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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
Healthcare
Once heralded as a trailblazer in consumer genetics, 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a dramatic fall from its former $6 billion valuation. The filing was made Sunday night in Missouri federal court, capping off a tumultuous period for the company marked by financial struggles, failed business
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—
Quantum Computing
Microsoft has announced a major breakthrough in quantum computing with the unveiling of the Majorana 1 processor, a quantum chip that could revolutionize industrial-scale problem-solving. After 17 years of research, the company has successfully developed a new material and architecture that could pave the way for quantum computers with unprecedented
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Saudi Arabia's ambitious Neom project has taken another major step toward becoming a global tech and innovation hub. The futuristic city has signed a $5 billion deal with DataVolt, a Saudi-based data center operator, to build a massive artificial intelligence data center within its Oxagon industrial zone. This
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Meta’s ongoing legal battle over its alleged misuse of copyrighted books to train AI models has taken a significant turn. Newly unsealed emails suggest that the social media giant engaged in large-scale torrenting of pirated books from shadow libraries, potentially undermining its legal defense. Massive Scale of Alleged Copyright
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Reid Hoffman, the billionaire entrepreneur and investor best known for co-founding LinkedIn, is now setting his sights on a new frontier: using artificial intelligence to fight cancer. His latest venture, Manas AI, aims to accelerate drug discovery and improve cancer treatments by merging cutting-edge AI with advanced biomedical research. A
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
Military & Defense
Boom Supersonic has achieved a historic milestone with its XB-1 demonstrator plane becoming the first civil aircraft to break the sound barrier. The flight took place over California’s Mojave Desert, where the aircraft reached Mach 1.1, marking a significant step forward in the revival of supersonic passenger aviation.
Energy
Fusion energy has long been a tantalizing dream for the energy sector, promising clean, nearly limitless power. Among the ambitious startups chasing this goal, Helion Energy stands out. The 12-year-old company recently raised $425 million in a Series F round, bringing its valuation to $5.245 billion. Backed by high-profile
Quantum Computing
Quantum computing, often described as the “holy grail” of technology, promises unprecedented computing power. However, high fault rates have kept the technology from scaling effectively. Paris-based startup Alice&Bob aims to tackle this challenge head-on. The company has secured €100 million ($104 million) in a Series B funding round