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Restaurant Business Serves Up Mixed Plate For 2020

PYMNTS

Growth will be fueled by the expansion of central kitchens for food prep, and social media marketing that showcases menus, philosophies and chefs. New chains could quickly emerge regionally or nationally.”. For now, delivery apps are an interface between consumers and restaurants.

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Autopsy Report: 9 Startup Failure Stories And What We Can Learn From Them

CB Insights

Theranos built itself in stealth mode while raising hundreds of millions of dollars and inking deals to put its wellness centers in Walgreens stores in California and Arizona. Controversial social influence measurement company Klout came of age just as Facebook and Twitter were making the leap from fast-rising startups to global institutions.

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How AI Will Go Out Of Control According To 52 Experts

CB Insights

In Arizona, a self-driving Uber vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian (though there was a driver behind the wheel). AI will encourage regional protectionism. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is never one to shy away from controversial opinions, particularly on social media. LIVE BRiefing: AI Trends to watch in 2019.