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GoFundMe is setting its sights on a philanthropic product historically favored by the ultra-wealthy as it looks to expand beyond its crowdfunding...
The investor’s summer tradition continues as he prepares to step down as CEO.
Judges ruled in favor of Meta and Anthropic over fair use in A.I. training, but future cases may hinge on market harm to creators.
Nvidia’s CEO says the company has outgrown its chipmaker identity and is now building the infrastructure for a robotic future.
Meta has successfully poached three OpenAI researchers as Mark Zuckerberg doubles down on hiring top A.I. experts.
FedEx cites China tariffs and end of de minimis rule as key drivers of a $170 million hit, prompting it to cut its annual forecast for the year.
Despite Elon Musk’s renewed focus, Tesla’s European market share shrinks as Chinese EVs surge and Model Y refresh falls flat.
The Laude Institute will offer grants, labs and infrastructure to empower computer scientists solving real-world A.I. problems.
Harvey AI’s $300 million funding is set to ignite a legal revolution, one A.I. tool at a time.
Writer CEO May Habib sees a future where generative A.I. transforms traditional labor through smart automation. None of its 300 clients has cut jobs...
Tesla begins testing its self-driving robotaxi service in Austin with safety monitors onboard and cautious optimism from investors.
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has released its first images, unveiling galaxies, nebulae and over 2,000 new asteroids.
Reddit's story began two decades ago in the same place as many legendary Silicon Valley startups: a college dorm room.
Two of Reddit's top executives have been with the company since the very beginning.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says Meta’s lavish signing bonuses won’t build a great A.I. culture, despite Zuckerberg’s intense recruitment blitz.
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek's investment firm led a $690 million round in Helsing, a leading European A.I. defense startup.
The social scientist led a three-year study, backed by Sam Altman, to explore the real-world impact of unconditional cash transfers on work and...
"These new products are features I've wanted to build since my first day at Reddit," said Jen Wong, Reddit's chief operating officer.
From Hemingway to Buffett, Sun Valley has been a quiet backdrop for legends, landmark deals and literary history for nearly 90 years.
Wang leaves Scale AI to join Meta's elite team aiming to develop superhuman A.I.
Mattel’s next wave of toys could talk back, thanks to its new A.I. partnership with OpenAI.
A.I. debates heat up as tech leaders like Huang, Amodei, and Schmidt weigh in on its impact on jobs and productivity.
The annual Allen & Co. Sun Valley conference returns this July with a high-powered guest list of tech CEOs, media bosses and billionaire dealmakers.
Polymarket partners with X to offer real-time prediction market insights and drive user engagement through creative product integrations.
Meta eyes a $10 billion deal with Scale AI, signaling a stronger push for A.I. research and innovation, with potential shifts in the tech industry’s...
WBD announces a split into two entities to better focus on streaming and cable global networks, with a target closure by 2026.
Ackman’s $2 billion Uber stake has sparked a close relationship with CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, who welcomes his feedback and long-term vision.
A second auction for 23andMe's assets opens after Anne Wojcicki's higher bid.
Reddit claims Anthropic used its content to train A.I. models without approval, filing a lawsuit to protect user data.
As Tesla struggles, SpaceX emerges as Musk’s moneymaker with $15.5 billion projected revenue in 2025.
Bengio’s LawZero is taking on A.I.'s darkest tendencies—from deception to goal misalignment.
Jony Ive and Sam Altman are building a post-smartphone A.I. product—one they hope will reset our uneasy relationship with technology.
Uber's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi will finally have a second-in-command in the form of Andrew MacDonald, the company's new president and chief operating...
With backing from Uber and Nvidia, Waabi is betting on generative A.I. and simulation to lead the future of driverless long-haul trucking.
President Trump pulled billionaire Jared Isaacman's NASA nomination amid scrutiny over past Democratic donations and tensions with Elon Musk.
Observer spoke with cognitive scientist Gary Marcus about his deep doubts surrounding large language models and the future of A.I.
Shein executive Peter Pernot-Day spoke at Web Summit Vancouver about how the brand’s on-demand model fuels speed, variety and sustainability claims.
Grammarly co-founder Max Lytvyn spoke to Observer about the company’s A.I. ambitions and its race to outpace a growing field of rivals.
Microsoft president Brad Smith calls for historic lessons to guide a fairer global rollout of A.I., with investment in infrastructure and skills.
From custom feeds to open-source tools, Bluesky is scaling fast by avoiding ads and decentralizing trust in a post-X digital landscape.
As Elon Musk’s public profile grows more chaotic, the company’s top lieutenants are keeping Tesla’s core business on track.
As international deals bypass the U.S. and deficits surge, Ray Dalio warns the country is losing its place in the global economic order.
Fei-Fei Li calls for stronger support of academic research while developing immersive 3D A.I. technologies at her startup, World Labs.
Jony Ive and his design firm LoveFrom will assume design and creative responsibilities across both OpenAI and io going forward.
Ray Kurzweil’s robotics startup Beyond Imagination is developing humanoid robots to tackle labor shortages and is reportedly raising $100 million to...
Retro Biosciences is advancing anti-aging therapies and stem cell innovations through global partnerships.
Regeneron acquires bankrupt 23andMe for $256M, taking over its DNA database and services while pledging to uphold privacy standards.
Ken Griffin is giving $15 million and rare documents to the National Constitution Center ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.
Jamie Dimon confirmed his plan to step down as JPMorgan CEO within five years during the bank’s investor day, saying succession planning is well...
Virgin Galactic returns to space tourism with a new spacecraft, higher prices and plans to clear its 700-person backlog in a single year.