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India signs deals to boost startup growth and global trade access
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed over 50 Memoranda of Understanding with leading companies, an aggressive, multi-faceted push to integrate private sector
AI Funding Concentrated, Raises Concerns for Broader Ecosystem
Just one month after raising $400 million at a $2 billion valuation, robotics startup Generalist AI is already in talks for a new round that could push its value to $3 billion, according to Business I
GS Retail Launches AI Program for Internal Efficiency
GS Retail now leverages AI to automate its complex month-end financial closing processes, signaling a deeper integration of artificial intelligence.
Kennesaw State fund invests $700K in student startups since 2021
A startup founded by Kennesaw State University alumni, HappyDoc, independently raised more than $5 million in outside investment after receiving early, non-dilutive support from a university fund.
Capital concentration impacts early-stage venture funding in 2026
In the first half of 2026, venture funding for fintech startups surged by nearly 23% to $28.
Oracle IMSA Labs Launches AI Startup Program for Motorsport Data
Millions of telemetry events generated during each IMSA race weekend will now fuel AI startups building solutions on Oracle's cloud, transforming high-speed data into a proving ground for cutting-edge
Hyundai Engineering Showcases Construction Safety Innovations at Demo Day
On the 8th, Hyundai Engineering & Construction gathered 12 construction safety startups at Startup Venture Campus Seoul, showcasing a strategic shift from internal safety protocols to aggressive exter
The Small Stuff reclaims lives from convenience, boosting well-being
Despite modern appliances and services saving the average household 2 hours per week on chores, 60% of adults report a decrease in perceived free time over the last decade, according to a Gallup Poll
Ford Rehires Hundreds of Veteran Engineers to Fix AI Failures
Ford Motor Company recently rehired approximately 350 engineering staff after an internal initiative to replace some employees with AI tools did not yield expected outcomes, according to HOKANEWS .
Elon Musk's orbital data center feasibility faces scrutiny
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Patronus AI builds digital worlds for AI agent stress testing
Patronus AI, a startup founded in 2023 by former Meta AI researchers, recently secured $50 million in a Series B funding round led by Greenfield Partners, bringing its total capital to $70 million.
YouTube Doubles Playback Speed Options for Shorts Viewers
Users will soon be able to watch YouTube Shorts at double speed, a move signaling YouTube's aggressive push for rapid content consumption over nuanced engagement.
White House Urges OpenAI to Delay New Model Release Amid Safety Concerns
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly told staff the White House would approve access to its new GPT 5.
Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs Amid AI-Driven Tech Restructuring
Oracle, a tech giant, shed 21,000 roles in the past year, a 13% workforce reduction, explicitly citing AI adoption as a reason for the cuts.
Founders Fund co-leads $22M round for humane fish harvesting tech
A robot named Poseidon now humanely kills thousands of pounds of fish weekly across three US states.
Former OpenAI Staff Launch AI Footprint Tracker 'In The Weights'
Macaulay Culkin, the actor known for 'Home Alone', currently holds the top position with a strength score of 988 on 'In the Weights'.
Signal President Whittaker warns users AI chatbots are not friends
Signal President Meredith Whittaker explicitly warned users not to treat AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Claude as friends, conscious beings, or sentient interlocutors, according to Yellow .
IIT Madras secures $100M deep-tech deals at Bharat Innovates
At Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, IIT Madras and its global arm, IITM Global, secured nine MoUs valued at USD 100 million with European industry leaders and investors.
PotPlayer Optimizes Performance for Over 300 Video Formats
After two decades of unwavering loyalty, one dedicated user abandoned VLC for a free video player offering a sleeker interface and native HEVC support.
Murata Launches MedTech Open Innovation Program for ASEAN, India Startups
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UK Government to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16 by 2027
By early 2027, children under 16 in the UK will be legally barred from accessing major social media platforms.
AI industry layoffs spark powder keg concerns for tech workers
Last month alone, nearly 40,000 tech workers were laid off, marking the highest number in two years, with AI consistently cited as the primary reason.
KPMG retracts AI report after companies dispute findings
KPMG, a global consulting giant, pulled its 'Redefining excellence in the age of agentic AI' report after it was revealed to contain approximately 40 AI-generated hallucinations out of 45 citations, a
US Government Restricts Anthropic AI Access to US Nationals
Just three days after its release, Anthropic's 'most capable AI model available to the public,' Claude Fable 5, had its access restricted to US nationals by the U.S. government.
Avataar.ai Launches Varya, Indigenous AI Video Model Backed by IndiaAI
Avataar.ai's Varya, an indigenous video-generation AI model, launched with support from the IndiaAI Mission, offers culturally relevant video 10 times faster than competitors for just $0.005 per secon
Equal AI raises $30 million for AI call screening in India
In just over a year, Equal AI's Android app has surged past a million monthly active users in India.
ShinyHunters gang claims Oracle PeopleSoft server breach
The University of Nottingham publicly confirmed a cyber incident where attackers claimed to have published its data, revealing a sophisticated 'gadget chain' attack targeting Oracle PeopleSoft servers
Justin Ernest's $20B Exit Validates Startup Investments Without VC Funding
Justin Ernest's Sabertooth Capital deployed nearly $500 million into high-growth startups like Anthropic and SpaceX in the past year, operating without a traditional venture capital fund, according to
Google Slashes AI Subscription Price to $4.99 to Win Market Share
Google has slashed the monthly price of its AI Plus subscription by 37.
Waymo's new model simulates human drivers for safety benchmarks
Waymo, a leader in autonomous vehicles, has developed a new computer model that simulates the internal 'surprise' a human driver feels just before a crash.