As AI safety concerns mount, three pioneers make the case for staying open
As projects like Pacing the Frontier look to major labs as a way to keep AI research safe, open source models have become a sore spot for the industry. With…
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AI coding startup Cognition reportedly already in talks to raise at $40B valuation
Cognition, maker of the AI coding agent Devin, is reportedly already talking to investors about raising another funding round with a big leap in valuation, after it raised $1 billion…
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Grubhub’s $24M FTC settlement is finally reaching diners and drivers
Well over half a million Grubhub drivers and customers are set to receive a share of $23.8 million following allegations that the food delivery company misled workers about their potential…
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Form Energy raises $750M to build more 100-hour batteries for the grid
Battery startup Form Energy said on Wednesday that it has raised $750 million to expand its manufacturing capacity in West Virginia, the latest sign that the AI data center building…
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Tesla wants to build a $10B solar factory in Texas
Tesla intends to build a massive solar panel factory 45 minutes southwest of Houston, according to documents filed with the state of Texas. The new factory, called Project Crystal Sun,…
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Mesh, Automattic’s CRM for everyone, comes to Android
Mesh, the relationship manager and personal CRM acquired by WordPress.com’s parent company, Automattic, last year, is now available to users on Android devices. The software allows users to privately visualize…
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Uber Freight reportedly investigating after hacking group claims data breach
A hacking and extortion gang has taken credit for a cyberattack and data breach at Uber Freight, the ridesharing giant’s logistics subsidiary. A spokesperson for Uber Freight told Reuters, which…
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How a $250 million acquisition collapsed into allegations of fraud and forged signatures
When VideoVerse announced its acquisition in September 2025, it felt like a victory for startups across India. VideoVerse was a simple clipping service, but after years of startup incubators and…
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Facebook officially rolls out its stand-alone Creator Studio app with AI tools for creators
Facebook announced on Wednesday that it’s rolling out a stand-alone Creator Studio app, an AI-powered app that gives creators personalized tips to grow their audiences and new tools to engage…
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Lovable confirms new $13.3B valuation, raises another $400M
Europe’s favorite vibe-coding startup Lovable has confirmed previously reported whispers that it was raising another mega round at a $13.3 billion valuation. Lovable said on Wednesday that it has raised…
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