OpenAI Just Raised a Record $110 Billion. Here’s What Happens Next.
Amazon led with $50 billion while Nvidia and SoftBank each contributed $30 billion to the historic funding round.
AI companies are spending millions to thwart this former tech exec’s Congressional bid
A tech billionaire-backed super PAC is spending $125 million to undercut candidates pushing for AI regulation. New York’s Alex Bores, a former tech executive himself, is one of them.
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Perplexity’s new Computer is another bet that users need many AI models
Perplexity Computer, in the company’s words, “unifies every current AI capability into a single system.”
‘Pokémon Winds and Waves’ are coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027
The tenth generation starter Pokémon were revealed in the trailer: Browt (a grass bird), Pombon (a fire puppy), and Gecqua (a water gecko).
Chelsea Handler Sold Spiked Lemonade at 10 — Now She Has Her Own Vodka Cocktail
Comedian and bestselling author Chelsea Handler has turned her childhood spiked lemonade hustle into a national vodka lemonade brand.
CISA replaces acting director after a bumbling year on the job
The U.S. cybersecurity agency’s acting director Madhu Gottumukkala will be replaced, after a year of cuts, layoffs, and staff reassignments, and allegations of security lapses and claims he struggled to lead the agency.
Netflix Drops $83 Billion Bid for Warner Bros, Saying It’s Not a ‘Must Have’
David Ellison’s Paramount is poised to buy the studio for $111 billion.
Spotify is rolling out Audiobook Charts
Similar to the streaming giant’s Music and Podcast Charts, the Audiobook Charts will be updated weekly and highlight the top audiobooks overall and by genre
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After Zomato, Deepinder Goyal returns with a $54M brain-monitoring bet
Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal’s new wearable startup Temple has raised $54 million in a friends-and-family round at a post-money valuation of about $190 million.
AI Is Draining the World’s Water — And It May Be the Only Way to Save It
The race for AI leadership is reshaping how the industry values water.