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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Despite economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, artificial intelligence continues to dominate the investment landscape. A prime example is Rescale, a rising force in AI-driven physics modeling, which just closed a $115 million Series D funding round. The round attracted a powerhouse roster of backers, including Nvidia and Foxconn, and added
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
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
Robotics
Boston Dynamics has once again raised the bar in the world of robotics, unveiling a jaw-dropping new video showcasing its humanoid robot, Atlas, performing a series of complex full-body movements—including cartwheels, dynamic walks, and even a bit of breakdancing. The display isn’t just for show; it marks a
Robotics
At GTC 2025, Nvidia made a bold bet on the future of robotics with the launch of Isaac GR00T N1, the world’s first open, fully customizable foundation model for generalized humanoid reasoning and skills. This major milestone signals the dawn of generalist AI-driven robots designed to adapt, learn, and
Quantum Computing
In a historic breakthrough for quantum computing, D-Wave Systems announced it has successfully simulated the properties of magnetic materials using its Advantage2 quantum annealing computer. The achievement, detailed in a paper published in Science, marks what the company calls the first demonstration of quantum supremacy on a real-world, useful problem—
Semiconductors
Meta is making a bold move to take more control of its AI infrastructure. The company has begun testing its first in-house chip for AI training, signaling a major step toward reducing reliance on NVIDIA and slashing its massive compute costs. This custom chip is part of Meta’s Training
Manufacturing
Siemens has officially inaugurated its $190 million, 500,000-square-foot electrical equipment manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The site will produce critical electrical infrastructure to support the growing demand from data centers and AI-driven industries, reinforcing Siemens’ commitment to innovation, sustainability, and job creation in the U.S. Scaling Production
Manufacturing
Apple has announced an unprecedented $500 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years, underscoring its commitment to American innovation. This massive initiative includes creating 20,000 jobs, establishing a state-of-the-art AI server manufacturing facility in Houston, expanding R&D efforts, and doubling the company’s
Education
More than 500,000 students and faculty at California State University (CSU) will soon have an unprecedented advantage in education, research, and workforce preparation. OpenAI is partnering with CSU, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, to integrate ChatGPT Edu across its 23 campuses. This initiative marks the largest
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI has announced a new AI feature called Deep Research, designed to help users conduct in-depth, complex investigations using ChatGPT. Unlike the chatbot’s usual quick summaries, Deep Research is tailored for people who require thorough, precise, and reliable information across fields like finance, science, policy, and engineering. It also
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI is expanding its partnership with the U.S. government by providing advanced AI models to scientists at the country's National Laboratories. The move, announced Thursday, will give approximately 15,000 researchers access to OpenAI's latest frontier models, deployed in collaboration with Microsoft on Venado, a