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Japan to set special aid category for community-based startups
Japan's internal affairs ministry plans to set a special category under its existing support program for community-based startups, in order to back up projects using artificial intelligence. The ministry aims to promote what is known as AI…
This Trump-linked startup plans to put humanoid robots in the military
Foundation Future Industries, a start-up founded in 2024, aims to leverage humanoid robots for military and industrial work, rather than household tasks and the service sector. The start-up has already tested its humanoid robots in Ukraine and is…
Rejected 4 times in H-1B lottery, Google employee quit job and built startup
Rejected four times in the H-1B visa lottery, a Google employee feared he would have to leave the United States and move back to Nepal. Instead, he quit his high-paying job, launched an AI startup and eventually secured a green card. Karki recently…
I worked with Steve Jobs at Apple, where every OS update killed startups. AI founders are about to face the same thing
Apple famously rendered scores of startups and third-party tools obsolete with nearly every OS update since the mid-2000s. “Sherlocking” regularly kicked promising companies to the curb by effectively erasing their reason to exist…
Rejected 4 times in H-1B lottery, Nepal techie quit Google's Rs 2.8-crore job and built startup
Walking away from a Rs 2.8-crore job at Google to start his own company and eventually secure a US green card, Nepal-born techie Pratik Karki has a story that reads like a dream. Just a few years ago, he feared he might be forced to leave behind…
A robot startup is wreaking havoc on short-term rentals in San Francisco - Airbnb hosts allege 'guests' secretly tested robots indoors, left the units completely trashed
A $2 billion San Fransico startup called 'The Bot Company' seems to be secretly testing robots in short-term rentals. Multiple Airbnb hosts report their units have been left in poor condition, with similar signs of damage forming a pattern across…
The Future Of AI Commerce In Travel Depends On Who Controls Trust
Minister Delegate for artificial intelligence and digital technologies Clara Chappaz (R) and Managing Director of OVHCloud, Benjamin Revcolevschi take part in a governmental visit at the data centre of French company OVHcloud in Roubaix, northern…
Perplexity is giving out tech's latest status symbol: a Mac Mini
Perplexity is gifting tech enthusiasts the industry's hottest commodity. Demand for the Mac Mini has been going wild as AI tools take off, making it tough to get your hands on — unless you're on Perplexity's radar. The AI startup sent out…
The Future of Automation: AI, Robotics, and Workflow Automation
The fast-paced world of automation continues to evolve with groundbreaking developments in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and workflow automation. Let's delve into the latest trends and their implications. Railway secures $100 million to…
'Cost Of An AI Query Has Fallen 280-Fold In 18 Months,' Says Ex-Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
'Generative AI hit 53% global adoption in 3 years, faster than the PC and the internet,' said ex-G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant. | Image: @amitabhk87 While critics argue that India has yet to carve out a clear position in the global AI supply chain…
Top Billionaire Investor Says AI, Geopolitics Matter More Than Inflation And Interest Rates: 'You Have To Be A Tech Person Today
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Third Point founder Daniel Loeb says AI and geopolitics now matter more to investors than traditional indicators such as inflation, interest rates…
Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant
Meta is developing an AI-powered pendant that it plans to start testing in the next year, according to a memo viewed by The Information. This device would presumably build on the work of Limitless, an AI device startup that Meta acquired at the end…
Visionaries To Look Forward In 2026
In 2026, entrepreneurship is no longer just about building successful businesses it's about creating meaningful impact. Across industries, a new generation of founders is crafting powerful stories through innovation, resilience, and purpose. This…
Tech CEOs Have a Problem: Even Their Closest Allies Now See AI as a Sign of Laziness and Dishonesty
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Tech founders and CEOs are all rapidly adopting AI, deploying it across their companies and personally using it to handle emails and other busywork. But Paul Graham, the cofounder of…
Europe is kind of waking up': I went to Mistral's summit in Paris and heard a clear message about AI
Mistral AI's first summit felt less like a startup conference and more like a campaign rally for Europe's AI ambitions. The French AI startup, founded just three years ago, packed Paris's Le Carrousel du Louvre — the event space beneath the…
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