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VCs discuss why most consumer AI startups still lack staying power
Even three years after the generative AI boom started, most AI startups are still making money by selling…
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OpenAI-backed biotech firm Chai Discovery raises $130M Series B at $1.3B valuation
Chai Discovery, a biotech startup with backing from OpenAI, announced an $130 million Series B round at a…
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Disney’s OpenAI deal is exclusive for just one year — then it’s open season
Disney’s three-year licensing partnership with OpenAI includes just one of exclusivity, Disney CEO Bob Iger told CNBC. The…
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Ford is starting a battery storage business to power data centers and the grid
Amid Ford’s shift away from making large electric vehicles, the automaker is adding a new product line to…
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Lightspeed raises record $9B in fresh capital
After a surge of VC investments from the 2021 bubble failed to yield strong returns from many venture…
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Google’s ‘dark web report’ feature will no longer be available starting in February
Google has revealed that its “dark web report” feature will be discontinued starting February 16, 2026. Launched initially…
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Threads adds new communities, tests badges for highly engaged members
Meta’s social network Threads is expanding the number of topics available through its newer communities feature, the company…
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Lidar-maker Luminar files for bankruptcy
Lidar company Luminar has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after months of layoffs, executive departures, and a…
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Netflix responds to concerns about WBD deal
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, Netflix recently announced its plans to acquire Warner Bros.…
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Tesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin with no safety driver
Just about six months after Tesla started testing its fledgling Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, the company is…