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Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 hours ago

I moved to San Francisco to work in AI. Living here requires sacrifices I gave up normalcy to gain access.

Surrounding oneself with ambitious individuals in San Francisco fuels personal and professional growth in the tech industry.
Media industry
fromAxios
2 hours ago

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.
Psychology
fromThe Verge
15 hours ago

Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want

LLMs are not a groundbreaking discovery; many concepts they embody have been known for a long time.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
19 hours ago

I Had the Dream Job Everyone Wanted. Then My Peers and I Lost It All.

Mass layoffs in tech have left many experienced professionals feeling humiliated and uncertain about their future job prospects.
#ai
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
20 hours ago

This 30-Year-Old CEO Reveals the Surprising Reason Behind His Startup's $11 Billion Growth

Harvey, an AI startup for legal professionals, reached an $11 billion valuation by learning from failures, according to CEO Winston Weinberg.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The 'AI is inevitable' trap

Allbirds claims to be an AI company, reflecting a trend of companies leveraging AI for market gains despite mixed public sentiment.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 days ago

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

Sam Brown turned a layoff due to AI into an opportunity, co-founding Fathom AI, which achieved significant revenue with minimal investment.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
20 hours ago

This 30-Year-Old CEO Reveals the Surprising Reason Behind His Startup's $11 Billion Growth

Harvey, an AI startup for legal professionals, reached an $11 billion valuation by learning from failures, according to CEO Winston Weinberg.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The 'AI is inevitable' trap

Allbirds claims to be an AI company, reflecting a trend of companies leveraging AI for market gains despite mixed public sentiment.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 days ago

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

Sam Brown turned a layoff due to AI into an opportunity, co-founding Fathom AI, which achieved significant revenue with minimal investment.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
15 hours ago

How Startups Can Outmaneuver Big Companies and Carve Their Own Market

Understanding market systems and building partnerships with incumbents can accelerate startup growth and mitigate risks.
#venture-capital
Venture
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

I used to be a VC. Now I've found a better way to build a company

Many successful companies raised minimal VC funding, challenging the notion that large investments are necessary for success.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets | TechCrunch

Sequoia Capital has raised $7 billion for a new fund focused on late-stage AI investments in the U.S. and Europe.
Venture
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

I used to be a VC. Now I've found a better way to build a company

Many successful companies raised minimal VC funding, challenging the notion that large investments are necessary for success.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets | TechCrunch

Sequoia Capital has raised $7 billion for a new fund focused on late-stage AI investments in the U.S. and Europe.
fromtherealdeal.com
13 hours ago

Together AI leases 150K sf for new HQ in SF's Showplace Square

Together AI's move to a new headquarters represents a 4,900 percent increase in office space, reflecting the company's rapid growth in the generative AI sector.
NYC startup
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
4 hours ago

AI pressure forces GitHub to make changes to Copilot offering

GitHub is suspending new sign-ups for Copilot plans and tightening usage limits to maintain service stability for existing users.
#apple
Apple
fromAxios
2 hours ago

Apple enters post-Cook era chasing its next hit

Tim Cook will step down as CEO, transitioning to executive chairman, while John Ternus becomes CEO and Johny Srouji is promoted to chief hardware officer.
Apple
fromwww.businessinsider.com
12 hours ago

The biggest question for Apple's new CEO: Does he need an iPhone for the AI era?

John Ternus, Apple's new CEO, may lead the company successfully like Tim Cook, despite not being a product innovator like Steve Jobs.
Apple
fromAxios
2 hours ago

Apple enters post-Cook era chasing its next hit

Tim Cook will step down as CEO, transitioning to executive chairman, while John Ternus becomes CEO and Johny Srouji is promoted to chief hardware officer.
Apple
fromwww.businessinsider.com
12 hours ago

The biggest question for Apple's new CEO: Does he need an iPhone for the AI era?

John Ternus, Apple's new CEO, may lead the company successfully like Tim Cook, despite not being a product innovator like Steve Jobs.
fromTNW | Business
2 hours ago

SpaceX's public IPO filing confirms Musk and insiders retain dominant voting control

Musk holds approximately 42% of SpaceX's equity but controls roughly 79% of its votes through super-voting shares that carry disproportionately higher voting rights per share.
European startups
#openai
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
7 hours ago

Why OpenAI is 'running at lightning speed' to build an ad business

OpenAI is rapidly developing its ad business to compete with established players like Google and Meta.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

The Musk vs Altman trial is fast approaching. The stakes are high for OpenAI and its CEO.

Elon Musk claims he was misled about OpenAI's nonprofit status and seeks legal remedies against its cofounders.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
7 hours ago

Why OpenAI is 'running at lightning speed' to build an ad business

OpenAI is rapidly developing its ad business to compete with established players like Google and Meta.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
20 hours ago

District 5 San Jose candidates speak on progressive priorities - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates in the District 5 San Jose City Council race focus on addressing the city's affordability crisis through progressive policy platforms.
DevOps
fromMedium
14 hours ago

The AI Infrastructure Stack in 2026: Companies Building the Future of AI

AI infrastructure companies are transforming the deployment and scaling of artificial intelligence into full production systems with essential governance and observability.
UX design
fromInfoQ
11 hours ago

Dynamic Moments: Weaving LLMs into Deep Personalization at DoorDash

DoorDash is focusing on hyper-personalization to enhance user experience and capture all shoppable moments beyond just restaurant food.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
16 hours ago

I'll Buy This 1 Pick-And-Shovel AI Stock With My Eyes Closed - Here's Why

Amphenol offers diversified exposure to data centers at a lower valuation compared to peers, making it a compelling investment opportunity.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

Two Makers Just Built the Pocket Linux PC Big Tech Refused To Make - Yanko Design

The CyberFold is a foldable clamshell cyberdeck that bears a striking resemblance to an oversized Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP. Inside is a surprisingly capable Linux computer, complete with a touchscreen, a full QWERTY keyboard, stereo speakers, and a proper port selection.
Gadgets
Wellness
fromEntrepreneur
21 hours ago

3 Biohacks High-Performing Entrepreneurs Are Using to Outlast Burnout

Founder performance relies on engineered energy rather than just personality or ambition.
Marketing
fromInc
1 day ago

Startups Are Spending Six Figures to Show Up on College Campuses. How They're Winning Over Coeds

Companies are increasingly targeting college campuses for growth marketing, shifting budgets from social media to on-campus events and promotions.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

San Jose lawmaker at center of AI regulation fight - San Jose Spotlight

A coalition urges Rep. Sam Liccardo to reject a pro-AI PAC endorsement that seeks to centralize AI regulation under federal control.
#palantir
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and 'regressive' cultures | TechCrunch

Palantir's summary of CEO Alexander Karp's book emphasizes the moral responsibilities of Silicon Valley and critiques cultural attitudes towards technology.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
17 hours ago

Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto

Palantir faces criticism for promoting a surveillance state and controversial ideologies through its contracts and CEO's statements.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and 'regressive' cultures | TechCrunch

Palantir's summary of CEO Alexander Karp's book emphasizes the moral responsibilities of Silicon Valley and critiques cultural attitudes towards technology.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
17 hours ago

Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto

Palantir faces criticism for promoting a surveillance state and controversial ideologies through its contracts and CEO's statements.
Productivity
fromFortune
2 days ago

Jensen Huang bans one-on-one meetings, and Airbnb's Brian Chesky doesn't use email-meet the CEOs with unconventional work-life rules | Fortune

Some CEOs are redefining corporate norms by prioritizing efficiency and transparency over traditional meeting structures.
US news
fromFast Company
1 day ago

America's 'Laser Dome' starts here

The U.S. military is set to deploy high-energy laser weapons for air defense against weaponized drones after a safety agreement with the FAA.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

High gas prices gouge Silicon Valley households - San Jose Spotlight

Surging gas prices will reduce household income by $1.1 billion and eliminate 2,600 jobs in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties this year.
#meta
Wearables
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Meta Glasses Are Comfortable, Functional, and Make My Spouse Recoil in Fear

Meta's AI-enabled glasses are popular and stylish, but concerns about privacy and social acceptance persist.
Wearables
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Meta Glasses Are Comfortable, Functional, and Make My Spouse Recoil in Fear

Meta's AI-enabled glasses are popular and stylish, but concerns about privacy and social acceptance persist.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
12 hours ago

Meta continues Reality Labs layoffs as even larger cuts reportedly loom

Meta laid off over 700 employees in California, primarily from its Reality Labs division, amid ongoing financial losses and plans for further global cuts.
Digital life
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

This Tech Investor Hasn't Touched a Laptop or Desktop Computer Since 2010. Here's Why.

Keith Rabois has operated without laptops since 2010, using only mobile devices for increased focus and productivity.
Graphic design
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Anthropic now has a design assistant too

Anthropic has launched Claude Design, a tool for generating designs and prototypes using its advanced vision model, Opus 4.7.
#amazon
Venture
fromTechCrunch
12 hours ago

Anthropic takes $5B from Amazon and pledges $100B in cloud spending in return | TechCrunch

Amazon invests $5 billion in Anthropic, raising total investment to $13 billion, while Anthropic commits over $100 billion to AWS over ten years.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
12 hours ago

Amazon will invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic in a broad deal

Amazon invests $5 billion in Anthropic, with potential for $20 billion more, while Anthropic commits to $100 billion in AWS technologies over the next decade.
Artificial intelligence
fromnews.bitcoin.com
7 hours ago

Amazon Invests $5 Billion More in Anthropic, Secures 10-Year AWS Deal Worth $100 Billion

Amazon invested $5 billion in Anthropic, raising total investment to $13 billion, with a $100 billion commitment to AWS over 10 years for Claude model training.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
12 hours ago

Anthropic takes $5B from Amazon and pledges $100B in cloud spending in return | TechCrunch

Amazon invests $5 billion in Anthropic, raising total investment to $13 billion, while Anthropic commits over $100 billion to AWS over ten years.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
12 hours ago

Amazon will invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic in a broad deal

Amazon invests $5 billion in Anthropic, with potential for $20 billion more, while Anthropic commits to $100 billion in AWS technologies over the next decade.
Artificial intelligence
fromnews.bitcoin.com
7 hours ago

Amazon Invests $5 Billion More in Anthropic, Secures 10-Year AWS Deal Worth $100 Billion

Amazon invested $5 billion in Anthropic, raising total investment to $13 billion, with a $100 billion commitment to AWS over 10 years for Claude model training.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
20 hours ago

Meta CTO says he feels stressed out 4-5 times a year and he knows the 'trigger'

Andrew Bosworth manages work stress through prioritization, deep breathing, exercise, and family time, feeling stressed only a few times a year.
#ai-impact
fromFortune
18 hours ago
Tech industry

This talent CEO says laid-off tech workers are ignoring a $300K 'white-collar trade job' with 81K openings a year | Fortune

AI's impact on jobs is real, but demand for skilled technicians in data center infrastructure is rising, offering new career opportunities.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
20 hours ago

Nvidia's Jensen Huang says AI assistants will act more like overbearing managers rather than job destroyers: 'They'll be micromanaging you' | Fortune

Tech leaders are divided on AI's impact on jobs, with some predicting job loss and others, like Jensen Huang, seeing opportunities for enhanced human work.
Tech industry
fromFortune
18 hours ago

This talent CEO says laid-off tech workers are ignoring a $300K 'white-collar trade job' with 81K openings a year | Fortune

AI's impact on jobs is real, but demand for skilled technicians in data center infrastructure is rising, offering new career opportunities.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
20 hours ago

Nvidia's Jensen Huang says AI assistants will act more like overbearing managers rather than job destroyers: 'They'll be micromanaging you' | Fortune

Tech leaders are divided on AI's impact on jobs, with some predicting job loss and others, like Jensen Huang, seeing opportunities for enhanced human work.
fromFortune
13 hours ago

Financially struggling, AI power startup Fermi loses its CEO and CFO for '2.0' reset | Fortune

Fermi's market cap has fallen from nearly $20 billion in October down to $3.4 billion as of April 20, including a nearly 18% dip on the news of the leadership changes.
NYC startup
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
44 minutes ago

Yelp adds AI-powered search and booking for local services

Yelp now allows users to book appointments and order food directly through its platform, enhancing its service offerings.
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
3 hours ago

VisioLab raises $11M to scale its AI-powered iPad checkout

VisioLab's self-checkout system is designed to be low-hardware, allowing customers to place their items under a standard Apple iPad, where a camera-based AI identifies them in seconds without the need for barcodes or specialized equipment.
European startups
Business
fromFortune
1 day ago

Cisco's John Chambers lived through the dot-com crash. He says the AI bubble is harder to navigate | Fortune

The stock market is currently in a bubble, as indicated by the Buffett Indicator exceeding 200%.
Mission District
fromThesanjoseblog
1 day ago

Monterey Corridor Safety Initiative Signals Stronger Future for San Jose Commerce

The Monterey Corridor Business Association launched a safety initiative to enhance visibility and support law enforcement across 1,500 businesses.
Wellness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I visited a members-only tech hub to see the biohacking tricks Silicon Valley founders swear by. It wasn't what I expected.

Biohack Miami's wellness event in San Francisco showcased practical biohacking tips focused on immediate well-being rather than solely on longevity.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days ago

They want to represent S.F. in Congress. Here's how they'd tackle AI, crypto and tech.

Candidates for California's 11th congressional district emphasize tech regulation, with differing views on federal digital currency and the role of tech in government.
#tim-cook
Apple
fromwww.businessinsider.com
11 hours ago

I rated Tim Cook a 'loser' in 2013. He went on to make Apple the biggest winner and prove Silicon Valley wrong.

Tim Cook's leadership at Apple redefined success beyond founder-centric narratives, proving that non-founders can also create significant value.
Apple
fromMail Online
1 hour ago

Insiders reveal the REAL reason for Tim Cook's departure from Apple

Tim Cook's departure from Apple is linked to the underwhelming launch of its AI system, Apple Intelligence.
Apple
fromwww.businessinsider.com
13 hours ago

Read Tim Cook's farewell letter reflecting on his time at Apple

Tim Cook reflects on his 15 years at Apple, emphasizing customer connection and expressing confidence in his successor, John Ternus.
Apple
fromwww.businessinsider.com
11 hours ago

I rated Tim Cook a 'loser' in 2013. He went on to make Apple the biggest winner and prove Silicon Valley wrong.

Tim Cook's leadership at Apple redefined success beyond founder-centric narratives, proving that non-founders can also create significant value.
Apple
fromMail Online
1 hour ago

Insiders reveal the REAL reason for Tim Cook's departure from Apple

Tim Cook's departure from Apple is linked to the underwhelming launch of its AI system, Apple Intelligence.
Apple
fromwww.businessinsider.com
13 hours ago

Read Tim Cook's farewell letter reflecting on his time at Apple

Tim Cook reflects on his 15 years at Apple, emphasizing customer connection and expressing confidence in his successor, John Ternus.
#google
Marketing tech
fromGREY Journal
22 hours ago

How Founders Use AI Agents for Marketing in 2026

Jacob Bank scaled his newsletter to 50,000 subscribers using 40 AI agents for $500/month, replacing a traditional marketing team costing $50,000/year.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
16 hours ago

CEO of AI $1.5 Billion Startup Accused of Massive Fraud by Justice Department

iLearning Engines allegedly faked customer relationships and revenues, leading to significant fraud charges against its CEO and CFO.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber enters its assetmaxxing era | TechCrunch

Uber has committed over $10 billion to autonomous vehicle technology, including $7.5 billion for future robotaxi purchases.
Software development
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

The CEO of a $19.9 Billion Startup Says Businesses Are In Danger of Being Replaced By Vibe Coding - But This One App Is 'Quite Safe'

Vibe coding uses AI to write code from plain language prompts, raising software quality and threatening companies reliant on outdated tools.
#san-francisco
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 days ago

What San Francisco's AI billboards say about the state of the industry

San Francisco's billboards reflect a booming AI industry focused on practical applications, largely ignoring safety and governance issues.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Sources: Cursor in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation as enterprise growth surges | TechCrunch

Cursor is nearing a funding round of at least $2 billion, with returning investors Thrive and Andreessen Horowitz expected to lead the financing at a $50 billion valuation. The deal terms are not final and may still change.
Venture
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

Designing Memory for AI Agents: Inside Linkedin's Cognitive Memory Agent

LinkedIn's Cognitive Memory Agent enables context-aware AI systems that retain knowledge across interactions, enhancing personalization and continuity.
#artificial-intelligence
fromFast Company
15 hours ago
Silicon Valley

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: 'Most people will lose their job to somebody who uses AI'-not to AI itself

AI technology will create more opportunities than it destroys in the job market.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
15 hours ago

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: 'Most people will lose their job to somebody who uses AI'-not to AI itself

AI technology will create more opportunities than it destroys in the job market.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.
Silicon Valley
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Coinbase Starts Rolling out AI Agents Modeled After 'Legendary' Employees

Coinbase is testing AI agents modeled after former employees for use in virtual environments like Slack and email.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Meet the 'Godmother of Silicon Valley,' a high school teacher who quietly shaped the tech industry

Esther Wojcicki significantly influenced Silicon Valley through her innovative teaching methods and philosophy in journalism education.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
11 hours ago

Anthropic bites back in the compute wars with Amazon partnership

Anthropic is investing heavily in compute capacity to enhance its Claude models, competing directly with OpenAI's infrastructure advantage.
Silicon Valley
fromMission Local
4 days ago

AI boom is city's weirdest tech boom, says S.F.'s chief economist

The AI boom in San Francisco significantly differs from previous tech booms, impacting jobs and office space occupancy.
#ai-ethics
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

How Silicon Valley Is Turning Scientists Into Exploited Gig Workers

Silicon Valley's success is deeply rooted in government-funded research, which has been crucial for foundational technologies.
Philosophy
fromTNW | Opinion
1 month ago

Opinion: The Sacred and the Silicon Valley

Pope Leo XIV instructed priests against using artificial intelligence to write homilies, asserting that AI cannot share faith and that human spiritual presence is irreplaceable in pastoral communication.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 days ago

Silicon Valley has no monopoly on AI brain power. That's why Demis Hassabis is very happy to stay in London | Fortune

Demis Hassabis emphasizes extreme dedication and planning in achieving goals, advocating for diverse AI innovation centers beyond Silicon Valley.
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

Silicon Valley Execs and Venture Capitalists Jump on Matt Mahan's Early Bandwagon

Initial fundraising reports from the first week of Matt Mahan's gubernatorial campaign filed Tuesday reveal the depth of support for the moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley executives and venture capitalists. Reports filed with the California Secretary of State show just 21 individuals contributed more than $1.6 million to Matt Mahan for Governor 2026 in the first two days of his campaign.
US politics
Artificial intelligence
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Park: San Jose's 'AI for All' is a strong start, but California must go further - San Jose Spotlight

AI companies and educators must collaborate to ensure accessible AI, integrating AI literacy and ethics so innovation expands human potential responsibly.
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