Innovative Software Firm Secures $600 Million to Expand into Defense Sector
The buzzy AI-powered autonomous vehicle software company doubles its valuation from last year — and then some.
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Issues with Automated Content Flagging on Social Media Platforms
Tumblr users are complaining that content is being falsely labeled as mature, the latest tech company to grapple with automated flagging and takedowns.
Meta Collaborates with Luxury Fashion Brand for AI Smart Glasses
Meta is reportedly teaming up with the Italian high fashion brand, Prada, to build AI smart glasses with similar technology to Ray Ban Meta.
The Impact of AI on Corporate Employment Trends
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy expects that AI automations will both change how people work and change the number of people needed.
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AI Models Face Challenges in Pokémon Gameplay
AI companies are battling to dominate the industry, but sometimes they’re also battling in Pokémon gyms. As Google and Anthropic both study how their
Electric Vehicles Lead the Charge in American-Made Car Rankings
Tesla, Kia, and Volkswagen took six of the top 10 spots in the 2025 American-Made Index, which ranks vehicles built and bought in the U.S.
The Implications of a $200 Million Defense Contract for AI Development
The contract could put the model maker in competition with the OpenAI services that Microsoft wants to sell to the DoD.
Meta’s Recruitment Struggles: Insights from Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that Meta tried to poach its employees with nine-figure offers, but failed to recruit OpenAI’s best people.