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Modal Labs, an AI inference infrastructure startup, is reportedly in discussions with venture capital firms to raise a new funding round at a $2.5 billion valuation, according to sources familiar with the matter. If finalized at these terms, the deal would more than double Modal’s previous $1.1 billion valuation, which was announced less than five…
Amazon may soon launch a new content marketplace. This platform would allow media companies to sell their content directly to AI firms. It could create a fresh revenue stream for publishers. At the same time, it would help AI companies access high-quality training data more easily. Reports suggest Amazon has been meeting with publishing executives.…
Waymo has officially removed human safety drivers from its autonomous test vehicles in Nashville, marking a major milestone as the Alphabet-owned company prepares to launch a commercial robotaxi service in the city. The move signals that Waymo is entering the final testing phase before opening its self-driving ride-hailing service to the public later this year.…
The AI startup boom has reignited a familiar Silicon Valley pattern: massive venture capital flowing into the “next big thing.” But this time, there’s a new pressure point stressing founders out the obsession with hitting $100 million in ARR at lightning speed. According to Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) general partner Jennifer Li, this mindset is not…
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini has reached a major milestone, surpassing 750 million monthly active users (MAUs), according to the company’s Q4 2025 earnings report. The achievement highlights the rapid consumer adoption of Gemini as it cements its position as one of the leading AI platforms in a highly competitive market. Rapid Growth in a Short…
Y Combinator is taking a big leap towards incorporating blockchain into the way they fund startups. And its a significant change, startups accepted into the accelerator will soon be able to get their seed investment in stablecoins. This is a big deal for early-stage companies looking to get capital in the bank. This move says…
Apple is one step further along in the high-stakes AI game. Tech giants like Apple, Meta, and Google are all racing to dominate the next generation of AI, and its now all about hardware. Apple’s latest move , grabbing Israeli AI startup Q.ai looks like a serious play for more advanced audio and machine learning…
Waiting for a tax refund can be frustrating, especially when it’s unclear who’s responsible for issuing it or how long it should take. Unlike federal tax refunds, which are processed by the IRS, state tax refunds are handled entirely by individual state tax agencies, and timelines can vary significantly. If you’re asking, “Where’s my state…
US nuclear energy is charging into a new era of rapid growth, but controversy is in tow. With nuclear start-ups raking in over $1 billion in the last few months, shifting federal safety rules under President Trump are making way for faster reactor development. But at the risk of higher environmental and health costs. Nuclear…
The latest wave of AI innovation has produced an unexpected breakout star: a lobster-themed personal AI assistant. Originally known as Clawdbot, the project has since been renamed Moltbot following a legal challenge, but its popularity hasn’t slowed. Within weeks of launching, Moltbot went viral among developers and AI enthusiasts, sparking conversations about the future of…
Introduction The social media landscape is shifting fast and TikTok is at the center of the storm. A new short-form video platform, UpScrolled, is climbing the App Store charts as users abandon TikTok amid growing allegations of political censorship following its U.S. ownership change. As concerns over content moderation, free speech, and political influence grow,…
Scheduling meetings has always been surprisingly hard. Endless email threads. Back-and-forth availability. Missed slots. A former Sequoia Capital partner believes AI can finally fix that. From Venture Capital to Founder Mode Kais Khimji spent six years as a partner at Sequoia Capital, one of the world’s most influential venture firms. But like many investors before…
