FTC Chair Lina Khan on startups, scaling, and ”innovations in potential lawbreaking”

FTC Chair Lina Khan was the youngest person appointed to her position when she assumed the job in 2021. But once her term ends in September –  after which she’ll stay until a successor is named – her age might be the last thing that people remember about her reign. It’s more likely that Khan’s … Read more

Enveda raises $55M to combine ancient remedies with AI for drug discovery

For centuries, people chewed willow tree bark to relieve pain, but scientists at chemical firm Bayer didn’t isolate its active ingredient until the 1800s and eventually patented its modified version as Aspirin. Aspirin is just one example of a medicine derived from natural sources. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that around 40% of … Read more

Don’t be afraid — it’s OK to say you’re good at AI skills in an interview

New research has revealed a distinct divide between perception and reality continues to plague the artificial intelligence landscape, with many workers seemingly afraid to admit to seeing its benefits. A study by Deel highlighted Gen Z workers would “rarely or never” mention having skills on a particular AI platform in an interview. Nearly a third … Read more