Situational Awareness Bets $400M on Chip Startup Amid Turmoil
The controversy-plagued hedge fund Situational Awareness just dropped $400 million into chip startup Source Foundry, signaling it’s not backing away…
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Hadrian Hits $8B Valuation as Defense Tech Funding Explodes
Defense tech startup Hadrian just crossed into near-unicorn territory with a fresh funding round that values the AI-powered manufacturing company…
Kalanick Reunites Uber Execs at Atoms Robotics Startup
Travis Kalanick is orchestrating an Uber reunion at his secretive robotics startup Atoms, tapping the ride-hailing giant’s former finance chief…
Jeff Dean Exits Google to Launch Discovery Loop AI Startup
In a seismic shift for the AI industry, Jeff Dean, the legendary architect behind Google’s core AI infrastructure, is leaving…
Robinhood Opens Y Combinator Startups to Retail Investors
Robinhood is tearing down another wall in venture capital. The trading platform just announced plans to list a fund giving…
River Lands $120M Series C to Scale India’s EV Two-Wheeler Market
India’s electric two-wheeler market just got a major vote of confidence. River, the Bengaluru-based EV startup that’s been quietly scaling…
Cloud9 Acquires Chpter to Expand Digital Banking Into Social Commerce
Kenyan fintech startup Cloud9 has acquired social commerce platform Chpter in an all-stock deal as it expands its digital banking…
OpenAI Expands AI Tools for Education
Expanding Access and Support OpenAI is committed to providing secure, institution-managed environments for AI use. ChatGPT Edu, introduced in 2024,…
The Interledger Foundation has launched its Local Impact Mini-Grants
The Interledger Foundation, ILF, announced the launch of its Local Impact Mini-Grants program, a new funding initiative designed to empower…
Ed Zitron: Big Tech AI Boom Is Built on a Scandalou…
Speaking on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily, EZ Primary Research CEO Ed Zitron delivered a scathing critique of the current artificial intelligence…
Clear Street Opens Pre-IPO Access to $188B Databricks
Fintech brokerage Clear Street just cracked open the exclusive world of pre-IPO investing. The firm launched a private markets platform…
Reed Hastings on AI and the Future of Education
In a recent conversation at TED, Reed Hastings discussed the intersection of education and artificial intelligence, offering a candid look…
Amazon Ads Roars Past $19B on AI and Sports
AI and Conversational Shopping Drive Engagement The company sees continued momentum in Prime Video Ads and live sports. Amazon attracted…
Google, KDDI Launch AI Startup Fund for Japan
Google is making a major play for Japan’s AI startup ecosystem. The tech giant just announced the AI Startup Support…
Jensen Huang: NVIDIA’s Journey From Wrong Tech to A…
In a candid conversation at Startup School 2026, NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang shared insights into the pivotal moments…
AI Investment Faces Scrutiny Amidst Tech Earnings
Market Divergence and Tech Stock Performance The conversation touched upon a divergence observed between major tech stocks (the “Mag Seven”)…
Open-Weight AI Debate: Tech Giants Urge Washington
Bloomberg Tech, live from Silicon Valley, dives into the pivotal debate shaping the future of artificial intelligence: the case for…
Corgi Hits $4B Valuation After Third Funding Round in 8 Weeks
Insurance tech startup Corgi just closed its third funding round in eight weeks, hitting a $4 billion valuation in what’s…