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Ramp in Talks to Hit $40B+ Valuation, 6 Months After Reaching $32B
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Ramp in Talks to Hit $40B+ Valuation, 6 Months After Reaching $32B

Ramp, a corporate spend management startup, is in talks to raise $750 million at a pre-money valuation of over $40 billion, just six months after reaching a $32 billion valuation.

TechCrunch
May 07, 2026·1 min read
Kodiak AI raises $100M at a steep discount, sending its stock tumbling 37%
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Kodiak AI raises $100M at a steep discount, sending its stock tumbling 37%

Kodiak AI's stock plummets 37% after raising $100M at a steep discount, signaling investors' willingness to back the company but not at its current market price.

TechCrunch
May 07, 2026·1 min read
AI Translation Company DeepL Cuts 250 Jobs to Become 'AI-Native'
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AI Translation Company DeepL Cuts 250 Jobs to Become 'AI-Native'

DeepL, a German AI-powered translation service, is laying off 250 employees as it restructures to become an 'AI-native' organization.

The Decoder
May 07, 2026·1 min read
Anthropic and OpenAI Launch Joint Ventures for Enterprise AI Services
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Anthropic and OpenAI Launch Joint Ventures for Enterprise AI Services

Anthropic and OpenAI are launching separate joint ventures to deploy enterprise AI services, backed by major investors and private equity firms.

TechCrunch
May 04, 2026·1 min read
Live updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court battle over the future of OpenAI
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Live updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court battle over the future of OpenAI

Sam Altman and Elon Musk are facing off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of OpenAI and its most well-known product, ChatGPT .

The Verge
May 04, 2026·1 min read
As X shuts down Communities, Acorn debuts an alternative that puts creators in control
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As X shuts down Communities, Acorn debuts an alternative that puts creators in control

A new project called Acorn has launched a way for organizations and creators to build their own online communities as an alternative to centralized social media platforms like Instagram, X, and Threads.

TechCrunch
May 04, 2026·1 min read
Musk's "World War III" Threat in Twitter Lawsuit Haunts Him at OpenAI Trial
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Musk's "World War III" Threat in Twitter Lawsuit Haunts Him at OpenAI Trial

Elon Musk's attempt to settle his lawsuit against OpenAI days before trial reveals a threatening message that may be used as evidence against him.

Ars Technica
May 04, 2026·1 min read
The rise and risks of agent management platforms
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The rise and risks of agent management platforms

As AI agents multiply, businesses are turning to agent management platforms to tame the sprawl and ensure governance, but experts warn of challenges and complexities.

ZDNet
May 04, 2026·1 min read
Cerebras targets $40 billion valuation in second IPO attempt
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Cerebras targets $40 billion valuation in second IPO attempt

AI chip maker Cerebras Systems is heading to the Nasdaq under the ticker CBRS with a targeted valuation of $40 billion.

The Decoder
May 04, 2026·1 min read
RFK Jr.'s New Podcast Is as Unconventional as You'd Expect
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RFK Jr.'s New Podcast Is as Unconventional as You'd Expect

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new podcast promises 'radical transparency' but steers clear of vaccines in its first two episodes, instead focusing on food and celebrity guests.

Wired
May 04, 2026·1 min read
A Federal Worker Was Fired for Filming DOGE. Now She’s Running for Congress
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A Federal Worker Was Fired for Filming DOGE. Now She’s Running for Congress

Alexis Goldstein, a former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employee, was fired after documenting DOGE operatives attempting to access agency equipment, and she's now running for Congress in Maryland.

Wired
May 04, 2026·1 min read
UK firm pioneers data centres using lampposts in Nigeria
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UK firm pioneers data centres using lampposts in Nigeria

A UK-based company, Conflow Power Group Limited, has partnered with a Nigerian state to deploy 50,000 solar-powered smart lampposts that double as a distributed AI data centre.

BBC Technology
May 01, 2026·1 min read
Salesforce launches Agentforce Operations to fix the workflows breaking enterprise AI
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Salesforce launches Agentforce Operations to fix the workflows breaking enterprise AI

Enterprise AI teams are hitting a wall — not because their models can't reason, but because the workflows underneath them were never built for agents.

VentureBeat
May 01, 2026·1 min read
The AI scaffolding layer is collapsing. LlamaIndex's CEO explains what survives.
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The AI scaffolding layer is collapsing. LlamaIndex's CEO explains what survives.

The AI scaffolding layer that developers once needed to ship LLM applications is collapsing, but LlamaIndex CEO Jerry Liu says that's not a problem.

VentureBeat
May 01, 2026·1 min read
xAI Launches Grok 4.3 with Aggressive Pricing and Advanced Voice Cloning
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xAI Launches Grok 4.3 with Aggressive Pricing and Advanced Voice Cloning

xAI introduces Grok 4.3, a new large language model with enhanced performance and aggressive pricing, alongside a fast and powerful voice cloning suite.

VentureBeat
May 01, 2026·1 min read
Scout AI raises $100 million to train its models for war
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Scout AI raises $100 million to train its models for war

Scout AI, a defense tech startup founded by Coby Adcock and Collin Otis, has raised $100 million to develop its AI models for military use, including autonomous vehicles and drones.

TechCrunch
Apr 29, 2026·1 min read
OpenAI lands on AWS one day after Microsoft deal restructuring
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OpenAI lands on AWS one day after Microsoft deal restructuring

Microsoft and OpenAI end their exclusivity deal, paving the way for AWS to roll out three new OpenAI offerings on its Bedrock platform.

The Decoder
Apr 29, 2026·1 min read
Meet Shapes, the app bringing humans and AI into the same group chats
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Meet Shapes, the app bringing humans and AI into the same group chats

Shapes , an app where humans and AI characters chat together in shared group conversations, is emerging from stealth with $8 million in seed funding.

TechCrunch
Apr 29, 2026·1 min read
OpenAI Sued Over Failure to Report Violent ChatGPT Users
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OpenAI Sued Over Failure to Report Violent ChatGPT Users

Seven lawsuits claim OpenAI could have prevented a deadly mass shooting in Canada by reporting a violent ChatGPT user to authorities.

Ars Technica
Apr 29, 2026·1 min read
How Kompas VC is navigating a fragmented world with a regionally sensitive strategy
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How Kompas VC is navigating a fragmented world with a regionally sensitive strategy

Kompas VC is investing in startups that tackle industrial competitiveness challenges with a regionally sensitive approach, backed by a new €160 million fund.

TechCrunch
Apr 28, 2026·1 min read
American AI Startup Poolside Launches Free, High-Performing Open Model Laguna XS.2 for Local Agentic Coding
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American AI Startup Poolside Launches Free, High-Performing Open Model Laguna XS.2 for Local Agentic Coding

Poolside, a US AI startup, has released Laguna XS.2, a free, open-source AI model for local agentic coding, and Laguna M.1, a proprietary model optimized for high-consequence enterprise and government environments.

VentureBeat
Apr 28, 2026·1 min read
Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit
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Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit

Elon Musk takes the stand in a California trial against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, claiming the company's commercialization violates charitable trust.

BBC Technology
Apr 28, 2026·1 min read
Apptronik’s new CPO hire a major step in right direction
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Apptronik’s new CPO hire a major step in right direction

Appronik is preparing for a major growth phase as it begins manufacturing and selling its Apollo humanoid robot.

The Robot Report
Apr 28, 2026·1 min read
Mistral AI Launches Workflows to Streamline Enterprise AI Orchestration
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Mistral AI Launches Workflows to Streamline Enterprise AI Orchestration

Mistral AI unveils Workflows, a production-ready orchestration layer to help companies integrate AI-powered processes into their operations.

The Decoder
Apr 28, 2026·1 min read
Meta Scrambles to Unwind Manus Deal as Beijing's Deadline Looms
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Meta Scrambles to Unwind Manus Deal as Beijing's Deadline Looms

Meta is racing against time to unwind its acquisition of Manus as Beijing's deadline for restoring Chinese assets and removing transferred technology looms.

The Decoder
Apr 28, 2026·1 min read
OpenAI Ends Microsoft Legal Peril Over Its $50B Amazon Deal
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OpenAI Ends Microsoft Legal Peril Over Its $50B Amazon Deal

Microsoft and OpenAI have renegotiated their deal, ending a potential legal dispute over OpenAI's $50 billion agreement with Amazon.

TechCrunch
Apr 27, 2026·1 min read
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are going to court over OpenAI’s future
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Elon Musk and Sam Altman are going to court over OpenAI’s future

Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are heading to trial in Northern California in a case that could have sweeping consequences for the AI company.

MIT Technology Review
Apr 27, 2026·1 min read
China Vetoes Meta's $2B Manus Deal After Months-Long Probe
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China Vetoes Meta's $2B Manus Deal After Months-Long Probe

China's National Development and Reform Commission has blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup founded by Chinese engineers.

TechCrunch
Apr 27, 2026·1 min read
China Kills Meta's Acquisition of Manus as US-China AI Rivalry Deepens
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China Kills Meta's Acquisition of Manus as US-China AI Rivalry Deepens

China has blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI company Manus, citing national security concerns, amid a deepening rivalry between US and Chinese tech giants.

Ars Technica
Apr 27, 2026·1 min read
China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
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China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus

Facebook-owner Meta's acquisition of AI start-up Manus has been blocked by Chinese regulators.

BBC Technology
Apr 27, 2026·1 min read
Elon Musk and Sam Altman Face Off in Court Over OpenAI's Founding Mission
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Elon Musk and Sam Altman Face Off in Court Over OpenAI's Founding Mission

Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI goes to trial in California, with Musk accusing Altman of betraying their non-profit agreement.

The Guardian Technology
Apr 27, 2026·1 min read
Anthropic Equity Offered in Bay Area Home Sale
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Anthropic Equity Offered in Bay Area Home Sale

A Bay Area homeowner is offering a 13-acre property in Mill Valley in exchange for equity in AI startup Anthropic.

TechCrunch
Apr 26, 2026·1 min read
Musk and Altman’s Bitter Feud Over OpenAI Heads to Court
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Musk and Altman’s Bitter Feud Over OpenAI Heads to Court

Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI goes to trial, alleging Altman broke the company's founding agreement.

The Guardian Technology
Apr 26, 2026·1 min read