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AI is sprinting—tiny models rival GPT-4, Nvidia racks up $41.1B in data center sales, and open-source tools now let anyone spin up custom AI agents. Startups are hiring Forward Deployed Engineers to keep pace, while HudsonLabs’ AI chews through 10K filings like popcorn. But beneath the hype: a massive data breach, vibe coding’s hidden governance mess, and growing doxxing fears. Innovation’s on fire—security’s still playing catch-up.
Video pick: Quiet Quitting and Startups: a Paradox - Millennials Decoded
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Six bullets of updates
🤖 AI startups can accelerate innovation with Forward Deployed Engineers, a role that's reshaping teams and speed.
🔒 A major breach exposed encrypted user data, spurring a rush to reset millions of passwords on the platform.
💍 Oura’s CEO faces viral backlash and hints at a “cloud” of wearables with 1M daily users in the future.
🤖 A compact new model can match GPT-4’s reasoning skills using just 7 billion parameters, shaking up the AI efficiency race.
📊 Equity analysts get a boost as HudsonLabs launches a tool to analyze 10K filings with pinpoint AI precision on YC’s Launch YC.
🚀 Record-breaking $41.1B in data center sales as Nvidia’s latest GPUs drive relentless innovation in AI infrastructure.
🛠️ Open-source release beats Claude Code in coding evals—now you can build custom AI agents from scratch with their new framework.
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Vibe coding’s productivity surge comes with hidden risks

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Vibe coding, coined by AI researcher Andrej Karpathy, is transforming software development by shifting developers from writing code line by line to orchestrating AI-driven workflows using tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude Code. While early adopters report major productivity gains, the rapid adoption—76% of developers now use or plan to use AI tools—has outpaced organizational readiness, creating serious governance, security, and compliance risks.
As AI increasingly generates and deploys code, traditional safeguards like peer review and version control are breaking down, forcing companies to adopt new frameworks for traceability, security, and ethical oversight. Organizations that invest in governance, talent development, and infrastructure will be best positioned to leverage vibe coding’s benefits while minimizing its hidden costs.
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Quiet Quitting and Startups: a Paradox - Millennials Decoded
In the dynamic world of startups, success often hinges on passionate dedication. But what happens when team members silently disengage, effectively "quiet quitting"? And what exactly is Quiet Quitting anyway? Check out this video and find it out.
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How 433 Investors Unlocked 400X Return Potential
Institutional investors back startups to unlock outsized returns. Regular investors have to wait. But not anymore. Thanks to regulatory updates, some companies are doing things differently.
Take Revolut. In 2016, 433 regular people invested an average of $2,730. Today? They got a 400X buyout offer from the company, as Revolut’s valuation increased 89,900% in the same timeframe.
Founded by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso’s co-ownership tech reshapes the $1.3T vacation home market. They’ve earned $110M+ in gross profit to date, including 41% YoY growth in 2024 alone. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.
The same institutional investors behind Uber, Venmo, and eBay backed Pacaso. And you can join them. But not for long. Pacaso’s investment opportunity ends September 18.
Paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals.
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A new platform launches to protect public servants from doxxing

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Canada’s largest federal union has launched a digital self-defense marketplace for public servants, offering services ranging from data-removal packages to continuous threat monitoring—essentially an online hub for personal privacy protection.
The rise of data brokers, AI-driven background checks, and an increasingly tense political environment have made government employees more vulnerable to personal data exposure. This initiative isn’t just about heightened caution—it’s a structured approach to managing digital risks for individuals who can’t simply hide behind anonymity online.
Experts predict that privacy-focused benefits like these will soon extend beyond the public sector. As workplace threats and personal exposure risks grow, having tools to safeguard personal information—like a quick “remove me from the internet” option—may become a standard part of employee security.
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Startup Events and Deadlines
TODAY! LAST CHANCE! Crash Course on Startup Fundraising with Caya (Slidebean CEO)| 10 Sept | Webinar
TOMORROW! Crash Course in Financial Modeling | 11 Sept | Webinar
New York Venture Summit | 9, 10 Sept | NYC
Techstars Foundercon 2025 | 15-17 Sept | USA, Colorado
Antler Canada | Deadline: Sept 29 | Canada
500 Startups Flagship Accelerator l Deadline: Oct 11 l USA