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Contents

Editorial: Rise of the Algorithms: Private Markets Indexing is Coming.

Essays of the Week

Larry Fink says BlackRock’s deal to acquire Preqin could lead to indexing private markets.

On Rebel Theorem 3.0

First Cut—State of Private Markets: Q2 2024

The Future of Writing: How AI Will Reshape Our Tools

Video of the Week

From Startups to Secondary VC Investments: Dave McClure's Insights from 500 Startups and Paypal (VNTR)

AI of the Week

Lowering the Boom on the New Boom Times

You can now get AI Judy Garland or James Dean to read you the news

The USV Librarian

Apple Poised to Get OpenAI Board Observer Role as Part of AI Pact

OpenAI CTO Admits Creative Jobs Can Be Harmed By AI

News Of the Week

Circle Becomes First to Receive License in the EU to Issue Stablecoins Under MiCABritain's Revolut surges to record profit as it seeks $40 bln valuation

Kuo: New AirPods to Feature Cameras for Enhanced Spatial Experiences

Startup of the Week

Runway, an AI Video Startup, in Talks With General Atlantic for $4 Billion–Valuation Fundraise

X of the Week

Cloudflare AI bot blocker

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