The founder of an education technology startup that developed a chatbot for the Los Angeles school system, Joanna Smith-Griffin, has been indicted for fraud, securities fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The chatbot, named “Ed,” was disconnected after it failed to deliver on its promises, resulting in a $3 million loss for the school district. Smith-Griffin allegedly deceived investors by inflating the company’s financials, misrepresenting revenue, customer base, and cash on hand, ultimately obtaining $10 million fraudulently.
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Senator and wife say they were shot 17 times before political killing spree continued
The Minnesota state senator John Hoffman and his wife were shot 17 times during an assassination attempt by Vance Luther Boelter, who later killed former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. The Hoffmans survived due to their daughter's quick actions, while Boelter faces multiple charges, including murder, after a violent spree targeting lawmakers. Need More Context? 🔎
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