Google Cloud Announces Agent Building Software, New Chip, Music Model
Google is coming into Cloud Next off the success of its latest flagship AI model, Gemini 2.5, which took a commanding lead on the popular Chatbot Arena leaderboard.
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DTC Razor Maker Harry’s Rebrands, Plans Acquisitions
The company has bought or launched three other brands and wants to acquire more.
Key AI Supplier Tells Customers It Will Raise Prices Due to Tariffs
The move shouldn’t come as a surprise, as Micron hinted late last month that it would respond to tariffs this way.
Andreessen Horowitz Plots $20 Billion Artificial Intelligence Fund
The fundraising efforts come as the firm has been busy stockpiling several AI bets, from coding assistant Cursor to Elon Musk’s xAI.
Zoox to Begin Robotaxi Test in Los Angeles This Summer
The Amazon-backed robotaxi company will offer public rides in San Francisco and Los Angeles later this year
Ripple Buys Prime Broker Hidden Road for $1.25 Billion
Hidden Road provides clearing and financing across crypto and FX.
Amazon Expands Haul Bargain Store With Name Brands, Faster Shipping
The company's Temu competitor previously only offered unbranded products from outside sellers that shipped to U.S. shoppers from China.
Space Entrepreneurs Sign Open Letter Endorsing Jared Isaacman for NASA Role
Signatories praised Isaacman as a champion of “smaller, agile tech companies” before Wednesday’s confirmation hearing
Dem. Senators Say Microsoft, Google AI Deals Could Violate Antitrust Laws
The Senators said that a Microsoft board member previously serving on OpenAI's board was “a blatant violation of US antitrust law.”
Trump Threatens New 50% Tariff on China
The escalating tensions between the White House and Beijing create major hurdles for any potential deal for TikTok in the U.S.
Cato Networks Discussed Financing at $4.5 Billion Valuation
The IPO candidate has considered raising money and arranging for a secondary sale.
Waymo Explores Using Rider Data to Train Generative AI
The company plans to offer users the ability to opt-out of the training dataset.
Strategy, Big Bitcoin Owner, to Record $5.9 Billion Crypto Loss
Bitcoin fell below $80,000, erasing most of post-election gains.
Trump Says He Will Help Speed Up Power Plants For AI
Trump’s comments come as companies building data centers for AI, including Oracle, have been concerned about how their costs might go up in response to the tariffs his administration announced last week.
Shopify CEO Tells Staff to Prove Work Can’t Be Replaced by AI
Lutke is the latest tech executive to turn to artificial intelligence to cut costs.
Oracle Execs Worry About Tariff Impact on Mega Data Center For OpenAI
Higher prices could hurt data center projects across the U.S.
Nvidia Closes Acquisition of GPU Cloud Startup Lepton
Nvidia's string of purchases of small AI and cloud startups continues with Lepton, whose co-founders have previously managed large-scale cloud services.
OpenAI Has Discussed Buying AI Device Startup Started by Jony Ive, Sam Altman
The startup's designs for an AI device are still nascent, but potential ideas include a “phone” without a screen and AI-enabled household devices.
White House Adviser’s Venture Firm Lays Off Staff, Shifts Focus
Craft Ventures is changing its emphasis to late stage investing from early stage deals.
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