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Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What San Francisco's AI billboards say about the state of the industry

San Francisco's billboards reflect a booming AI industry focused on practical applications, largely ignoring safety and governance issues.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What San Francisco's AI billboards say about the state of the industry

San Francisco's billboards reflect a booming AI industry focused on practical applications, largely ignoring safety and governance issues.
#ai
fromFortune
22 hours ago
Startup companies

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

fromsfist.com
4 days ago
NYC startup

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

Startup companies
fromFortune
22 hours ago

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

Sam Brown turned a layoff due to AI into an opportunity, co-founding Fathom AI, which achieved significant revenue with minimal investment.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The 'AI is inevitable' trap

Allbirds claims to be an AI company, reflecting a trend of companies leveraging AI for market gains despite mixed public sentiment.
Venture
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
1 day ago

Cursor in talks to raise $2B at $50B valuation after hitting $2B ARR in three years

Cursor is raising at least $2 billion at a $50 billion valuation, marking the fastest B2B scaling in enterprise software history.
NYC startup
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

An AI agent successfully launched a retail store but failed to schedule staff for opening day.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

"Every Chip Is Getting Used Instantly" - Here's Why Google's AI Dominance May Be Unstoppable

Google's dominance in AI chip ownership positions it as the future leader in technology.
Wellness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I visited a members-only tech hub to see the biohacking tricks Silicon Valley founders swear by. It wasn't what I expected.

Biohack Miami's wellness event in San Francisco showcased practical biohacking tips focused on immediate well-being rather than solely on longevity.
UX design
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Anthropic Releases New Claude Design Tool, Internet Explodes

Design plays a crucial role in translating ideas into reality, with AI tools like Claude Design enhancing collaboration between designers and project managers.
Digital life
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

This Tech Investor Hasn't Touched a Laptop or Desktop Computer Since 2010. Here's Why.

Keith Rabois has operated without laptops since 2010, using only mobile devices for increased focus and productivity.
#nyc-tech
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
12 hours ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/12/26 - 4/18/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Chapter, Artemis, and Bluefish.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
5 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
12 hours ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/12/26 - 4/18/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Chapter, Artemis, and Bluefish.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
5 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
18 hours ago

San Jose lawmaker at center of AI regulation fight - San Jose Spotlight

A coalition urges Rep. Sam Liccardo to reject a pro-AI PAC endorsement that seeks to centralize AI regulation under federal control.
Graphic design
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Anthropic now has a design assistant too

Anthropic has launched Claude Design, a tool for generating designs and prototypes using its advanced vision model, Opus 4.7.
#openai
Startup companies
fromEngadget
4 days ago

OpenAI buys its second startup in a month

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a startup providing AI financial planning tools, signaling a potential shift in personalized financial guidance.
Startup companies
fromEngadget
4 days ago

OpenAI buys its second startup in a month

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a startup providing AI financial planning tools, signaling a potential shift in personalized financial guidance.
#anthropic
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Anthropic ejects bundled tokens from enterprise seat deal

Anthropic has revised its enterprise pricing, transitioning to a single seat model upon contract renewal amid increased demand for Claude AI services.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Anthropic shrugs off VC funding offers valuing it at $800B+, for now | TechCrunch

Anthropic is not currently interested in new funding offers despite high valuations and significant capital expenditures.
Venture
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
3 days ago

Anthropic has attracted investor offers at an $800 billion valuation

Anthropic's valuation has surged to $800 billion, driven by unprecedented revenue growth and enterprise adoption of its Claude models.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
5 days ago

No company in American history has ever grown like Anthropic

Anthropic's revenue growth surpasses historical benchmarks, achieving $30 billion in annualized revenue in just over three years with its product Claude.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Anthropic ejects bundled tokens from enterprise seat deal

Anthropic has revised its enterprise pricing, transitioning to a single seat model upon contract renewal amid increased demand for Claude AI services.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Anthropic shrugs off VC funding offers valuing it at $800B+, for now | TechCrunch

Anthropic is not currently interested in new funding offers despite high valuations and significant capital expenditures.
Venture
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
3 days ago

Anthropic has attracted investor offers at an $800 billion valuation

Anthropic's valuation has surged to $800 billion, driven by unprecedented revenue growth and enterprise adoption of its Claude models.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
5 days ago

No company in American history has ever grown like Anthropic

Anthropic's revenue growth surpasses historical benchmarks, achieving $30 billion in annualized revenue in just over three years with its product Claude.
fromTechCrunch
14 hours ago

VC Ron Conway says he has a 'rare form of cancer' | TechCrunch

I will be stepping back from some of my usual activities, but I will continue to support founders backed by my firm SV Angel: With a more focused and balanced schedule, I can prioritize treatments while helping SV Angel founders at inflection points like we always do!
Cancer
Education
fromThe Village Voice
1 day ago

The Builder Who Never Stopped: From a Childhood Website to Four Companies and the Future of Autonomous AI - The Village Voice

Mateusz Kelner is a young software engineer who has achieved significant milestones in technology and entrepreneurship before turning twenty.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why | TechCrunch

New app launches are increasing significantly, contradicting predictions that AI would diminish the app market.
European startups
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

UK wants to build sovereign AI - with just 0.08% of OpenAI's market cap

The UK government struggles to invest effectively in national IT champions, with past successes slipping out of UK ownership.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Sam Altman's project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder. | TechCrunch

World project integrates verification tech into various sectors, starting with dating apps, to distinguish human users from AI.
Business intelligence
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Oracle delivers semantic search without LLMs

Oracle's Trusted Answer Search prioritizes control and predictability in enterprise search, using vector search over generative models for reliable outcomes.
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.
Productivity
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Should you attend a conference if you're not speaking?

Attending a conference without a speaking role can be beneficial depending on personal goals, networking opportunities, and learning experiences.
Toronto startup
fromTNW | Tech
3 days ago

Musk is asking chip suppliers to move at 'light speed' for his Terafab AI

Musk's teams are actively seeking quotes for chipmaking equipment for the Terafab AI chip fabrication project.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Don't Miss the Hidden Advantage Most Founders Ignore in the Age of AI

Data drives decisions, but stories create emotional connections and lasting impact.
Science
fromKqed
3 days ago

Pleasanton Innovation Fair Brings Robots, Drones, Electric Buses and More This Weekend | KQED

The Tri-Valley Innovation Fair showcases science and technology through interactive exhibits and hands-on experiments for families and young people.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
4 days ago

What to expect from Google I/O 2026

Google I/O 2026 will focus on AI advancements and updates across various products, with keynotes on May 19 and 20.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

China has 'nearly erased' America's lead in AI-and the flow of tech experts moving to the U.S. is slowing to a trickle, Stanford report says | Fortune

China has nearly closed the gap with the U.S. in artificial intelligence performance and leads in patents, publications, and industrial robot installations.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

China has 'nearly erased' America's lead in AI-and the flow of tech experts moving to the U.S. is slowing to a trickle, Stanford report says | Fortune

China has nearly closed the gap with the U.S. in artificial intelligence performance and leads in patents, publications, and industrial robot installations.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 hour ago

Meet the 'Godmother of Silicon Valley,' a high school teacher who quietly shaped the tech industry

Esther Wojcicki significantly influenced Silicon Valley through her innovative teaching methods and philosophy in journalism education.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Shuttered startups are selling old Slack chats and emails to AI companies

Defunct startups are monetizing their digital data by selling it to AI companies, raising significant privacy concerns.
fromYcombinator
22 hours ago
Digital life

Why your company will never scale (or maybe why it will) | Hacker News

User and competitor laziness are key to scaling a business beyond just a product.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

They want to represent S.F. in Congress. Here's how they'd tackle AI, crypto and tech.

Candidates for California's 11th congressional district emphasize tech regulation, with differing views on federal digital currency and the role of tech in government.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Mozilla takes on enterprise AI providers with Thunderbolt

Mozilla launches Thunderbolt AI client as an open-source alternative to proprietary enterprise AI platforms, emphasizing data privacy and control.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Chipmakers AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm are all investing in this buzzy self-driving tech startup | TechCrunch

Chipmakers AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm invested $60 million in Wayve's self-driving technology, enhancing its $1.2 billion Series D funding round.
Apple
fromAxios
4 days ago

Apple could win the AI race without running

Apple aims to maintain its high-end hardware sales as AI becomes more integral to consumer technology.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Innovation Looks Like Hype Before It Really Works - Here's Why

Innovation progresses slower than public perception, leading to overhyped technology trends and narratives that can be difficult to change.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
23 hours ago

They Built the 'Cursor for Hardware.' Now, Anthropic Wants In

Creativity in hardware development is being unlocked by new tools and APIs, enabling more makers and developers to innovate.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Sources: Cursor in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation as enterprise growth surges | TechCrunch

Cursor is nearing a funding round of at least $2 billion, with returning investors Thrive and Andreessen Horowitz expected to lead the financing at a $50 billion valuation. The deal terms are not final and may still change.
Venture
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Exclusive: Loop raises $95M to build supply chain AI that predicts disruptions | TechCrunch

Loop uses AI to provide predictive and prescriptive solutions for supply chain management, securing $95 million in Series C funding to expand operations.
Silicon Valley
fromMission Local
2 days ago

AI boom is city's weirdest tech boom, says S.F.'s chief economist

The AI boom in San Francisco significantly differs from previous tech booms, impacting jobs and office space occupancy.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
4 days ago

Where will developer wisdom come from?

Agentic coding allows software creation without traditional developer wisdom, relying instead on AI like Claude Code for implementation and problem-solving.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Goldman Says It's Time to Buy Tech. I'd Start With These Tech Deals

Goldman Sachs' Chief Equity Strategist Peter Oppenheimer has called the recent sell-off in U.S. tech stocks a rare 'buying opportunity,' suggesting that the current market conditions may favor investment in this sector.
Apple
#venture-capital
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets | TechCrunch

Sequoia Capital has raised $7 billion for a new fund focused on late-stage AI investments in the U.S. and Europe.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
2 days ago

The Most Active Non-NYC Venture Capital Firms in Q1 2026 in New York

Venture funding data reveals active firms outside NYC investing in local startups, focusing on investment numbers for Q1 2026.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets | TechCrunch

Sequoia Capital has raised $7 billion for a new fund focused on late-stage AI investments in the U.S. and Europe.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
2 days ago

The Most Active Non-NYC Venture Capital Firms in Q1 2026 in New York

Venture funding data reveals active firms outside NYC investing in local startups, focusing on investment numbers for Q1 2026.
Startup companies
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Research suggests the average founder of the fastest-growing startups isn't 25 - it's 45, and a 50-year-old is more than twice as likely to build a breakout company as a 30-year-old - Silicon Canals

The average age of successful startup founders is 41.9 years, challenging the stereotype of young entrepreneurs.
Digital life
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Google's new AI app is a glimpse of the future

Offline AI tools like Google's AI Edge Eloquent provide essential functionality for users with limited connectivity.
#silicon-valley
fromThe Nation
4 days ago
Silicon Valley

How Silicon Valley Is Turning Scientists Into Exploited Gig Workers

Silicon Valley's success is deeply rooted in government-funded research, which has been crucial for foundational technologies.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

How Silicon Valley Is Turning Scientists Into Exploited Gig Workers

Silicon Valley's success is deeply rooted in government-funded research, which has been crucial for foundational technologies.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.
Venture
fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation
1 day ago

NVIDIA didn't invest in Xanadu, but it made its CEO a billionaire anyway

Christian Weedbrook became a billionaire as Xanadu's stock surged due to NVIDIA's announcements, not through any direct investment in Xanadu.
#robotics
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Engineers aim to program physical agents like digital ones, but robotics faces challenges due to limited data and the need for realistic simulations.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Physical Intelligence, a hot robotics startup, says its new robot brain can figure out tasks it was never taught | TechCrunch

Physical Intelligence's π0.7 model enables robots to perform unfamiliar tasks through compositional generalization, marking a significant advancement in robotic AI capabilities.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Engineers aim to program physical agents like digital ones, but robotics faces challenges due to limited data and the need for realistic simulations.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Physical Intelligence, a hot robotics startup, says its new robot brain can figure out tasks it was never taught | TechCrunch

Physical Intelligence's π0.7 model enables robots to perform unfamiliar tasks through compositional generalization, marking a significant advancement in robotic AI capabilities.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Buzzy vibe-coding startup Emergent is launching an AI agent to take on OpenClaw and NanoBot

Emergent is launching Wingman, a personal AI agent for messaging platforms, competing with existing AI tools like OpenClaw and NanoBot.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

StrictlyVC San Francisco is in less than a month | TechCrunch

StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on April 30 focuses on AI funding insights with notable speakers.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Broadcom's New AI Partnership With Google and Anthropic Could Supercharge the Next Leg of the Rally

Broadcom's partnerships and AI chip designs position it for significant growth amid rising demand for custom silicon solutions.
#generative-ai
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Factory hits $1.5B valuation to build AI coding for enterprises | TechCrunch

AI-assisted coding is the most popular use case for generative AI, with Factory raising $150 million to develop AI agents for engineering teams.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Factory hits $1.5B valuation to build AI coding for enterprises | TechCrunch

AI-assisted coding is the most popular use case for generative AI, with Factory raising $150 million to develop AI agents for engineering teams.
Venture
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
2 days ago

Sequoia raises $7 billion for its biggest-ever late-stage fund

Sequoia Capital has raised $7 billion for its expansion strategy fund, reflecting a significant shift in late-stage venture investing due to AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

There Are Signs of a Massive AI Backlash

Public outrage against the tech industry's AI focus is escalating, leading to protests and political backlash against data centers and AI development.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Upscale AI in talks to raise at $2B valuation, says report | TechCrunch

Upscale AI is seeking to raise $180-$200 million in its third funding round, aiming for a valuation of about $2 billion.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Slash, a Ramp competitor founded by teenagers, raises $100M at $1.4B valuation | TechCrunch

Slash Financial raised $100 million in Series C funding, achieving a $1.4 billion valuation and generating $300 million in annual revenue.
Philosophy
fromTNW | Opinion
1 month ago

Opinion: The Sacred and the Silicon Valley

Pope Leo XIV instructed priests against using artificial intelligence to write homilies, asserting that AI cannot share faith and that human spiritual presence is irreplaceable in pastoral communication.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

Silicon Valley has no monopoly on AI brain power. That's why Demis Hassabis is very happy to stay in London | Fortune

Demis Hassabis emphasizes extreme dedication and planning in achieving goals, advocating for diverse AI innovation centers beyond Silicon Valley.
fromAlleywatch
3 days ago

The March 2026 US Venture Capital Funding Report

In March 2026, US startups raised $19.06 billion across 630 deals, a significant decline of 64.4% year-over-year from March 2025's $53.5 billion, which was heavily influenced by OpenAI's $40 billion mega-round.
Venture
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 days ago

AI Could Democratize One of Tech's Most Valuable Resources

Nvidia faces potential competition as startups like Wafer optimize AI code for various chips, challenging its dominance in AI hardware.
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
4 days ago

Helical closes $10M seed to turn bio foundation models into systems

Helical's thesis is that bio foundation models, AI systems trained on vast genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic datasets, have already crossed a quality threshold that makes computational hypothesis-testing meaningful in pharma research.
Venture
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Why Silicon Valley is really talking about fleeing California (it's not the 5%) | TechCrunch

I don't understand why the billionaires just aren't calling good tax lawyers," he told The San Francisco Standard this week. Gamage insists founders wouldn't be forced to sell. Those with most of their wealth in private stock could open a deferral account for assets they don't want taxed immediately - California would instead take 5% whenever those shares are eventually sold.
US politics
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets | TechCrunch

Family offices are increasingly investing directly in AI startups, bypassing traditional venture capital due to the urgency of the AI boom.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Waiting on Silicon Valley Funding Is Killing Your Startup's Potential

Regional founders are building globally ambitious, locally grounded, often profitable companies despite limited venture capital, creating new innovation centers beyond Silicon Valley.
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