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Zero Shot: OpenAI Alumni Venture into $20M VC Fund
Zero Shot, a fresh venture capital fund spearheaded by former OpenAI members, has successfully secured an initial $20 million. The fund is focused on leveraging the AI technique known as zero-shot learning to invest in innovative trends like 'vibe coding.' With targets set high at $100 million, the team is eager to explore transformative AI applications. Investments have already begun flowing to pioneering companies like Worktrace AI.
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LAUSD EdTech Contracts Under Scrutiny: 86% Linked to Private Equity amid Looming Layoffs
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) faces criticism as 86% of its digital instruction contracts are linked to private equity or venture capital-backed firms, raising concerns over potential cost inefficiencies, data privacy risks, and funding instability amidst looming layoffs throughout the district. Highlighting the increased reliance on these companies due to pandemic-driven tech adoption, the report scrutinizes the broader trend of PE/VC consolidation in K-12 outsourcing, linking it to budget shortfalls and recent layoffs after a court ruling overturned protections for low-income schools.