Anthropic raises $3.5B to fuel its AI ambitions

March 13, 2025

Xbox debuts a new AI-powered gaming companion for mobile users

Ahead of the Game Developer’s Conference (GDC), Xbox revealed on Thursday that it’s experimenting with an AI-powered gaming sidekick. “Copilot for Gaming,” powered by Microsoft’s AI technology, is a voice-activated assistant designed to enhance the gaming experience and is designed to answer questions, complete tasks, and even criticize if you’re playing poorly. “It can trash […]

March 3, 2025

AI startup Anthropic today announced that it raised $3.5 billion at a $61.5 billion post-money valuation, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The Series E, which also had participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Cisco Investments, D1 Capital Partners, Fidelity Management & Research Company, General Catalyst, Jane Street, Menlo Ventures, and Salesforce Ventures, brings the company’s total […]

Architecting tomorrow’s network

March 3, 2025

Technological advances continue to move at breakneck speeds. While companies struggle through their digital transformation journeys, even more new technologies emerge, with promises of opportunity, cost savings—and added complexity. Many companies have yet to fully adopt AI and ML technologies, let alone figure out how newer technologies like generative AI might fit into their programs.…

Confessions As a CMO — Marketing Hacks I Stole from Operations (That Actually Work)

March 3, 2025

Marketing reveals the strengths of a business and, when aligned with effective operations, can lead to not just customer attraction but also retention and growth, as demonstrated through my own experience as both a marketer and franchisee.

US said to halt offensive cyber operations against Russia

March 3, 2025

The reported policy shift comes as the U.S. government signals a change in its threat assessment of Russia

Mozilla rewrites Firefox’s Terms of Use after user backlash

March 3, 2025

Critics said the new terms implied Mozilla was asking users for the rights to whatever data they input or upload through Firefox.

UK probes how TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur protect child privacy

March 3, 2025

The U.K.’s privacy watchdog has launched investigations into three social media companies over how they go about protecting the privacy of children on their respective platforms. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) announced today that it’s looking into how TikTok uses personal information of 13-17-year-olds to recommend videos, “in light of growing concerns” around how young […]

5 Signs You’re an Entrepreneur at Heart — Even if You Work a Corporate Job

March 3, 2025

Could you be an entrepreneur that’s been disguised as a corporate employee? Here are a few telltale signs.

Don’t Collaborate With Just Any Influencer — Here’s How to Make Sure You Pick the Right One

March 3, 2025

Influencers are not just trendsetters — they’re powerful voices your target audience already trusts. But are you partnering with ones who will represent your brand well?

Chinese buyers are getting Nvidia Blackwell chips despite U.S. export controls

March 3, 2025

Upholding export controls on semiconductor chips made in the U.S. made chips may be harder than Washington D.C. thinks. Chinese buyers are getting their hands on computing systems with Nvidia’s Blackwell chips through third-party traders located in other regions, the Wall Street Journal reported. Buyers in Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam are buying these resources for […]

Conan O’Brien comments on AI during his opening monologue at the Oscars

March 3, 2025

When hosting the 2025 Oscars last night, comedian and late-night TV host Conan O’Brien addressed the use of AI in his opening monologue, reflecting the growing conversation about the technology’s influence in Hollywood. “We did not use AI to make this show,” O’Brien said. His remarks were clearly a reference to the use of generative AI […]

Xbox debuts a new AI-powered gaming companion for mobile users