As competition among AI startups intensifies, founders and venture capitalists are adopting novel valuation mechanisms to create a perception of market dominance. Previously, the most sought-after companies would raise multiple funding rounds in quick succession at ever-higher valuations. However, because…
Alibaba’s Qwen AI project has lost one of its most visible technical leaders. This departure comes just a day after the Chinese tech giant unveiled its new Qwen 3.5 open-weight small models. Junyang Lin, a central technical leader on the…
Security researchers have identified a powerful suite of hacking tools capable of compromising iPhones running older software. According to their findings, this toolset has passed from a government customer into the hands of cybercriminals. Google stated that it first identified…
Some TikTok users in the United States are currently experiencing issues with the app. The company states the problem stems from an incident at an Oracle data center. TikTok has acknowledged that creators may face temporary delays when posting content…
A new Crunchbase report reveals that artificial intelligence continues to dominate the venture capital landscape. In February, a record $189 billion of global venture capital flowed to startups. AI startups alone raised $171 billion, accounting for a staggering 90 percent…
If you have seen the recent ads attacking New York assembly member Alex Bores, you likely know he once worked for Palantir, the AI company providing technology for controversial U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and high-volume deportation efforts. The…
Anthropic is introducing Voice Mode to Claude Code, its AI coding assistant for developers. This launch represents a significant step toward more hands-free and conversational coding workflows. Engineer Thariq Shihipar announced the feature’s gradual release on Tuesday. According to Shihipar,…
Palmer Luckey’s defense-tech company, Anduril, is in the middle of a multibillion-dollar funding round led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz. This new funding round would come less than a year after the company’s Series G, which closed in June…
Take a breath and stop spiraling. You are not crazy, you are just stressed, and honestly, that is okay. If you felt immediately triggered reading those words, you are probably also sick of ChatGPT constantly talking to you as if…
Elliott Investment Management, an activist investor known for its assertive involvement in company decisions, has taken a one billion dollar stake in Pinterest. The firm first invested in the social platform in 2022. Pinterest announced the financial boost on Tuesday.…
