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Calif. Governor Signs Order to Prepare Workforce for AI Disruption

Calif. Governor Signs Order to Prepare Workforce for AI Disruption
Calif. Governor Signs Order to Prepare Workforce for AI Disruption
May 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a first-in-the-nation executive order on Thursday (May 21) directing state agencies to prepare workers, communities and small businesses for the...

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OpenEvidence Brings Hands-Free Medical AI to 860,000 Clinicians
OpenEvidence Brings Hands-Free Medical AI to 860,000 Clinicians
May 21, 2026  |  Healthcare

A physician’s day is a stack of interruptions: patient calls come in on personal phones, notes get typed after hours, documentation tools sit in one tab and medical...

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Pivot Secures $40 Million to Challenge Legacy Procurement Software
Pivot Secures $40 Million to Challenge Legacy Procurement Software
May 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Pivot, a software startup developing artificial intelligence for corporate procurement, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round, the company announced Thursday (May...

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Brussels Wants Crypto Control. Washington Wants Momentum
Brussels Wants Crypto Control. Washington Wants Momentum
May 21, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

The EU’s landmark crypto framework is entering its first recalibration phase, barely two years after implementation began. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Fresha Raises $80 Million to Bring AI to Beauty Scheduling
Fresha Raises $80 Million to Bring AI to Beauty Scheduling
May 21, 2026  |  Investments

Beauty-and-wellness scheduling software firm Fresha is now a $1 billion company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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President Trump Delays AI Executive Order Over Competitiveness Concerns
President Trump Delays AI Executive Order Over Competitiveness Concerns
May 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

President Donald Trump delayed signing an executive order that would have given the United States government more oversight over the artificial intelligence industry. Get the...

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Fleetworthy Debuts Enhancements to Its Fleet Readiness Platform
Fleetworthy Debuts Enhancements to Its Fleet Readiness Platform
May 21, 2026  |  Transportation

Fleet management software company Fleetworthy has unveiled what it calls three major enhancements to its platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Variational Raises $50 Million for On-Chain Derivatives Protocol
Variational Raises $50 Million for On-Chain Derivatives Protocol
May 21, 2026  |  Investments

On-chain derivatives trading protocol Variational has raised $50 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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