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Don't get too used to 'subsidized' chatbot costs
Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company 's weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week via email here. Developing AI models and serving AI apps is a notoriously…
Nearly nine in ten games industry workers believe GenAI use should be disclosed on storefronts
This article is part of AI Week. Almost nine out of ten workers in the games industry (88.4%), predominantly developers, believe that generative AI use should be declared on digital storefronts like Steam, according to a survey conducted by…
Prediction Market Myriad Closes 'Milestone' Seed Round Investment
Prediction market Myriad has successfully closed its seed investment round with participation from investors including MoonPay, Walrus and Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee. Myriad co-founder and President Farokh Sarmad said that the investment round…
Electric Speed Boat Maker Expands to Defense With New Funding
Los Angeles-based electric powerboat maker Arc Boat Company has raised $50 million to finance its expansion into commercial and defense vessels. Arc has raised a total of $160 million since it was founded by veterans of Rivian Automotive Holdings…
Amazon acquires startup Rivr to test robots for 'doorstep delivery
Amazon has acquired robotics startup Rivr, known for its four-legged delivery robots on wheels, the company confirmed. The company expects to test ways it can use Rivr's robots to help with 'doorstep delivery' and to 'improve safety outcomes' for…
Exclusive: Posh lands $37M Series B to crack the 'what are we doing tonight?' problem
Event platform Posh raised a fresh $37 million to solve one of the quintessential “tarpit” startup ideas: turning the “what are we doing tonight?” group chat into an actual plan. Founded in 2019 by then‑New York…
Hercules Capital: Fading Premium Is Becoming Compelling (NYSE:HTGC)
Hercules Capital demonstrates strong credit quality, with non-accruals dropping to 0.1% of fair value in Q4 2025. HTGC's internally managed structure eliminates fee drag, supporting its persistent premium to NAV and efficient income generation. Net…
Fal eyes $8B, 3M and Bain's fire supression deal, Fervo's debt raie
• Fal, an SF-based cloud service for AI video models, is in talks to raise $300m to $350m at a valuation of around $8b, per The Information. Go deeper • Oasis Security, an Israeli startup that helps manage non-human accounts, raised…
Arc expands into electric commercial and defense boats with $50M raise
Los Angeles startup Arc Boat Company wants to expand its nascent commercial business and even sell electric propulsion systems to defense contractors, in an attempt to fulfill founder Mitch Lee's desire to “electrify everything on the…
BrewDog tried to create a new model of capitalism. The reality was very different
When brewery and pub chain BrewDog invited customers to become shareholders through its “Equity for Punks” scheme, it appeared to represent a new model of capitalism. It invited beer enthusiasts to invest in the company and become…
Getting Better Outcomes In Space: How Will the UK Embrace the Challenge?
In a panel titled ‘ Securing Space Assets and Strategic Stability ' at Space-Comm in London speakers from both a government and industry perspective talked about the security of space assets in a more fragmented and geopolitical world. The…
MAGA and leftists unite to push back on AI, drawing scrutiny from Musk and Trump's AI Czar
In a musty, multipurpose auditorium at the top of a winding staircase, close to 75 New Yorkers of many political stripes, from MAGA conservatives to progressive environmentalists, gathered Tuesday night to share their worries about the concentrated…
The Power of Founder-Led Brands
This post was created in partnership with SolComms Authentic founder-led brands that are mission-driven and customer-focused have an edge in today's competitive landscape. That is, if they can stay grounded and lead with heart. During an ADWEEK…
This One Skill Separates Forgettable Startups From Iconic Brands
Strong storytelling turns data into belief, driving investor decisions, customer loyalty and growth. The best founders translate complex ideas into simple, human stories people believe in. One of the most valuable skills that you can develop is…
Exclusive: $30M in seed money to cut data center energy loss
Claros, a startup with tech that minimizes energy waste at data centers, closed a $30 million seed round co-led by General Catalyst and Red Cell Partners. New and existing investors including Systemiq Capital, Aero X Ventures, and Trenches Capital…
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