start-up

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Law-enforcement sources have confirmed that a main element of the investigation is Carvalho’s connection to AllHere, a now-defunct technology start-up hired to create an ill-fated artificial intelligence chatbot named “Ed.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

British start-up Wayve, in partnership with Uber, is racing to beat US rival Waymo, owned by Google-parent Alphabet.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Qatar's state-owned energy company said the blast erupted "during the start-up of operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City, which resulted in an explosion and fire at Barzan local gas supply facility".

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Cathcart will continue to play a role within Meta's leadership ranks, with Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech start-up Cred, taking over as head of WhatsApp.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

But it was awkward trying to run our start-up WCC program in the middle of someone else’s business.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles