intelligence research. At 40, he has achieved billionaire status through his hedge fund, High-Flyer, and his innovative work shows that strong AI models can be developed using fewer Nvidia chips, addressing China’s chip access challenges. His recent return home for the Lunar New Year has sparked local pride, with residents remembering him as a top student passionate about mathematics and comics. Despite his success, Liang maintains a low profile amid rising government scrutiny of high-profile CEOs, focusing on his community and future innovations.
Revival of TikTok: Service Restored Across the US!
TikTok has resumed operations in the U.S. just 12 hours after facing a potential ban, which could have affected over 170 million users and 7 million small businesses. The brief outage was alleviated by President-elect Donald Trump’s executive order, delaying the enforcement of a law that would force TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or ban it outright. While TikTok is operational again, it remains absent from the Apple App Store and Google Play. Trump suggested a possible deal involving a U.S. government stake in TikTok, and the company is open to collaborating on a long-term solution.
Uber Abandons Foodpanda Taiwan Buyout: Navigating Regulatory Challenges
Uber Technologies has officially ended its acquisition of Foodpanda in Taiwan after the Fair Trade Commission blocked the deal due to competition concerns. The acquisition aimed to enhance Uber Eats’ market presence but faced regulatory scrutiny, as it would have given Uber a 90% market share in Taiwan. Currently, Foodpanda and Uber Eats control 52% and 48% of the market, respectively. Uber will incur a termination fee of approximately $250 million. Additionally, Foodpanda has implemented layoffs to cope with competitive pressures, while Delivery Hero is strategically exiting Southeast Asian markets, including Taiwan.