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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
IBM is stepping up its AI game with the release of the z17, the latest generation of its iconic mainframe hardware. Announced this week, the z17 is purpose-built to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across industries, integrating AI capabilities directly into a system still trusted by 71% of Fortune 500 companies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Midjourney, one of the earliest and most popular AI-based image generators on the web, has just launched its first major model update in nearly a year. Dubbed V7, the new model began rolling out in alpha around midnight EST on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for the San Francisco-based company.
Cybersecurity
As generative AI tools grow more powerful, so do the tactics available to hackers and scammers. From deepfakes mimicking CEOs to AI-generated phishing emails and fake receipts, the landscape of digital threats is evolving fast — and OpenAI knows it. In its first-ever cybersecurity investment, OpenAI’s startup fund has co-led
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Runway, the generative AI startup behind some of the most advanced media creation tools in the industry, has closed a $308 million Series D funding round, pushing its total funding to $536.5 million. The round was led by General Atlantic, with support from major players like Fidelity Management &
Telecommunications
Amazon is officially entering the space internet race. The tech giant is preparing to launch its first operational batch of 27 satellites under Project Kuiper, its ambitious initiative to provide high-speed, low-latency internet from space. The launch, scheduled for 12 PM ET on Wednesday, April 9, will take place aboard
Finance
Plaid, the fintech infrastructure company that powers connectivity between consumer bank accounts and financial apps, has confirmed it raised approximately $575 million through a common stock sale at a $6.1 billion post-money valuation. The deal, led by Franklin Templeton and joined by heavyweights including Fidelity, BlackRock, NEA, and Ribbit
Energy
In a dramatic shift symbolic of America’s evolving energy landscape, the former Homer City coal plant in Pennsylvania—once the state’s largest—was recently imploded to clear space for what’s expected to become the nation’s most powerful natural gas-fueled power plant, built specifically to energize the
Decentralization
The open social web, known as the fediverse — a decentralized ecosystem of apps like Mastodon, Threads by Meta, and Pixelfed — is taking a big step forward in strengthening its digital defenses. On Wednesday, the Nivenly Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to governance in open source, announced a new security fund aimed
Funding
OpenAI just made history. On Monday, the company announced it had closed a staggering $40 billion funding round—one of the largest private raises ever—pushing its post-money valuation to an eye-popping $300 billion. According to a blog post on OpenAI’s website, the round was led by SoftBank, with
Biotechnology
Isomorphic Labs, the artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery startup spun out of DeepMind, has secured $600 million in its first-ever external funding round. The financing, led by Thrive Capital with participation from Alphabet and its venture arm GV, marks a significant milestone for the Alphabet-owned company as it scales its efforts
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Amazon has just thrown its hat into the rapidly evolving ring of AI agents with the unveiling of Nova Act, a general-purpose AI system capable of navigating the web and performing basic online tasks autonomously. Announced Monday, Nova Act is more than just a research preview — it's a
Transportation
Waymo, the self-driving arm of Alphabet, has announced its plans to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Washington D.C. by 2026. The rides will be available through the Waymo One app, adding the nation’s capital to a growing list of U.S. cities where the company is deploying