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Nvidia’s record $57B revenue and upbeat forecast quiets AI bubble talk

Nvidia's earnings were dominated by its data center business.

How the classic anime ‘Ghost in the Shell’ predicted the future of cybersecurity 30 years ago

The story of the Ghost in the Shell’s main villain the Puppet Master hinted at a future where governments use hackers for espionage, at a time when most of the world had never connected to the internet.

Cavela lands $6.6M to help brands beat pre-tariff manufacturing costs

The startup claims that its AI agents can reduce the cost of product manufacturing by an average of 35%.

VC Jennifer Neundorfer explains how founders can stand out in a crowded AI market

Founders and investors alike are obsessed with AI, and even Neundorfer said her firm, January Ventures, is looking at ways to use AI to make their work more efficient, such as helping to do due diligence on the market and competition.

Function Health raises $298M Series B at $2.5B valuation

From electronic health records and blood tests to the stream of data from wearable devices, the amount of health information people generate is accelerating rapidly. Yet, many users struggle to connect this trove of data in a meaningful way and actually use it to improve their health. Function Health wants to consolidate health data and make it usable for its customers.

Spotify acquires music database WhoSampled

WhoSampled offers an extensive database of songs, samples, covers, remixes, artists, and more. According to its website, it's now tracking more than 1.2 million songs and nearly 622,000 samples. That data is powering Spotify's latest features, like its upcoming music discovery tool SongDNA.

Warner Music settles copyright lawsuit with Udio, signs deal for AI music platform

The subscription service will allow users to make remixes, covers, and new songs using the voices of artists and compositions of songwriters who choose to participate.

OpenAI debuts GPT‑5.1-Codex-Max coding model and it already completed a 24-hour task internally

OpenAI has introduced GPT‑5.1-Codex-Max, a new frontier agentic coding model now available in its Codex developer environment. The release marks a significant step forward in AI-assisted software engineering, offering improved long-horizon reasoning, efficiency, and real-time interactive capabilities. GPT‑5.1-Codex-Max will now replace GPT‑5.1-Codex as the default model across Codex-integrated surfaces.The new model is designed to serve as a persistent, high-context software development agent, c

Legally embattled AI music startup Suno raises at $2.45B valuation on $200M revenue

Suno has been the target of multiple AI training lawsuits but it has grown so rapidly, VCs were delighted to invest.

Rising data center electricity use risks blackouts during winter storms

Data centers are driving record electricity demand, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation is warning that a severe winter storm could push the grid over the edge.

Elon Musk Can’t Legally Sell The Tesla Cybercab As Promised

The billionaire CEO says the steering wheel-less, pedal-less Cybercab goes into production in April. But Tesla doesn’t have the regulatory exemption needed to sell it.

Gov. Greg Abbott Was Ordered to Release Some of His Emails With Elon Musk. Most Are Blacked Out.

Months after fighting to keep secret emails between Gov. Greg Abbott and Elon Musk, Texas officials released 1,400 pages of ...

Elon Musk’s xAI Is in Advanced Talks to Raise $15 Billion, Lifting Valuation

Elon Musk’s artificial-intelligence company, xAI, is in advanced talks to raise $15 billion in new equity at a $230 billion ...

Elon Musk’s xAI in talks to raise $15B at $230B valuation: report

The deal would hike xAI’s valuation to $230 billion, up from $113 billion earlier this year, according to a report.

Elon Musk makes first public visit to the White House since feud with Trump

Elon Musk attended a dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He has toned down criticism of President Donald ...

Watch Live: Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Jensen Huang Speak At Saudi-US Business Forum

President Donald Trump is expected to make remarks Wednesday at investment summit with Saudi Arabia, after a conversation ...

Elon Musk Donated $474 Million In 2024, Largely Towards Entities He Controls

Elon Musk's foundation gave away a record $474 million in 2024, with the vast majority again going to entities he controls.

Elon Musk claps back at Billie Eilish after viral social media post

Billie Eilish's clash with Elon Musk over wealth and activism intensified this week highlighting their stark contrast and ...

Elon Musk announces massive xAI data center in Saudi Arabia

Elon Musk and Jensen Huang shared plans to build some of the world’s largest data centers in the Middle East as part of ...

Elon Musk: ‘Work Will Become Optional’

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk took to the stage Wednesday at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum and touted the advances of ...