Databricks Secures $10 Billion in Series J Funding, Surges to $62 Billion Valuation
Databricks raises $10 billion at a $62 billion valuation in a Series J funding round led by Thrive Capital, preparing for growth and market dominance in the AI and data sector.
Google's New Computer Chip May Tap 'Multiversal' Power to Function Billions of Times Faster than Supercomputers; Alphabet Stock Soars
Google's new quantum chip, Willow, claims unprecedented computational power and potentially taps into multiversal resources. Its launch significantly boosted Alphabet's stock, marking a milestone in quantum technology and AI advancement.
Zoox Advances Robotaxi Trials in San Francisco's SoMa, Eyes Public Launch with Early Rider Program in Las Vegas
Zoox starts testing its autonomous robotaxis in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood, initially for employees, with plans to expand and eventually offer rides to the public.
Sam Altman's "World" Unveils Enhanced Iris-Scanning Tech, Amid Privacy Concerns and Global Expansion Efforts
Sam Altman's Worldcoin rebrands to "World," showcasing a new iris-scanning device, the Orb, for proving personhood, with plans to expand its verified human user base.
Battle of the AI Titans: Musk's xAI Corp Moves Into OpenAI's San Fran Turf Amidst Rival Recruitment Frenzy
Elon Musk's xAI Corp hosted a recruitment event at OpenAI's former San Francisco location, coinciding with OpenAI's Dev Day, hinting at intense competition in the AI space.
OpenAI's Valuation Skyrockets to $157 Billion After Securing $6.6 Billion in Funding with Backing from Microsoft and Nvidia
OpenAI secures $6.6 billion in funding, valuing the company at $157 billion, with contributions from Microsoft and Nvidia among others, aiming to advance AI research and expand its capabilities.
UCSF Breaks Ground on $842M Bakar Research and Academic Building to Propel Biomedical Innovation
UCSF has started construction on the Bakar Research and Academic Building to advance biomedical research and academics, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, aiming to open in 2028.
UPDATE: SKAEL Inc's Founder Baba Nadimpalli Faces Fraud Charges by Federal Grand Jury in San Francisco
The former CEO of SKAEL, Baba Nadimpalli, has been charged by a federal grand jury with securities and wire fraud, involving false financial claims to investors.
Startling $30M Fraud Scheme: SEC Charges San Francisco Tech CEO Baba Nadimpalli with Fabricating Revenue and Customer Data
The former CEO of SKAEL Inc., Baba Nadimpalli, is charged by the SEC with committing a $30 million fraud by inflating company revenues and faking customer relationships.
San Francisco Braces for Dreamforce Rush, Traffic Warnings as Tech Giants Gather for World’s Largest AI Event
Dreamforce tech conference in San Francisco triggers traffic with street closures; Salesforce promotes Agentforce, aiming to show advanced AI integration in business and feature industry and celebrity speakers.
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.












