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Transportation
Lyft is doubling down on autonomous transportation. The ride-sharing company has announced a partnership with Benteler Mobility to deploy self-driving, all-electric Holon Urban shuttles starting in late 2026. These compact, rectangular vehicles—developed by Benteler’s subsidiary, Holon—will initially launch in select airports and cities across the U.S.
Software Development
AI-powered coding tools have seen an explosion in popularity in recent months, becoming the latest battleground for tech companies looking to redefine how software is built. These tools — often dubbed “vibe-coding” platforms — allow users to describe what they want an app to do, and the AI takes care of the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In a bold move to cement the United States' position as a global leader in artificial intelligence infrastructure, OpenAI and Oracle announced plans on Tuesday to add 4.5 gigawatts (GW) of data center capacity as part of their joint Stargate initiative. The expansion, which will take place across
Energy
GE Vernova, a leading provider of power generation equipment, announced plans to acquire French software company Alteia in a move aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence to modernize and fortify the electric grid. The deal is part of a broader strategy to help utilities optimize infrastructure, reduce costs, and improve resilience
Military & Defense
In a bold move to reinvigorate American manufacturing, automated production startup Hadrian has raised a massive $260 million in new funding to expand its factory footprint and accelerate its mission of reshoring industrial capabilities. The round, led by Founders Fund and Lux Capital, comes amid renewed investor focus on rebuilding
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
French AI company Mistral has significantly upgraded its chatbot, Le Chat, unveiling a suite of new features that edge it closer to competitors like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. The update, released Thursday, introduces advanced capabilities such as deep research mode, multilingual reasoning, and enhanced image editing—transforming
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI has launched a powerful new AI tool—ChatGPT agent—marking a significant leap in the company’s ongoing evolution from chatbot to action-taking digital assistant. This latest offering, now available to Pro, Plus, and Team subscribers, aims to automate a wide range of computer-based tasks traditionally handled by humans.
Transportation
In a bold move to establish itself as a dominant player in the autonomous vehicle race, Uber has announced a sweeping investment strategy that includes partnerships with electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors and self-driving technology startup Nuro. The company plans to pour hundreds of millions of dollars into these firms
Transportation
Uber is continuing its aggressive push into autonomous vehicles with a major new deal—this time partnering with Chinese tech giant Baidu. Announced Tuesday, the multi-year strategic partnership will bring Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis to the Uber platform in select markets outside the U.S. and mainland China, starting
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, speech is rapidly emerging as the preferred interface between humans and machines. Recognizing this shift, French AI startup Mistral has entered the audio AI arena with Voxtral, its first family of speech understanding models, setting its sights on disrupting the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Anthropic, the AI startup backed by Amazon and founded by ex-OpenAI researchers, has launched a new suite of tools specifically designed for financial services professionals. Announced Tuesday at an event in New York City, the Financial Analysis Solution is a tailored version of the company's enterprise product, Claude
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Moonvalley, an emerging force in the intersection of AI and film, has raised $84 million in a new funding round aimed at advancing its AI-powered video tools tailored for filmmakers and creative professionals. The round was led by existing investor General Catalyst and drew strategic backing from major Hollywood players,