Yahoo Snaps Up AI News App Artifact to Personalize Content, Founders Join Advisory Role
Yahoo acquires AI news aggregator Artifact, developed by Instagram co-founders, to integrate its personalization technology into Yahoo's news network and enhance user experience.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Steps Down from Startup Fund, Ian Hathaway Takes the Helm Amid Governance Revisions
Sam Altman steps down from OpenAI's venture capital fund, which will now be led by Ian Hathaway. The fund, not directly invested in by OpenAI, is scrutinized for its governance.
Judge Dismisses Musk's Lawsuit Against Digital Hate Group as an Attack on Free Speech
Judge Breyer dismissed a lawsuit by X Corp against the CCDH, criticizing the company for trying to stifle free speech rather than addressing data scraping concerns.
Reddit Stirs Wall Street With a Strong IPO, Shares Soar 38% Above Initial Price on NYSE Debut
Reddit's IPO on the NYSE saw shares soar 38% above the set price, valuing the company at $8.87 billion, despite initial expectations of a $6.4 billion valuation at IPO.
Adyen Bolsters Presence in North America With New 150,000-Sq-Ft San Francisco Office
Adyen expands its presence in North America by securing a new 150,000-square-foot San Francisco office to support its growth and proximity to significant clients.
Amazon Climate Pledge Fund Invests $7.7 Million in AI Firm Glacier to Revolutionize Recycling, Aiming for Sustainability Boost in Cities Like Detroit
Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund invests $7.7 million in Glacier, a firm using AI and robotics to revolutionize recycling by sorting materials and collecting data to improve sustainability.
OpenGov's Valuation Soars to $1.8 Billion as Cox Enterprises Acquires Majority Stake, Paving Way for Enhanced GovTech
OpenGov's valuation hits $1.8 billion after Cox Enterprises acquires a majority stake, expanding the cloud software provider's reach across government agencies.
Even SF Detractors Return as AI Bloom Drives Startup Funding; Rival Tech Hubs Austin, Miami See Steep Declines
Even previously skeptical tech and finance figures are returning to San Francisco, drawn by its booming AI industry. The city's tech industry roots prove deep as rival hubs Austin and Miami face steep declines.
Lambda Secures $320M Boost for AI Ambitions with Series C Led by USIT, Elevates GPU Cloud Platform
Lambda secures $320 million in Series C funding led by USIT to expand its AI-focused GPU cloud services, with participation from B Capital, SK Telecom, T. Rowe Price Associates, and others.
Meta's Oversight Board Upholds Controversial Biden Video on Facebook, Calls for Policy Reform Ahead of Elections
The Oversight Board allowed an edited Biden video on Facebook but urged Meta to revise its manipulated media policy, which it found incoherent and too focused on content creation rather than preventing harm.












