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Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) Rises From CIA-Backed Startup To AI Powerhouse
Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) was founded on May 6, 2003, in Palo Alto, California, marking the beginning of one of the most consequential technology companies in modern history. Peter Thiel bankrolled the creation of a prototype in 2004…
TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian's next act
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility ! As I wrapped my…
There was 'no sex' at this reality-show-style incubator for founders - but the drama was juicy
At 9 p.m. on a recent Friday night, Max Harding had just returned from a barefoot run in the woods. The eccentric 20-year-old Californian was back in a large barn in rural Pennsylvania — still barefoot — alternatively working on his…
This 'benchtop' nuclear fusion device could provide fuel for the next revolution in clean energy
Nuclear fusion is how stars (including our own Sun) create their energy, and scientists are hopeful it could one day be used as a clean, abundant energy solution here on Earth. There are no carbon emissions, most of the fuel required is widely…
What actually motivates AI talent to work for companies
Mark Zuckerberg hand-delivered homemade soup to OpenAI researchers' front doors in an attempt to recruit them. Elon Musk pledged to personally read every SpaceX AI application—no résumé required; pedigree optional. When the…
What are self-replicating 'AI worms', and why is Anthropic worried about them?
Warnings about what artificial intelligence might do in the future – together with alarming reports of what it has gotten up to already – are being issued so quickly that even security experts have difficulty triaging what to worry…
I made an impulsive decision to quit a great job in Hollywood. It felt like a mistake - but here's what I learned.
The following is adapted from a book excerpt. I began my career as an entertainment lawyer in a major firm. It was a lucrative, predictable professional path that likely would have generated more money over time than my far more circuitous one…
Always on, always listening: New AI devices are pushing legal limits and could put users in jeopardy
Apple, Amazon, Meta and a host of startups have released AI-powered, always-listening devices this year. Unlike earlier smart speakers that were activated with a 'wake word,' these devices are pushing the limits of privacy law in new ways. In some…
Former DOGE employees utilizing experience in private sector jobs | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Last year, billionaire Elon Musk unleashed a small army of Silicon Valley techies to drain what he called the 'swamp' of Washington -- wielding the U.S. DOGE Service to slash at a bureaucracy they argued was bloated and corrupt. But today, many of…
Crypto Investors Facing Tougher Exits as Markets Mature
Tokenized assets are opening new trading opportunities across financial markets, but the growing supply of real-world assets (RWAs) being brought onchain has yet to be matched by investor demand, according to Alex Taaffe, chief revenue officer at…
HBO's Westworld Had A Subtle Game Of Thrones 'Crossover' In Season 3
After the episode aired in 2020, George R.R. Martin published a post on his Not a Blog outlining his thoughts on David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Drogon's surprise 'Westworld' appearance. 'Some people loved the cameo, some hated it, and everybody, it…
'You Can See Everything' Opens to a Staggering $15 Million, Securing A24's Place as Hollywood's Hottest Brand
Audiences can't get enough of Elizabeth Holmes. Eight years after Theranos, her blood-testing startup collapsed in spectacular fashion, “ You Can See Everything,” a gonzo documentary about Holmes, opened to a staggering $15 million…
Wearable robots offer mobility to people with disabilities in Seoul
Advanced rehabilitation involving wearable robotics has traditionally remained out of reach for many due to high costs and limited availability outside major medical centers. Now, a pioneering municipal program in western Seoul is bringing this…
DeepSeek Launches V4.1 Flash AI Model With Faster Performance and Improved Efficiency
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has introduced its latest AI model, DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017, promising faster task execution, improved benchmark results, and greater cost efficiency. The update reflects the company's continued…
The NRC Lost A Sixth Of Its Staff... So Why Are Reactor Reviews Getting Faster?
For the past year, critics have warned that DOGE gutted the Nuclear Regulatory Commission just as the nuclear renaissance was getting started. If the president really wants to kickstart the 'nuclear renaissance,' gutting the NRC of its expertise…
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