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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.
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 .
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
Snap Alumni Launch Ghost Angels Fund for AI Startups
A collective of 20 former Snap employees has launched Ghost Angels, a new venture fund.
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
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.
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
eSports startup Lucra lands $20M Series B with AI pitch trick
Lucra Sports founder Dylan Robbins secured a $20 million Series B round from ARK Invest Venture Fund.
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.
ClickUp lays off 22% of staff amid AI-driven restructuring
ClickUp, a productivity software company, replaced hundreds of human employees with 3,000 internal AI agents, leading to a 22% workforce reduction, according to TechCrunch .
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
Spotify's Studio App Challenges Google NotebookLM AI Features
Spotify's new experimental 'Studio' app can browse calendars, inboxes, and web activity to create daily audio briefs tailored for road trips, marking a significant entry into generative AI for content
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 .