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ComfyUI Raises $30M, Hits $500M Valuation for AI Media Control
ComfyUI, whose tools give creators more control over AI image, video, and audio generation, just raised $30 million.
Thinking Machines Lab Gains as Meta Loses AI Talent
Meta has been poaching talent from Thinking Machines Lab. But it's a two-way street.
College Kids Raise $5.1M for AI Social Network in iMessage
Series, a social networking app that's grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech.
Palantir Aids IRS in Financial Crime Investigations
The IRS has used Palantir's software since at least 2018, The Intercept reports.
Steve Ballmer's Scathing Letter to Fraudulent Founder
Steve Ballmer wrote a fiery letter in the sentencing of disgraced founder Joseph Sanberg documenting all the harm that's befalling him as an investor.
Lachy Groom Backs India's Pronto at $200M Valuation
This round, should it occur, would double the house-help startup's valuation in a matter of weeks.
Snabbit Aims for $400M Valuation in New Funding Round
Snabbit has scaled rapidly, crossing one million jobs in March, amid growing investor interest.
Apple's Hardware Focus Under New CEO John Ternus
John Ternus, Apple's incoming CEO, is a hardware guy, signaling Apple may be putting devices back at the center of its strategy.
AI Tools to Break the Doomscrolling Cycle
It's hard to break the cycle of doomscrolling, but there are plenty of apps that can help you spend more time on content that’s engaging and productive.
Tokyo 2026: AI and Tech Innovation Hub
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 has four tightly defined technology domains, each backed by live demonstrations, dedicated exhibit floors, and sessions featuring the people actually building and funding these technologies globally.
Cohere Acquires Aleph Alpha for European AI Sovereignty
Canadian AI startup Cohere is taking over Germany-based Aleph Alpha with support from Lidl’s owner, Schwarz Group. With the blessing of their governments, the companies intend to offer a sovereign alternative to enterprises in an AI landscape dominated by American players.
Climate Tech IPOs: X-energy, Fervo Lead the Way
Nuclear startup X-energy went public, geothermal startup Fervo is about to. Could this be the moment that climate tech investors have been waiting for?
OpenAI CEO Apologizes to Tumbler Ridge for Mass Shooting Oversight
In a letter to the residents of Tumbler Ridge, Canada, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he is “deeply sorry” that his company failed to alert law enforcement about the suspect in a recent mass shooting.
Maine Governor Vetoes Statewide Data Center Moratorium
L.D. 307 would have imposed the country’s first statewide moratorium on new data centers — lasting, in this case, until November 1, 2027.
Anthropic's AI Agents Make Real Deals in Marketplace Test
In a recent experiment, Anthropic created a classified marketplace where AI agents represented both buyers and sellers, striking real deals for real goods and real money.
SpeakOn Dictation Device Review: MagSafe Transcription for iPhone
This $129 device uses MagSafe to stick on the back of an iPhone to power transcription across apps
Elon Musk Admits AI's Role in Future of Transportation
Elon Musk Highlights AI's Pivotal Role in the Future of Transportation In recent discussions, Elon Musk has emphasized the transformative potential of artificia…
Cohere Merges with Aleph Alpha to Form Transatlantic AI Powerhouse
Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for businesses and governments.
X-Energy Stock Surges 27% in Nasdaq Debut
Investors flocked to nuclear power startup X-energy in its first day of public trading on the Nasdaq.
Unusual Bay Area Home Sale Tied to Anthropic Equity
Someone’s offering an unusual deal for a 13-acre property in Mill Valley, just north of South Francisco.