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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A gunman targeted the CDC. Here’s what we know about the Atlanta campus shooting
A shooting incident occurred near the CDC in Atlanta when a gunman opened fire from a CVS drugstore, leading to a lockdown at the CDC and Emory University. Officer David Rose was killed while responding to the scene, and the shooter was later found dead; authorities suspect personal health grievances related to the Covid-19 vaccine may have motivated the attack. Want More Context? 🔎
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