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Bill Gates Plans Expanded AI Safety Campaign Focused on Corporate Leaders
The Microsoft co-founder is engaging tech executives including Anthropic's Dario Amodei and weighing a major deployment of resources, according to reports.
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Linux 7.2 Kernel Closes as Second-Busiest Release on Record as AI-Assisted Commits Surge
RapidCanvas Secures $29M Series B to Expand Enterprise AI Agent Platform
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Current AI benchmarks fail to cover 90% of the working hours spent across the American economy, according to an analysis of occupational tasks by Mercor.
Nvidia and Cisco Confirm Millions in Donations to White House Ballroom Project
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A research team led by Emory University has increased the quantum efficiency of metal-halide perovskite LEDs to a peak of 37%, advancing flexible near-infrared optoelectronics for sensing and imaging.
HP’s EliteBoard G1a Keyboard PC Faces Performance and Pricing Hurdles in Initial Independent Tests
Lab benchmarks of HP's EliteBoard G1a keyboard PC show a durable, spill-resistant enterprise system constrained by thermal power throttling, single-channel memory, and high pricing.
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Scientists Synthesize Low-Temperature Oxide-Ion Conductor for Fuel Cells
Researchers led by the Institute of Science Tokyo have developed an oxybromide electrolyte that conducts oxide ions at 233°C, bridging a key temperature gap for cleaner energy hardware.
Modal Raises $750M Series D at $15.75B Valuation as Revenue Passes $1B
Developer cloud infrastructure provider Modal has raised $750 million in Series D funding at a $15.75 billion valuation, reporting that annual revenue has crossed $1 billion.
Big Tech Reaches Nearly $200 Billion in AI Startup Buyouts and Licensing Deals
An 18-month dealmaking surge totaling nearly $200 billion in acquisitions, minority stakes, and licensing deals is reshaping control across the AI ecosystem.
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OpenAI infrastructure lead Sachin Katti announced he will step down on Nov. 15 to build a new venture, with CTO of compute Uday Ruddarraju taking over leadership of the compute organization.
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Applied Intuition Reportedly Receives Investment Offers at $30 Billion Valuation
Autonomous vehicle simulation software maker Applied Intuition has received investment offers that would value the company at more than $30 billion, up from $15 billion in June.
Paul Tudor Jones Warns Tech IPO Influx and Fiscal Deficit Could Weigh on Markets in 2027
Hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones warned that 2027 could be a difficult year for the stock market, citing an influx of tech IPOs, secondary offerings for AI build-outs, and a rising U.S. deficit.
Google Releases Gemini 4 Argon for Pro and Ultra Subscribers
Google has released Gemini 4 Argon, the first model in its Gemini 4 generation, rolling out the system globally to paid Gemini app subscribers with integrated coding tools and background task features.
Google Releases Gemini 4 Argon Globally Under Launch Discount
Google has launched Gemini 4 Argon globally for paying API developers and Pro subscribers, rolling out introductory token pricing, internal coding benchmarks, and unredacted access for security defenders.
Longshot Space Technology Raises $20M to Launch Cargo Using Gas-Powered Kinetic Guns
Alameda-based startup Longshot Space Technology has raised approximately $20 million in venture funding to develop horizontal kinetic launch guns capable of firing payloads into orbit.
Meta Debuts Muse Wonder AI Models in Bid to Match Frontier Competitors
Meta has released Muse Wonder, a new family of artificial intelligence models designed for agentic tasks. Independent testing shows the top-tier version performing on par with leading models from Anthropic.
Dell Adapts Enterprise AI Strategy to Silicon Valley's Custom Hardware Builders
Dell Technologies is adjusting its enterprise infrastructure sales approach in Silicon Valley, where technical buyers increasingly favor assembling custom artificial intelligence stacks over prepackaged systems.
Vinci4D Raises $250 Million at $1.5 Billion Valuation for AI Physics Chip Simulation
Vinci4D Inc. has secured $250 million in Series B funding at a $1.5 billion valuation, bringing AI foundation models to early-stage semiconductor physics simulation.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Opens in San Francisco With Focus on AI, Hardware, and Venture Capital
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens Oct. 13 at San Francisco's Moscone West, featuring more than 250 speakers and 300 exhibiting startups across artificial intelligence, robotics, and venture funding.
