Creative Commons announces tentative support for AI ‘pay-to-crawl’ systems
The debate over how artificial intelligence companies utilize online content took a significant turn as Creative Commons (CC) announced its cautious support for pay-to-crawl technology. This system aims to compensate…
Ford’s next F-150 Lightning will have a gas generator as it pivots away from large EVs
Ford Motor Company announced Monday it is halting production of the all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck, citing financial pressures and shifting market demands. The automaker will instead focus on a…
Ford is starting a battery storage business to power data centers and the grid
Ford Motor Company is strategically shifting its battery production plans, announcing a new business focused on large-scale battery storage systems. This move comes as the automaker adjusts its electric vehicle…
Nvidia bulks up open source offerings with an acquisition and new open AI models
Nvidia is deepening its commitment to the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence with a dual announcement focused on open source development. The company acquired SchedMD, the creators of the…
Disney’s OpenAI deal is exclusive for just one year — then it’s open season
The entertainment industry is navigating a new frontier as Disney entered into a multi-year licensing partnership with OpenAI, the creator of the Sora text-to-video AI model. This collaboration, revealed last…
I hate that I love Riverside’s AI-driven ‘Rewind’ for podcasters
The rise of artificial intelligence continues to reshape digital content creation, and the podcast industry is no exception. Riverside, an online podcast recording platform, recently launched “Rewind,” an AI-powered year-end…
OpenAI-backed biotech firm Chai Discovery raises $130M Series B at $1.3B valuation
Chai Discovery, a biotechnology startup leveraging artificial intelligence for drug discovery, announced a $130 million Series B funding round Monday, valuing the company at $1.3 billion. The investment will accelerate…
VCs discuss why most consumer AI startups still lack staying power
Despite rapid advancements in generative artificial intelligence, the vast majority of AI startups are currently generating revenue from business clients rather than individual consumers. While large language models (LLMs) like…
Google launched its deepest AI research agent yet — on the same day OpenAI dropped GPT-5.2
Google on Thursday unveiled a revamped version of its research agent, Gemini Deep Research, powered by the new Gemini 3 Pro model. This update expands the tool’s capabilities beyond report…
Stanford’s star reporter takes on Silicon Valley’s ‘money-soaked’ startup culture
Stanford University student Theo Baker is challenging the conventional path of aspiring tech entrepreneurs with his upcoming book, an investigation into the influence of venture capital on campus. His work,…