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🔦 Spotlight Happy Friday, Los Angeles, It’s Labor Day weekend, which means most of us are thinking about a little time off. But one LA startup is laser focused on work, specifically on the millions of immigrant workers who keep the U.S. economy running. This week, Welcome Tech raised $7.5 million to expand its AI powered platform that connects immigrant communities with U.S. employers. If you’re not familiar, Welcome Tech has quietly become one of the most important bridges between imm...| dot.LA
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🔦 Spotlight Hello Los Angeles! We talk a lot about AI in L.A., usually in the context of streaming platforms that “recommend” a movie you regret watching or apps that let you swap your face onto a Marvel poster. But the most interesting AI stories here aren’t gimmicks; they’re rewiring the hidden machinery of massive, slow moving industries. And this week, that spotlight falls on…lawyers. LawPro.ai, a Los Angeles based legal tech startup, just closed a priced seed round led by Sc...| dot.LA
Director Scott Mann launched a startup Monday that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve the language dubbing process, which he hopes will become the new standard in Hollywood and beyond.| dot.LA
The U.S. Copyright Office has shot down a copyright claim for an image created by an AI algorithm—though artists who use AI as a tool shouldn’t be affected.| dot.LA
Corto uses artificial intelligence to parse scripts, identify target audiences, and improve production. Since 2016, the company has worked symbiotically with the ETC, a think tank founded in 1993 by Star Wars creator George Lucas to support cooperative technological advancement in Hollywood.| dot.LA
The only Singularity we’ve hit is me getting singularly sick of reading AI marketing disguised as news.| dot.LA
With the meteoric rise of AI text to image programs, the Hollywood studio system may soon go the way of the dinosaur.| dot.LA
Despite the continued frothy enthusiasm around AI applications, some cracks in the armor have started to reveal themselves.| dot.LA
As clients look to TikTok, marketing agencies are changing their content creation strategies.| dot.LA
Google, Microsoft, and Meta all plan to start farming out ad campaigns to AI bots.| dot.LA
2020’s big concerns like “deepfakes” and phony audio clips were only the beginning.| dot.LA
The downturn in esports investments is “normalization,” not decline, Roku’s Gene Chorba says.| dot.LA
🔦 Spotlight Happy Friday, LA! This week, Skechers may have just kicked off a new trend that’s bound to have parents and tech lovers talking. They've unveiled the "Find My Skechers" line, kids’ sneakers that come with a hidden compartment to securely hold an Apple AirTag. For $52 to $58, parents can now track their child’s shoes in real-time using the Find My app, giving a whole new meaning to "keeping an eye on things." While these tech-savvy kicks are already gaining attention, will...| dot.LA
🔦 Spotlight Hello LA, What do you get when you cross a 1950s diner, robot-powered retail, and apps trying to do the right thing? A very Hollywood week in LA tech. Image Source: Tesla Let’s start with the most literal: Tesla’s long-awaited retro-futuristic diner just opened on Sunset, complete with drive-in movie screens, EV charging bays, and a neon glow that practically begs to be Instagrammed. It’s a mashup of Elon-style nostalgia and innovation, where your burger might take longer...| dot.LA
🔦 Spotlight Good Morning Beliebers and Los Angeles! While Justin Bieber’s new album dropped last night, here’s what else is making headlines in Los Angeles this week. Luma has opened its Dream Lab on Sunset Boulevard, boldly positioning itself at the forefront of AI-powered creativity. Known for transforming ordinary photos into cinematic 3D scenes, Luma is combining cutting-edge research with practical tools to build a playground for artists, engineers, and anyone ready to push the bo...| dot.LA
🔦 Spotlight Hello Los Angeles, AI just became Mattel’s newest playmate. This week, Mattel announced a new partnership with OpenAI, setting the stage for a toy box transformation powered by artificial intelligence. The El Segundo-based toy giant will use ChatGPT to breathe new life into its iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Masters of the Universe. The collaboration will start with interactive AI experiences and creative tools to support product development internally. It's...| dot.LA
🔦 Spotlight Hello Los Angeles, and happy Friday! Memorial Day Weekend is finally here, and it seems even PCH got the memo, just in time for those coastal drives to kick off summer, traffic jams included. Speaking of navigation, El Segundo based startup CX2 has charted its own impressive course this week, securing $31 million in a Series A round led by Point72 Ventures, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, and Pax Ventures, to boost its mission in electronic warfare. Electronic...| dot.LA
It’s harder to gauge interest in the AI apps that do mundane, everyday work, even though that’s what they do best.| dot.LA
The Oscar-winning director thinks current A.I. tools are “half as talented as Ringo.”| dot.LA
🔦 Spotlight Hello LA! While most tech headlines are busy chasing AI chatbots and flying taxis, one startup in El Segundo is aiming a little higher. Literally. Rainmaker just secured$25 million in Series A funding to expand its cloud-seeding drone technology. The round was led by Lowercarbon Capital, with participation from Starship Ventures, 1517 Fund, Long Journey Ventures, Naval Ravikant, and others. Their idea is simple but urgent. Instead of relying on old-school aircraft to spray rain...| dot.LA
🔦 Spotlight Happy Friday, Los Angeles! This week, it's all eyes, quite literally, on LA's latest tech headlines. Image Source: World First up, World has officially touched down in the U.S., launching its ambitious biometric crypto project in six cities, including right here in Los Angeles. Cofounded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, World is betting big on a future where proving you're human is just a blink away. Their tool? An orb-shaped device that scans your eyes to create a "World ID," a decen...| dot.LA
🔦 Spotlight Happy Friday, LA, It’s Coachella Weekend 2, which means fewer cars on the road, easier restaurant reservations, and just enough quiet to hear the next wave of innovation humming through the city. This week, we’re watching more driverless cars roll in, Instagram remix your Reels feed, and a $100K climate challenge call for startups. Let’s get into it. 🚕 Zoox Is Bringing Its Robotaxis to LA Image Source: Zoox Amazon-owned Zoox just announced that its futuristic, steering...| dot.LA
🔦 Spotlight Hello LA, Step into the world of Incentify, the El Segundo-based innovator turning the headache of managing tax credits and incentives into a walk in the park. Founded in 2019, this trailblazing company is reshaping how businesses approach what was once a daunting bureaucratic challenge. Incentify’s platform is revolutionizing the industry by helping businesses discover and effectively manage a share of the estimated $1.2 trillion in tax credits and incentives that often go u...| dot.LA
🔦 Spotlight Happy Friday, LA — LA’s mobility scene is shifting gears — fast. We’ve got movement on the ground and in the skies this week. Image Source: Upway Let’s start on two wheels. Sequoia-backed startup Upway just launched its new 30,000 square-foot flagship facility in Redondo Beach, and it’s not your average bike shop. The UpCenter, as they’re calling it, is the largest e-bike refurbishment center in California — and it’s a big bet on LA becoming a leader in urban ...| dot.LA
🔦 Spotlight Happy Friday, Los Angeles! As we wrap up another busy week in LA’s tech scene, there’s big news on the leadership front. PledgeLA has a new chair, and it’s someone who knows what it takes to break barriers and build lasting impact. Noramay Cadena, a San Fernando High grad turned triple-degree MIT engineer, has spent her career defying expectations. She started in aerospace engineering, leading operations before pivoting to venture capital, where she’s invested in 90+ co...| dot.LA
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🔦 Spotlight Hello, LA! In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, tech giants are racing to outdo each other, unveiling innovations that promise to redefine our interaction with technology. This week, the spotlight shines on three major developments: Amazon's introduction of Alexa+, OpenAI's release of GPT-4.5, and Meta's announcement of a standalone AI app. Amazon's Alexa+: Your New AI Companion Image Source: Amazon Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, a next-generation AI assistan...| dot.LA
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It’s mostly cool because a computer made it, not for its own sake.| dot.LA
Working with creatives ranging from Bella Poarch to Reese Witherspoon, Laylo wants to streamline how artists connect with their fans.| dot.LA
Are music labels that are cracking down on AI protecting their assets or acting “tyrannical and aggressive?"| dot.LA
🔦 Spotlight Hello, Los Angeles! This week, DeepSeekAI has been dominating the tech conversation. The Chinese AI startup’s chatbot app surged to the No. 1 spot on the App Store, drawing both excitement and scrutiny. Supporters see its open-weight model as a potential game-changer, offering developers more flexibility compared to closed AI systems like OpenAI’s. But the rapid rise has also raised questions about security, data governance, and global AI competition. Whether DeepSeek will ...| dot.LA
🔦 Spotlight Hello, LA! This week, tech headlines are buzzing with OpenAI's launch of Operator, a tool that promises to transform task automation, and TikTok’s major outage, which left millions disconnected. But closer to home, as wildfires blaze across Southern California, survival has become the focus—and technology is making it possible. When the plume of smoke reappeared on the horizon, residents across Southern California turned to tools like Watch Duty. Over the past week, as flam...| dot.LA
The Marketing In The Age Of AI panel at LA Tech Week made it clear that both creatives and agencies will have to adopt AI tools.| dot.LA
This week’s roundup of people moves across Southern California’s tech and venture capital scene.| dot.LA
The second day of Los Angeles' Tech Week is in full swing.| dot.LA
“LLMs are the new recording,” the Black Eyed Peas co-founder claimed.| dot.LA
Founders and investors are ready to take over LA for the next week.| dot.LA
As Los Angeles' Tech Week kicks off its first day, people flock to social to share their thoughts on the days agenda.| dot.LA
