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Are the AI industry's apocalyptic warnings just a marketing ploy?
Silicon Valley has long warned that its favorite technology might get us all killed. But chatter about AI's apocalyptic potential has grown louder in recent weeks. In September, Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned from the company, accusing…
AI surveillance startup Flock to cut several hundred jobs amid backlash, sources say
Flock Safety plans to shed about 18% of its employees, people with direct knowledge of the plans said on Thursday, as the maker of AI -powered surveillance cameras and license-plate readers faces mounting opposition to its products from…
New shipyard announced amid earlier Democratic concerns about potential conflicts of interest
Editor's Note: CORRECTION: A version of this story published on Oct. 7 contained errors in the description of certain company investments, government contracts and event chronologies. After subsequent reporting, this version contains corrected…
Which European countries are winning the tech funding race?
European tech funding surged to €15.8 billion across 300 funding deals in September, bringing the total for 2026 to almost €60 billion, according to the latest figures from online publication tech.eu, although half was made up by UK…
British households would be £5,000 richer if we were more innovative. Let's unleash our talents | Gordon Brown
The coming 10 years are almost certain to be the decade that sees the greatest scientific breakthroughs in a century. The question is whether advances now under way in AI, quantum computing and biology can address cancer, find ways to treat or…
Summit aims to open doors to funding for entrepreneurs
Connecting platform: Simon Glass, chief executive of Qodeo Accessing seed capital is one of the greatest hurdles on the way to converting a great idea into a business. An event in Bermuda next month aims to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge…
Legal tech VC splits between giants and specialists
Venture capital is still flowing into legal tech, but investors are favoring niche startups that aren't seen as competing with established players. Why it matters: Legal tech funding has exploded since AI has entered the picture, hitting almost $6…
Ultra raises $62 million for fast-growing 'robots as a service' business, announces tie-up with AI research firm Physical Intelligence
Finance editor Jeff John Roberts here. The explosive growth of the robotics industry in recent years is reflected in new technology feats, but also by the proliferation of new business and distribution models. Ultra, a startup that leases its…
Trojan horse': California's top 1% pay nearly half the state's income taxes. Prop 40 opponents warn the billionaire tax could reach everyone else
California's revenue is notoriously top heavy, leaving state coffers vulnerable to boom-and-bust cycles as the wealthiest residents see their incomes rise and fall with the stock market. In recent years, the top 1% of California households have…
How Estée Lauder Induced Her Granddaughters Aerin and Jane Into a Life of Entrepreneurialism
Aerin Lauder and Jane Lauder have followed in their famous grandmother's footsteps, passionate about both beauty and entrepreneurialism. Aerin Lauder will celebrate 15 years of her beauty and lifestyle brand next year, and is director of style…
Crunchbase: European start-up VC sees best quarter in four years - again
AI drove 75pc of European funding this past quarter, according to date from Crunchbase. Europe's start-up scene recently enjoyed its best quarter for venture funding in four years, according to business data tracking platform Crunchbase. Q3 2026…
Sam Altman-backed bitcoin (BTC) insurer Meanwhile raises $37.5 million investment
Meanwhile, a life insurer focused on bitcoin and backed by OpenAI founder and CEO Sam Altman, raised $37.5 million as it expands outside the U.S. The funding round was led by existing investor Bain Capital Crypto, with participation from Haun…
UTA and Gold House Set Partnership to Build Asia-Hollywood Bridge (EXCLUSIVE)
UTA and Gold House are joining forces at the Busan International Film Festival and in Seoul this month, marking the Asian Pacific advocacy organization's first official foray into Korea as the two look to connect Asian creatives and investors with…
Why UCF Is a Leader for the Next Space Economy
Landing humans on the moon was just a dream when UCF was founded in 1963. But we dared to believe — developing the talent and inventing the technologies to make it reality. That same spirit still drives us today. We are America's Space…
Rein Security's $25M Series A Points to Where the Agent Security Demand Is Really Biting
Rein Security has secured $25 million in a Series A funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $35 million. The round was co-led by Glilot Capital and Sienna Venture Capital, with participation from Corner Ventures, Atlacle, and RNP…
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