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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.
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
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.
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
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 .
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.
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
Dutch government blocks Kyndryl's Solvinity acquisition over public interest
The Dutch State Secretary of Economic Affairs has blocked American IT giant Kyndryl from acquiring Dutch cloud provider Solvinity, citing a risk to the public interest, according to TechCrunch and NL
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.
Ferrari uses IBM AI to boost F1 fan experience
Within hours of an F1 race concluding, Ferrari superfans can now read AI-generated summaries and dive into behind-the-scenes stories directly from their updated app, a collaboration between IBM and Sc
Google AI agents to conduct advanced searches for users
This summer, Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers will gain access to specialized AI agents.
Google unveils new Gemini AI models at I/O 2026
At I/O 2026, Google unveiled Gemini 3.5 Flash and Omni AI models.
Automotive Industry Fuels AI Skills Arms Race
General Motors recently laid off 600 IT employees—over 10% of its department—to make room for new hires with AI-focused backgrounds, TechCrunch reports.
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 .