Northwood Space secures a $100M Series B and a $50M Space Force contract
This is the El Segundo, California-based startup’s second raise in less than a year.
The Download: Microsoft’s online reality check, and the worrying rise in measles cases
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Microsoft has a new plan to prove what’s real and what’s AI online AI-enabled deception now permeates our online lives. There are the high-profile cases you may easily spot. Other times, it slips…
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‘Among the worst we’ve seen’: report slams xAI’s Grok over child safety failures
“We assess a lot of AI chatbots at Common Sense Media, and they all have risks, but Grok is among the worst we’ve seen,” Robbie Torney of Common Sense Media said.
South Korea’s Edenlux set for U.S. debut of eye-strain wellness device
Edenlux builds wearable tech to protect and train your eyes, inspired by its founder’s personal vision recovery.
Qualcomm backs SpotDraft to scale on-device contract AI with valuation doubling toward $400M
SpotDraft now processes over 1 million contracts annually using its AI tool, with contract volumes up 173% year-over-year.
Google pays $68 million to settle claims its voice assistant spied on users
The tech giant did not admit wrongdoing in the case.
AI chip startup Ricursive hits $4B valuation two months after launch
Ricursive joins Recursive and Unconventional AI in raising massive funds at multi-billion valuations out of the gate.
The Mentor I Didn’t Know I Needed at 60 — And Why Every Leader Needs One
No matter how senior or seasoned you are, you’re never too old to have a mentor to spark new thoughts and encourage growth.
Meta to test premium subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp
In the coming months, Meta is going to explore a premium experience on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp that gives users access to special features and more control over how they share and connect, while keeping the core experiences free.
Some international attendees are skipping 2026 GDC due to safety fears and growing ICE presence
Many members of the international games industry are skipping the 2026 Game Developers Conference because of the growing ICE presence and other concerns.
Vinod Khosla publicly disavows Keith Rabois’ comments on ICE shooting
Unwavering Trump loyalist and VC Keith Rabois caused his colleague and his firm’s founder to distance themseves from his comments on ICE.