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BigTech Companies

Salesforce CEO’s National Guard call for San Francisco shocks his team

Marc Benioff, previously known as a progressive San Francisco billionaire supporting Democratic causes and homeless services, has made a surprising…

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AI & Tech

California’s New AI Law: A Big Tech Victory

California has enacted the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, requiring major AI companies to disclose safety protocols and report…

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Artificial Intelligence

Replit’s 9-Year Grind Pays Off: Can It Sustain Its Market?

Replit achieved a $3 billion valuation through long-term persistence, overcoming multiple business pivots, revenue plateaus, and a critical downsizing before…

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BigTech Companies

Meta Opens Pop-Up Shops for Smart Glasses with Display

Meta is opening temporary pop-up shops called Meta Labs in key cities to let people experience its smart glasses with…

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Business

Astra CEO Chris Kemp’s Aggressive New Strategy

Astra CEO Chris Kemp adopted an unusually aggressive public stance against competitors at a 2025 symposium, breaking from the industry…

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Automotive

Tesla’s Robotaxi Ambitions Leave Regulators Baffled

Tesla's robotaxi service launch in California is causing confusion among regulators, who question if the company is bypassing oversight to…

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AI & Tech

Taming AI with Satire: A Guide to Ethical Alignment

The Center for the Alignment of AI Alignment Centers (CAAAC) is a satirical initiative that critiques the AI alignment field…

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Artificial Intelligence

Tesla Secures Nevada Permit to Test Robotaxi Fleet

Tesla has obtained a permit from Nevada to test autonomous vehicles on public roads, expanding its robotaxi operations beyond initial…

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Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI Denies California Exit Plans Amid Regulatory Pressure

OpenAI has denied plans to leave California despite regulatory scrutiny over its proposed shift from nonprofit to for-profit status. California's…

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Artificial Intelligence

Waymo Approved for Robotaxi Service at San Jose Airport

Waymo has received approval to launch its robotaxi service at San Jose Mineta International Airport, with testing starting soon and…

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Automotive

Geely Takes Zeekr Private in Major Luxury EV Move

Geely plans to take its premium EV brand Zeekr private, reversing its NYSE listing amid geopolitical tensions affecting Chinese firms…

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Automotive

Tesla Expands Robotaxi Service to Arizona

Tesla has applied to Arizona’s Department of Transportation to test and operate self-driving vehicles in Phoenix, aiming to compete with…

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Artificial Intelligence

GM’s Cruise Cars Return to Roads in 3 States, No Ride-Hailing Yet

GM’s Cruise vehicles have resumed limited public testing in Michigan, Texas, and California, focusing on refining driver-assistance technologies under human…

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Automotive

TechCrunch Mobility: Applied Intuition’s Valuation, Micromobility Boom & Waymo’s Big Week

Waymo leads the robotaxi sector with 250,000 weekly rides, expanding to Los Angeles and planning entry into NYC despite regulatory…

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Entertainment

Team Liquid & Zenni Optical Boost Gamer Eye Health & Performance

Team Liquid and Zenni Optical have partnered to create performance-driven eyewear for gamers, combining esports expertise with advanced lens technology…

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Newswire

Amazon’s Zoox Initiates Robotaxi Trials in Los Angeles

Zoox, Amazon’s autonomous vehicle unit, is deploying a small fleet of retrofitted test vehicles on the streets of Los Angeles…

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