Music Publishers Say Anthropic Is ‘Built on Piracy.’ Now They’re Suing for $3 Billion.
Concord Music Group and Universal Music Group claim the AI company illegally downloaded songs, lyrics, and sheet music to train Claude.
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This Pre-IPO Company Is Answering AI’s 8,000% Energy Demand
Investors may have one last chance to join ahead of their planned public listing.
Reid Hoffman urges Silicon Valley leaders to stop bending the knee to President Trump
Some Valley CEOs have condemned recent border patrol events, but Hoffman urges them to wield their influence more powerfully.
Russian hackers breached Polish power grid thanks to bad security, report says
The Polish government accused a Russian government hacking group of hacking into energy facilities taking advantage of default usernames and passwords.
AI Is Changing How Private Equity Firms Manage Investments — and Which Businesses are Funded. Here’s How.
Firms integrating AI and machine learning into their investment processes are building compounding advantages that late adopters may never overcome.
Why the Same Diet That Worked in Your 30s Is Failing You After 40
Midlife isn’t a motivation problem for entrepreneurs. It’s a biological one.
Why Billionaires and VCs Are Annoyed by Apple’s Latest iPhone Feature
Apple’s iOS 26 uses an automated voice to screen unknown callers, making it harder for the rich to reach each other.
Are You Leaving Millions on the Table? 5 Little-Known Negotiation Secrets to Maximize Payday
These five negotiation secrets can help you avoid costly mistakes, strengthen your position and walk away with millions more when selling your first business.
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