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Former OpenAI staffers and AI safety nonprofits warn that Elon Musk's xAI poses "unpriced risks" to SpaceX's IPO due to its poor safety record. A letter to investors highlights incidents like Grok generating harmful content and xAI's lack of standard safety protocols, potentially leading to increased regulation and litigation for the rocket company. They urge greater transparency and robust safety investments from xAI.
Palantir Technologies faces a dual challenge: retail investors are selling off shares to rotate into semiconductors, while the German military has formally rejected the company for defense contracts. Despite strong Q1 revenue growth of 85% to $1.63 billion and raised full-year guidance, Palantir's stock is down 20% year-to-date, indicating a failure of its long-standing market narrative.
Enterprises face unprecedented challenges tracking AI ROI amidst surging, unpredictable costs. A new report shows 90% of tech leaders are uncertain, prompting a shift to Technology Business Management (TBM) to strategically align investments and manage expenditures for tangible growth.
Power tools are a significant investment and a very personal choice for many. With so much brand loyalty and personal preference in the mix, it's easy to fall prey to common myths that could lead you to buy the wrong
NVIDIA has committed over $40 billion to AI equity investments in the first four months of 2026, including a $30 billion stake in OpenAI. This strategy, which also includes significant investments in companies like CoreWeave, IREN, and Corning, aims to ensure compute capacity is built around NVIDIA's GPUs, influencing the entire AI value chain. While bolstering NVIDIA's data-center revenue, the aggressive approach raises questions about "circular financing" and potential regulatory scrutiny.
Seattle’s Sniffies lands $100M investment from Match Group in major bet on sex-positive tech Seattle-based Sniffies, a prominent meetup platform for gay, bisexual, and sexually curious men, has secured a substantial
In an unconventional move highlighting the burgeoning value of artificial intelligence stakes, a Bay Area investment banker is offering his sprawling 13-acre Mill Valley property in exchange for equity in AI powerhouse
The 2TB SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II SD card delivers top-tier sequential read/write speeds over 300 MB/s, ideal for 8K video and burst photography. However, its eye-watering $2,000 price point and high cost per GB make it a niche investment for demanding professionals only.
Heatbit Maxi Pro review: An innovative space heater that mines Bitcoin, but its high price and low profitability make it a poor financial investment despite easy setup and safety features.
Europe's tech sector saw substantial funding from March 30-April 5, led by Mistral AI's $830M debt for AI compute. The week highlighted a strategic European focus on building foundational infrastructure across AI, quantum, and deep tech, aiming for increased technological autonomy and global influence.
Behaviour Interactive has confirmed there will be no Dead by Daylight 2, much to the surprise of some fans. Developers Mathieu Cote and Dave Richard revealed this decision at GDC, emphasizing their commitment to the original game. They cited player investment and the pitfalls of fragmenting a live-service community as key reasons, promising instead to keep the existing Dead by Daylight fresh and relevant with continuous updates and support.
Gateway Capital, founded by Dana Guthrie, has completed the first close of its $25 million target Fund II, enabling immediate investment operations. The Milwaukee-based firm plans to back at least 20 Midwest-focused companies with average checks between $500,000 and $600,000, targeting sectors like supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing AI.
Europe's tech sector saw over $1.1 billion in funding and fund closes from March 23-29, with significant investments flowing into deep tech, AI infrastructure, and a diverse range of sectors including biotech, space, and defense. This highlights a strategic continental focus on foundational innovations and long-term technological advancements.
Reviewing the Ruipro fiber optic HDMI cable, a premium solution delivering flawless 48 Gbps performance for 8K@60Hz and 4K@120Hz over distances up to 990 feet. Is it worth the investment for demanding setups?
Quick Verdict Having spent countless hours reviewing tech gadgets, it’s rare for a simple accessory to genuinely impress. Yet, these particular breakaway USB-C connectors are easily the best ten dollars I've spent this
Toyota, long cautious on EVs, is now accelerating with new models and US plant investments, betting on the long game while rivals retreat, aiming to meet future US EV demand.
Norwegian startup Lace has secured $40 million in Series A funding to advance its groundbreaking chip-making technology. The company plans to replace traditional light-based lithography with helium atom beams, promising chip features up to ten times smaller than current capabilities. This investment, led by Atomico and including Microsoft's M12, highlights a strategic push to diversify the semiconductor supply chain and meet growing AI demand.
Insight Partners has removed a key article about its Series A investment in compliance startup Delve, following whistleblower allegations of "fake compliance" and fabricated audit evidence. The move by the prominent venture capital firm suggests a potential distancing from Delve, which denies the claims, asserting it provides an automation platform and templates, not reports.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is developing a personal AI assistant to streamline his executive duties, leveraging AI to enhance information access and decision-making speed. This initiative reflects Meta's substantial investment in AI, aiming to dramatically boost company-wide efficiency and flatten traditional organizational hierarchies.
Uber is significantly boosting its autonomous vehicle strategy with a $300 million investment in Rivian, securing 10,000 R2 robotaxis for a 2028 rollout in San Francisco and Miami. This unique partnership places development risks on Rivian as it builds both the vehicle and the self-driving system. The move reflects Uber's broader shift to a global, partner-centric approach to AVs after divesting its in-house unit.
Verily, Alphabet's life sciences business, rebrands as Verily Health Inc. with a $300M investment, shifting to an AI-focused precision health strategy, and Alphabet taking a minority stake.
Meta has postponed the release of its new foundational artificial intelligence model, code-named Avocado, from March to at least May 2026. The delay stems from internal tests indicating the model underperformed compared to leading A.I. models developed by rivals such as Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic. This setback comes despite Meta's substantial investment in the competitive A.I. landscape.
NVIDIA has announced a multiyear strategic partnership and a significant investment in Mira Murati's AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab. The deal includes a commitment for Thinking Machines to deploy at least a gigawatt of NVIDIA's next-gen Vera Rubin systems, reportedly worth tens of billions of dollars, fueling the AI compute race.
French insurtech Alan has closed a €100 million funding round, boosting its valuation to €5 billion. The Paris-based company, founded in 2016, reported €785 million in annual recurring revenue for 2025 and aims for €1 billion in 2026, serving over one million members across multiple countries. The investment will fuel international expansion and AI-driven product development.
Mirai Robotics, an Italian startup, has secured $4.2 million in pre-seed funding to develop autonomous surface vessels and a maritime intelligence platform. This investment targets the "blue economy," aiming to introduce software-defined control to oceans to combat rising costs, workforce shortages, and enhance surveillance. The company’s innovative technology promises to unlock new efficiencies and address critical security challenges in marine environments.
