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DC daily roundup: Appian’s new AI tools; Foxtrot stores abruptly shutter; Sublime Security raises $20M

Plus, the TikTok ban passed the Senate.

Union Station in Washington DC (Rob Hill for Techincal.ly)

Appian unveils AI for corporate platforms

The global software company released software intended to streamline corporate recruiting and government procurement. Appian announced the new products at its recent annual conference, which took place at the National Harbor in Maryland this year.

“We look to invest in AI where AI can be made easy to configure,” said Adam Glaser, the SVP of product management at Appian, “and create practical value.”

➡️ Learn more about the new software in my latest report here.

Free advice from global business lawyers

Practice lawyers at Morgan Lewis are hosting a series of webinars to provide practical tips and address topics relevant to entrepreneurs.

The April 30 edition brings a look at trends in fintech mergers and acquisitions. The May 10 session covers legal strategies for emerging healthtech. On May 17, lawyers discuss the challenges of today’s fundraising climate. And June 7 is all about how the law affects biotech and medtech companies.

➡️ See the full schedule with details and register online.

News Incubator: What else to know today

• So long, Foxtrot: The corner store chain abruptly shuttered all of its DC locations yesterday, as well as other spots in different cities. [Washingtonian]

• The DC cyber startup Sublime Security raised $20 million in a Series A round [Washington Business Journal]

• The US Senate passed a bill that will ban TikTok if its owner doesn’t sell it within a year. [TechCrunch]

• The Federal Trade Commission voted to ban noncompete agreements. The rule will likely be challenged in court. [Associated Press]

• Dating apps are collecting more of your personal information than you might think, according to researchers at the Mozilla Foundation’s Privacy Not Included project. [Washington Post]

🗓️ On the Calendar

• Bethesda Green is hosting a relaunch event on April 25 to celebrate the introduction of the Green Business Certification program and the Green Business Incubator. [Details here]

• The Women in Tech DC conference takes place from May 15 to 16. It will feature more than 70 expert-led sessions, networking and a career advice hub. [Details here]

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