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And now, here are this week's top briefs.


Surviving The Retail Apocalypse: The Technologies And Trends That Can Help Brick-And-Mortar Thrive Again
We discuss the technologies and trends, from supply chain software to in-store AR technology, that are helping today's brick-and-mortar retailers stay competitive as e-commerce continues to grow.



Rise Of China’s Big Tech In AI: What Baidu, Alibaba, And Tencent Are Working On
In part 2 of China in AI, we look at how the biggest companies in China are positioning themselves to become global leaders in smart city solutions, autonomous driving, conversational AI, and predictive healthcare.



Global Fintech Report Q1 2018
A data-driven look at global financial technology investment trends, top deals, active investors, and corporate activity.



The 2018 Marijuana Trailblazers
This year's trends to watch and startups that could help shape the future of legal cannabis.



How Google Plans To Use AI To Reinvent The $3 Trillion US Healthcare Industry
Google is betting that the future of healthcare is going to be structured data and AI. The company is applying AI to disease detection, new data infrastructure, and potentially insurance.



The Top 100 Venture Capitalists
For a third consecutive year, we worked with The New York Times to develop a data-driven ranking of the world's best venture capital partners. Here are the top 100.



253 Startup Failure Post-Mortems
It's hard to say goodbye. A compilation of startup failure post-mortems by founders and investors.



Here’s How Andreessen Horowitz & Union Square Ventures Are Betting On Blockchain
We take a closer look at these top VCs' blockchain investments, which range from new cryptocurrencies challenging Bitcoin to digital collectible cats.



Future Factory: How Technology Is Transforming Manufacturing
From advanced robotics in R&D labs to computer vision in warehouses, technology is making an impact on every step of the manufacturing process.



Retail’s Adapt-Or-Die Moment: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Commerce
Traditional and new-school retailers alike are using AI and robotics to automate various parts of the retail chain, from manufacturing to last-mile delivery.


 

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