PhonePe top fintech⚡️, TikTok to invest $1.5 billion💸
Meta & Google consent norms, Amazon & Microsoft tackle inherent biases, Funding Deals and The Visionary Explorer
Hello folks 👋🏻,
Welcome to Rise & Shine, where we find inspiration in the transformative perspective encapsulated in these words.
“See opportunities where others see obstacles.”
In the mosaic of challenges that life presents, this mindset becomes a guiding principle, urging us to uncover the hidden potential within difficulties.
Join us as we explore the art of reframing obstacles, understanding that within each challenge lies the seed of opportunity.
In this edition, let's embark on a journey of perception, where the ability to see opportunities in adversity becomes the key to unlocking a path of growth and success.
Tech Updates
PhonePe among top fintech companies with $1.3 trillion total payment value: Walmart📈
US retail giant Walmart said its digital payments subsidiary PhonePe has achieved a total payment value (TPV) of $1.3 trillion, putting it on par with some of the largest fintech players in the US. This highlights the market capitalisation potential of the Indian firm as it considers an initial public offering (IPO).
Meta, Google may lock horns over age-gating, consent norms⚠️
Tech biggies Google and Meta are headed for a clash in India over the issue of age verification and consent management for internet users below 18 years of age.
TikTok to invest $1.5 billion in GoTo's Indonesian e-commerce business💰
TikTok will take a controlling stake in an e-commerce unit of Indonesia's biggest tech firm PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia. This partnership will see the short-video app invest $1.5 billion over the long term, the two companies said on Monday.
Amazon, Microsoft lead efforts to tackle inherent biases in GenAI🤖
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are not free of inherent biases, and several ongoing projects from the likes of Amazon and Microsoft are working towards reducing these biases linked to large language models (LLMs).
Funding Deals
Natural skincare startup Phases, which offers clean and effective skincare products specially for teens, has raised Rs 30 lakh in an angel round from Aparna Thyagarajan against 20% equity dilution.
🌟 Short Story: The Visionary Explorer
In a small village, there lived an explorer known for his ability to navigate treacherous terrains. One day, as he faced a seemingly insurmountable mountain range, others saw only obstacles. However, the explorer's eyes sparkled with anticipation.
Curious villagers questioned his optimism, to which he replied, "Within these mountains lie unexplored valleys, hidden gems, and breathtaking vistas. What others see as obstacles, I see as opportunities for discovery."
As he ventured through the mountains, the explorer uncovered hidden treasures and opened new pathways. The villagers, inspired by his visionary perspective, learned that opportunities abound for those who choose to see them where others see obstacles.
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As we conclude this edition, carry with you the transformative power of seeing opportunities where others see obstacles.
Embrace the journey of perception, understanding that your ability to reframe challenges shapes the narrative of your success.
Thank you for being part of our community, where together, we explore the visionary optimism that unlocks opportunities even in the face of adversity.
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