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Nebraska Journalism Trust Receives Grant to Explore AI Applications in Local News
The Nebraska Journalism Trust — SPN’s parent organization — is one of 13 outlets selected by the American Journalism Project (AJP) for a pilot program to experiment with applying artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance local journalism. The pilot program is facilitated in partnership with OpenAI.
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Omaha startup Swishboom closes down, prepares to sell technology
SPN interviews Swishboom founder Kellee Mikuls about the decision to close her startup. The company’s tech stack, branding, assets and trade secrets are now for sale.
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Cameo Secures Massive Series B Round
Cameo is a Chicago-based startup that makes it possible to buy personalized shout-outs from celebrities and influencers. In June 2019 they received $50 million in a round of series B funding led by American venture capitalist firm, Kleiner Perkins. After the injection of funds, the company has increased its valuation from $250 million to $300 million. …
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Minneapolis-Based Upsie Raise Big Series A Round
Upsie, a tech company that focuses on supplying warranties for various devices based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, received $5 million in Series A Early Stage Venture funding from a group of venture capitalists headed by Silicon-Valley based tech investors, True Ventures, In May. Upsie provides a consumer-friendly platform for the purchase of affordable warranties. Clarence Bethea, CEO said “We want consumers…