Databricks reportedly in talks to raise funding at a $130B+ valuation
Databricks reportedly in talks to raise funding at a $130B+ valuation Databricks is said to be in talks to raise a new round of funding just a few months after…
Mastodon CEO steps down as the social network restructures
Mastodon CEO steps down as the social network restructures Eugen Rochko is stepping down as CEO of decentralized social network Mastodon. Felix Hlatky will now become the Executive Director as…
As consumers ditch Google for ChatGPT, Peec AI raises $21M to help brands adapt
As consumers ditch Google for ChatGPT, Peec AI raises $21M to help brands adapt With consumers increasingly asking questions to ChatGPT, not Google, product discovery is changing — and the…
a16z-backed super PAC is targeting Alex Bores, sponsor of New York’s AI safety bill — he says bring it on
a16z-backed super PAC is targeting Alex Bores, sponsor of New York’s AI safety bill — he says bring it on A super PAC backed by Andreessen Horowitz, OpenAI, and other…
Meta releases a new tool to protect reels creators from having their work stolen
Meta releases a new tool to protect reels creators from having their work stolen On Monday, Meta introduced Facebook content protection, a mobile tool designed to detect when a creator's…
Ford turns to Amazon to give used cars sales a boost
Ford turns to Amazon to give used cars sales a boost Amazon Autos, which kicked off last year with Hyundai, initially started with new cars. The deal with Ford pushes…
Kevin Rose’s simple test for AI hardware — would you want to punch someone in the face who’s wearing it?
Kevin Rose’s simple test for AI hardware — would you want to punch someone in the face who’s wearing it? "As an investor, you kind of have to not only…
Alphabet is increasingly launching “moonshot” projects as independent companies — here’s why
Alphabet is increasingly launching “moonshot” projects as independent companies — here’s why Despite the emphasis on detachment from ideas, X employees do have significant skin in the game when projects…
Sequoia’s Roelof Botha warns founders about chasing sky-high valuations as the firm doubles down on its selective approach
Sequoia’s Roelof Botha warns founders about chasing sky-high valuations as the firm doubles down on its selective approach At Disrupt, Botha had advice for founders who are swimming in terms…
Google pulls Gemma from AI Studio after Senator Blackburn accuses model of defamation
Google pulls Gemma from AI Studio after Senator Blackburn accuses model of defamation Senator Martha Blackburn argued Gemma’s fabrications are “not a harmless ‘hallucination,’" but rather “an act of defamation…