Silicon Beach Report July 25: Modular Construction Startup Emagispace Raises $4.2 Million

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Modular construction startup Emagispace raises $4.2 million, ABC News forms production partnership with ATTN:, and Elon Musk disses Mark Zuckerberg’s understanding of the dangers of artificial intelligence.

Modular Construction Startup Emagispace Raises $4.2 Million

Modular construction startup Emagispace raised a $4.4 million Series A led by Alpha Edison, reports TechCrunch. The company’s building blocks are used to create walls for commercial retail stores, trade shows, rock concerts, college theaters, convention halls, and living spaces.

ABC News Forms Production Partnership with ATTN:

In a bid to build its millennial audience, ABC News is teaming with digital-media startup ATTN: to co-produce at least 10 original video segments within the next six months, reports Variety. The videos generated under the partnership will be designed for distribution on each company’s digital platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Elon Musk Disses Mark Zuckerberg’s Understanding of the Dangers of Artificial Intelligence

Elon Musk said on Twitter that Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg’s understanding of the dangers of artificial intelligence is “limited,” reports Recode. The comments come after Zuckerberg briefly dismissed Musk’s concerns about artificial intelligence within a question and answer video with Facebook users.

Technology reporter Garrett Reim can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @garrettreim for the latest in L.A. tech news.

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