Dozens of job losses as Guardian-backed research firm Streetbees collapse | Money News

Dozens of job losses as Guardian-backed research firm Streetbees collapse | Money News

An AI-powered market research firm backed by The Guardian’s publisher and once valued at $200m has collapsed, triggering dozens of job losses. Sky News has learnt that Streetbees, which has counted Unilever and Vodafone among its clients, fell into administration on Monday after last-ditch efforts to find a buyer proved unsuccessful. The professional services firm…

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Former nate CEO who used human workers instead of AI allegedly defrauded investors lured by new tech of millions

Former nate CEO who used human workers instead of AI allegedly defrauded investors lured by new tech of millions

A fintech startup that raised $40 million based on the premise of its artificial intelligence capabilities was fueled by human labor, allegedly defrauding investors lured by the new technology of millions, federal prosecutors said this week in a statement. Albert Saniger, 35, the former CEOΒ  and founder of nate in 2018, who is from Barcelona,…

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