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15 worthwhile conferences for women in tech

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But according to data from a survey from Women Tech Network , women earn around $15,000 less per year than their male counterparts, with an average annual salary of $60,828 for women compared to $85,000 for men. on the Harvard campus, with several keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and workshops for attendees.

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AI creative platform D-ID, the tech behind those viral videos of animated family photos, raises $25M

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Earlier this month, D-ID expanded on the Deep Nostalgia technology to allow the people in the animated photos to “speak” by training a neural network using videos of people talking, in order to get the lips in the photos matched to the words the users provided. It’s worked with Warner Bros.

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Don’t let new hybrid workplaces keep the old systemic racism

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VR training programs. By donning a VR headset, individuals can participate in an immersive training experience where they can engage in a conversation about race and inherent bias without fear of judgment or reprisals. Here are some ways founders can usher in a more inclusive startup culture in a hybrid work environment.

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Daily Crunch: Patreon rival Fanfix projects paying creators $50M by end of 2023

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There’s been an incident : Western Digital says hackers stole data in a “network security incident” that took place last week. Their choice of venue was intentional: The conference was organized by a nonprofit backed by one of Saudi Arabia’s largest sovereign funds. Alex writes this icon is sending dogecoin to the moon. Carly has more.

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8 investors and founders highlight Valencia’s potential as a fintech and cybersecurity hub

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The city appears to be strong in areas such as travel, AI, cybersecurity, fintech, agritech, travel tech, biotech, sports tech, and VR. BIGBAN, a private nonprofit angel investor network based in Valencia, is building and developing one of the most dynamic and active investor communities in Spain.

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