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Digital representation of the White House imposing export controls on advanced AI models, symbolizing national security concerns in the tech industry.

White House Directs Export Controls on AI to Anthropic

The White House ordered Anthropic to restrict the export of its AI models Fable and Mythos to anyone outside of the United States.

Jordan Adebayo· Jun 20· 3 min
Futuristic cityscape with AI circuit patterns and a holographic stock ticker showing rapid growth, symbolizing the AI public offering frenzy.

SpaceX IPO Raises $75 Billion, Sparking AI Public Offering Frenzy

Just weeks after SpaceX debuted with a near-$2 trillion valuation, making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire, AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic have filed to go public, each seeking valuations nort

Sameh El-Masry· Jun 15· 3 min
A young child in a dimly lit room looking at a tablet displaying fragmented social media and AI interfaces, symbolizing the UK's proposed ban for under 16s.

UK to ban social media, gaming, AI for under 16s

By early 2027, children under 16 in the UK will be legally barred from accessing social media, gaming, and even certain AI chatbots, marking an unprecedented government intervention into digital child

David Ibrahim· Jun 15· 4 min
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy expresses security concerns over Anthropic's advanced AI models, leading to government export control bans and model de-deployment.

Amazon CEO Jassy Raises 2026 Security Concerns Over Anthropic AI

After Amazon CEO Andy Jassy raised security concerns about Anthropic's most advanced AI models in 2026, the U.

Kaleo Kekoa· Jun 14· 3 min
Digital representation of advanced AI models being restricted by a government firewall, symbolizing export controls and national security concerns.

US Government Restricts Anthropic AI Exports Over Safety Concerns

In an unprecedented move, the U.

Kaleo Kekoa· Jun 13· 3 min
Advanced AI robots and sophisticated machinery in a high-tech manufacturing facility, symbolizing the future of physical world engineering powered by artificial intelligence.

Jeff Bezos's Prometheus AI raises $12 billion for physical world engineering

Jeff Bezos's AI startup Prometheus, co-founded with Vik Bajaj, just secured a staggering $12 billion in new funding, catapulting its valuation to $41 billion, according to TechCrunch .

Sameh El-Masry· Jun 12· 3 min
A versatile AI robot arm in a modern factory, demonstrating its ability to swap tools for different manufacturing tasks.

Theker raises $85M for its versatile, non-specialized factory robot

Theker, a Barcelona-based AI robotics company, just secured $85 million in funding for robots designed to swap hands and arms, signaling a radical departure from the specialized machines dominating fa

Kaleo Kekoa· Jun 12· 3 min
Andrew Yang in a small Maine town, symbolizing a shift from national politics to local organizing and tech-focused solutions.

Andrew Yang Builds Local Power, Bypassing Washington's Gridlock

In a small town in Maine, a candidate endorsed by Andrew Yang's Forward Party just won a local council seat.

Jordan Adebayo· Jun 11· 4 min
Holographic world map illustrating Opendoor's strategic pivot from India to AI-native US teams, symbolizing technological advancement and market focus.

Opendoor exits India, cuts jobs amid AI and US-centric pivot

Less than two years after expanding its presence in India, Opendoor abruptly shut down its operations there, laying off approximately 250 employees as it pivots to "AI-native US teams.

Jordan Adebayo· Jun 11· 3 min
Justin Ernest of Sabertooth Capital strategizing with holographic financial data, representing a new era of VC-free startup investment.

Justin Ernest's Sabertooth Capital Invests Without VC

Justin Ernest has deployed nearly $500 million into companies like Anthropic, Anduril, and SpaceX over the past year, all without raising a single traditional venture capital fund, according to TechCr

David Ibrahim· Jun 10· 3 min
Cinematic depiction of AI services battling, with Google's AI Plus logo at the forefront, symbolizing the intense competition and price war in the AI subscription market.

Google Slashes AI Plus Plan to $4.99, Igniting Subscription Wars

Google has slashed the monthly price of its AI Plus subscription by 37.

Kaleo Kekoa· Jun 10· 3 min
A vast, modern AI data center representing the Meta and Reliance partnership in India, symbolizing technological advancement and collaboration.

Meta Partners Reliance for Its First AI Data Center in India

Meta Platforms, the social media giant, is committing to a massive 168-megawatt AI data center in India's Jamnagar, Gujarat, marking its first such partnership in the country.

David Ibrahim· Jun 10· 4 min
Futuristic Evotrex PG5 RV trailer generating its own power in a remote natural setting, charging another electric vehicle.

Evotrex RV powers itself, raising $46M for no-charge travel

A staggering 90% of Evotrex's current order book is for its 'fully loaded Premium trim' PG5 RV, a $160,000 marvel of self-sufficient electric travel, according to TechCrunch .

Kaleo Kekoa· Jun 9· 3 min
Digital shield protecting an AI core from malicious code fragments, representing OpenAI's Lockdown Mode against prompt injection attacks.

OpenAI's Lockdown Mode Shields Against Prompt Injection Attacks

OpenAI has rolled out an optional 'Lockdown Mode' for personal ChatGPT accounts in 2026, designed to limit the AI's ability to connect to the web or external services, according to PCMag UK .

Sameh El-Masry· Jun 7· 4 min
iPhone and Mac devices protected by a digital shield, blocking incoming ad icons, representing the Filtr privacy tool.

Filtr privacy tool to block iPhone and Mac app ads in 2026

For just $5 a year, a new feature called Filtr will allow iPhone and Mac users to block ads in 2026, not just in web browsers, but across virtually every app on their device.

David Ibrahim· Jun 5· 3 min
A futuristic, independent AI laboratory with glowing servers and holographic interfaces, representing innovation and self-sufficiency in artificial intelligence development.

Brian Chesky, Airbnb CEO, launches independent AI lab

Despite Airbnb's existing AI talent, CEO Brian Chesky is personally funding a new, dedicated AI lab that explicitly plans to avoid partnerships with major large language model providers.

Sameh El-Masry· Jun 5· 3 min
Futuristic defense technology hub with drones and AI systems, symbolizing surging investment and innovation in the sector.

Defense Tech Investment Surges, Driving Innovation

Anduril Industries, a defense technology startup, just announced a $5 billion Series H funding round, catapulting its valuation to $30.

David Ibrahim· Jun 4· 3 min
A bustling cityscape at dusk, with glowing delivery icons and fast-moving vehicles representing the rapid growth of quick commerce startup FirstClub.

FirstClub valuation surges to $255M with $55M funding

Within its first year in Bengaluru, quick commerce startup FirstClub crossed 1 million orders and acquired 170,000 households, propelling its valuation to $255 million.

Sameh El-Masry· Jun 4· 3 min
Futuristic data center with glowing servers and holographic AI network projections, representing Alphabet's massive investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Alphabet seeks $80 billion to fund its AI buildout

Alphabet, a company valued over a trillion dollars, is planning to raise $80 billion in equity, including a $10 billion investment from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, solely to fund its artifici

Sameh El-Masry· Jun 2· 3 min
The new Ferrari Luce electric car, showcasing its advanced design and impressive performance capabilities on a scenic road.

Ferrari Launches Luce, Its First Electric Car, With Impressive Range

Ferrari's first fully electric vehicle, the Luce, debuted on May 28, 2026, with a staggering starting price of €550,000 ($640,000), immediately positioning it as an ultra-exclusive luxury offering, ac

Jordan Adebayo· Jun 1· 3 min
Artist KC Green confronting a monolithic AI structure, holding a panel of his 'This is Fine' meme in a symbolic stand for artist rights.

KC Green and Artisan AI reach settlement over art dispute

Artist KC Green publicly called for followers to "vandalize" bus and subway ads featuring his iconic 'This is fine' meme.

Jordan Adebayo· Jun 1· 3 min
Unastella's Una Express-I rocket launching successfully, with engineers monitoring from a high-tech control center, symbolizing significant progress in space technology.

Unastella secures $24M in Series B funding

Just months after launching its Una Express-I rocket from South Korean soil in May 2025, the Unastella rocket startup secured an additional $24 million in Series B funding, bringing its reported total

Sameh El-Masry· Jun 1· 3 min
A developer's workspace illuminated by the glow of AI code suggestions, highlighting the new token-based billing system and its potential cost implications for users.

Github Copilot token billing sparks developer concerns over costs

Starting June 1, GitHub Copilot users will find their familiar flat-rate subscriptions replaced by a token-based system where every line of AI-generated code could contribute to an unexpected bill.

Jordan Adebayo· May 31· 3 min
A glowing, abstract angel formed from code and data streams, symbolizing the Ghost Angels fund's focus on AI startups.

Snap Alumni Launch Ghost Angels Fund for AI Startups

A collective of 20 former Snap employees has launched Ghost Angels, a new venture fund.

Jordan Adebayo· May 31· 3 min
Futuristic cityscape with holographic AI interfaces and professionals collaborating around a digital table, symbolizing the integration of AI in business.

Standard AI Subscriptions Cost Around $20 a Month

In 2026, ChatGPT became the #1 most-expensed app by transaction volume, signaling a new era where AI tools are not just productivity aids but major corporate expenditures, according to aionx .

Kaleo Kekoa· May 30· 3 min
Indian courtroom where the Delhi High Court has ordered Google to pay Rs 30 lakh in damages for trademark infringement in its ad business.

Indian Court Criticizes Google Ad Business, Orders Rs 30 Lakh Payout

Google, a company that earned Rs 34,000 crore in gross advertising in India last year, was ordered by the Delhi High Court to pay Rs 30 lakh in damages for trademark infringement.

Jordan Adebayo· May 30· 3 min
SpaceX Starship launching into orbit, symbolizing the company's new $2.29 billion Pentagon contract for a critical satellite network and its role in national defense.

SpaceX Wins $2.29 Billion Pentagon Contract for Satellite Network

SpaceX secured $6.4 billion in new U.S. Space Force contracts within a single week, according to Basenor . This substantial investment, awarded in 2026, establishes SpaceX as a critical provider for n

Sarah Chen· May 30· 3 min
A shadowy hacker figure illuminated by a computer screen, with digital code and the Los Angeles skyline in the background, symbolizing a cyberattack on the city's transit system.

Iranian hackers breach Los Angeles transit system

Iranian hackers stole at least 700 gigabytes of emails, backups, and other files from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) in March, forcing parts of its network offli

David Ibrahim· May 26· 3 min
Indian gig workers wearing sensor-equipped caps collect first-person video data to train robots for AI startups, highlighting the human element in AI development.

India's gig economy trains robots for startups, raising $8.2M

In India, gig workers are being paid as little as $1 per hour to wear camera-equipped caps and sensor devices.

Sameh El-Masry· May 26· 4 min
Startup founders looking at a countdown timer for the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline, symbolizing urgency and opportunity for equity-free funding.

Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline is May 27

A single startup will walk away with $100,000 in equity-free funding, but the chance to even compete for Startup Battlefield 200 vanishes on May 27.

Kaleo Kekoa· May 25· 3 min