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Pope Leo XIV Publishes First Encyclical on AI Safeguarding Human Person
Pope Leo XIV's inaugural encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas,' starkly warns that artificial intelligence must be 'disarmed,' directly condemning its use in warfare and political manipulation.
SolarSquare confirms $60M funding to expand rooftop solar market
SolarSquare, a company powering just over 20,000 homes, confirmed a $60 million Series C funding round.
Waymo Robotaxi ETA Beats Tesla by Nearly 10 Minutes
In recent months, Waymo robotaxi rides, though still averaging $19.
Elon Musk's xAI Turns to Gas, Eyes Space Power Amid Solar Limits
Elon Musk's xAI, a company at the forefront of artificial intelligence, is currently powering its data centers with dozens of natural gas turbines, with plans to purchase an additional $2.
Google AI Overviews disregard dictionary definition for search terms
When searching for "disregard" on Google, the AI Overview responds with an unhelpful "Understood.
Google AI agents to conduct advanced searches for users
This summer, Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers will gain access to specialized AI agents.
Sam Altman testifies Elon Musk sought OpenAI control
OpenAI's for-profit entity, once a non-profit dedicated to safe AI, is now valued at over $800 billion, fueled by approximately $175 billion in investment, according to courthousenews .
AI Layoffs Lead to Workforce Churn and Economic Strain
Last month, nearly 40,000 tech workers lost their jobs, marking the highest single month for tech layoffs in two years, with AI cited as the primary reason, according to TechCrunch .
India Debates AI Future as Anthropic Halts Model Access
On June 12, 2026, Anthropic abruptly suspended global access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models for all foreign nationals, following a direct order from the U.
Andrew Yang's Noble Mobile aims to cut living costs
Since its launch last September, Andrew Yang's Noble Mobile has grown to thousands of customers and generates millions in revenue by refunding unused data, according to IndexBox .
FBI builds replica town for cyberattack training
In Huntsville, Alabama, the FBI has constructed a 22,000 square-foot replica town, complete with fully furnished houses, a grocery store, and a power company.
SpaceX IPO Sees Unprecedented Demand, Record Valuation
Retail investors alone submitted over $100 billion in orders for SpaceX's initial public offering, far exceeding the $75 billion raised, despite the company reporting a nearly $5 billion loss last yea
Brendan Foody Accuses Sequoia of Dual-Pricing Valuation Tricks
AI-driven IT startup Serval announced a $75 million Series B at a $1 billion valuation.
GM invests $900M in EV battery R&D
General Motors just opened a sprawling 500,000-square-foot Battery Cell Development Centre in Michigan, a $900 million bet on a new lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) chemistry designed to slash EV costs (
Notion restores Anthropic AI access after brief service outage
On June 7, 2026, users attempting to leverage Anthropic's Opus 4.
Startups Build Next Generation Social Media Apps for Deeper Connections
Users are abandoning broad platforms, once optimized for millions of followers, for apps connecting just dozens of like-minded individuals.
Google pays SpaceX $920M monthly for cloud computing services
Google will pay SpaceX $920 million a month for computing power, a staggering sum that highlights an unprecedented scramble for AI infrastructure, according to The New York Times and Bloomberg.
Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline is June 8
A single startup will secure $100,000 in equity-free funding this year, but the application window for this life-changing prize slams shut on June 8 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time, confirm TechCrunch and Za
StrictlyVC Event Gathers Defense Tech AI Fundraisers in Los Angeles
On June 18, venture capitalists and AI innovators will gather not in a Silicon Valley startup hub, but on the secure campus of The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo.
Founders Fund Launches Game Show Featuring Tech Elites
Sam Altman, Bryan Johnson, and other tech luminaries now star in "MAFIA the GAME," a murder-mystery game show hosted by Founders Fund's chief marketing officer.
Uber deploys vehicles to gather data for self-driving cars
On Friday, Uber quietly began deploying a fleet of 500 modified Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles, starting on Washington, DC streets, to gather data for its renewed autonomous driving ambitions.
Startup Battlefield Alumni Face Low Follow-On Funding Rates
Only 12% of 200 startups from past Startup Battlefield cohorts secured meaningful follow-on funding within 18 months, despite the program's alumni collectively raising $32 billion.
Nvidia's RTX Spark Superchip Aims to Disrupt PC CPU Market
Nvidia, a company synonymous with graphics cards, just unveiled a new "superchip" and a line of PCs.
Succeed in Startup Battlefield: Judges Seek Clear Value Proposition
Of 112 startups securing seed rounds before Startup Battlefield, only 24 (21%) achieved Series A funding after the event, according to Medium .
YouTube Filmmakers Direct No. 1 Film, Another Performs Strongly
At just 20, Kane Parsons became the youngest filmmaker in Hollywood history to direct a No.
YouTuber Kane Parsons directs new horror movie 'Backrooms'
Kane Parsons' horror film 'Backrooms', directed by a YouTuber, is projected to gross between $85 million and $89 million domestically this weekend, according to Deadline .
SoftBank's French Data Center Investment: €75B Figure Disputed
SoftBank Group plans to inject up to €75 billion into France, aiming to construct 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity—a sum so vast that even major news outlets are reporting conflicting figures on
Triomics AI Secures $22 Million to Advance Oncology Centers
Triomics, an AI platform deployed by institutions like Memorial Sloan Kettering, has secured $22 million in Series B funding.
Rivian R2 Performance SUV orders begin June 9
On June 9, Rivian will begin delivering its R2 SUV, but only the R2 Performance with Launch Package will be available to order, starting just under $60,000.
Ferrari Unveils First Electric Car, The Luce, in 2026
Ferrari's first fully electric car, the Luce, has debuted with a $640,000 price tag, making it one of the most expensive EVs ever.