San Francisco-Based Fintech Startup Tally Shuts Down Amid Funding Drought
Tally, a San Francisco fintech startup aiming to help with credit card debt, has shut down after failing to secure necessary funding, despite previously raising $80 million in Series D.
Waymo Initiates Driverless Car Freeway Testing in San Francisco, Sets Eyes on Airport Pickups and Dropoffs
Waymo has begun testing its driverless cars on San Francisco freeways, potentially leading to a broader commercial rollout of autonomous vehicle services.
California Forges Strategic Alliance with NVIDIA to Spearhead AI Innovation and Workforce Development
California partners with NVIDIA to integrate AI education into community colleges and universities, aiming to train 100,000 individuals across various sectors and addressing state challenges.
Waymo One Expands Autonomous Taxi Service in San Francisco and Los Angeles
Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing service now covers more areas in San Francisco and Los Angeles, including Daly City and parts of Hollywood. The expansion comes amidst competition and ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
X, Previously Twitter, to Shut Down San Francisco HQ, to Combine Operations X.ai in Silicon Valley
X, formerly Twitter, is closing its San Francisco HQ and will relocate staff to San Jose and Palo Alto, sharing space with x.AI, as announced by CEO Linda Yaccarino.
Elon Musk Takes Legal Jab at OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, Alleging Racketeering and Betrayal of Mission
Elon Musk has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the AI firm has strayed from its original non-profit mission and is now prioritizing profit.
Vir Biotechnology Slashes 25% Workforce Amid Restructuring Despite Positive Clinical Study in San Francisco
Vir Biotechnology is reducing its workforce by 25%, affecting 141 jobs, as it restructures and focuses on hepatitis research, despite reporting a $138 million loss but maintaining a $1.3 billion valuation.
SEC Charges IRL Founder Abraham Shafi with $170 Million Fraud Over Inflated User Growth Claims
The SEC has charged ex-CEO of IRL, Abraham Shafi, with conducting a $170 million fraud, misleading investors on user numbers and using funds for personal expenses.
Alphabet Eyes Record-Shattering $23 Billion Acquisition of Cybersecurity Titan Wiz Amid Antitrust Gaze
Alphabet is close to buying cybersecurity firm Wiz for around $23 billion, which could be its largest acquisition, amid increasing competition in cloud computing.
Waymo Secures Regulatory Approval to Expand Driverless Taxi Service in San Mateo County Amid Public Debate
Waymo secures California Public Utilities Commission approval to expand its driverless taxi service to San Mateo County, despite mixed opinions from the public and officials.
Elon Musk Accused by Tesla Shareholders of Conflicts of Interest and Resource Misappropriation
Tesla shareholders sue Elon Musk over alleged conflicts of interest and misallocation of resources to a competing AI company, and for purportedly profiting from insider information.
AI-Advancement from OpenAI Unleashes GPT-4o Amid Global AI Protests and Market Frenzy
OpenAI has launched GPT-4o amidst AI global protests, enhancing AI interactions with features like voice conversation and real-time responses. OpenAI plans to eventually offer it for free.
RSA Conference 2024 Ignites at San Francisco's Moscone Center, A Fusion of Cybersecurity Minds and Innovation
The RSA Conference 2024 began in San Francisco, with cybersecurity professionals gathering to share insights and Linda Gray Martin emphasizing the community's role in innovation.












