A geothermal startup called Zanskar says it has used AI to identify a commercially viable, hidden geothermal resource in Nevada. The company claims this is the first such discovery by the industry in decades, potentially signaling a new era for the renewable energy source.
Google’s in-house AI chips, called TPUs, are a major reason its stock surged 31% last quarter. Investors are betting the company could start selling them, creating a potential $900 billion revenue stream. The internal strength is clear, but the external market is a whole different game.
Snowflake is deepening its AI push with a $200 million, multi-year partnership with Anthropic to bring Claude models natively to its platform. The data cloud giant also expanded its alliance with Accenture and revealed its AWS Marketplace sales have already topped $2 billion this year. Despite beati
Stockholm-based VC firm Incore Invest has completed a €15 million second closing for its Incore Invest II fund, bringing its total to €40 million. The firm targets proven SaaS and FinTech companies at the Series A stage across Europe.
The Indian government has dropped its controversial mandate requiring smartphone makers to preinstall its Sanchar Saathi app on all devices. The reversal comes after reported pushback from Apple and Samsung, along with domestic political pressure. The app, which can access calls, messages, and photo
CrowdStrike’s latest earnings show a re-acceleration in growth, which CEO George Kurtz directly links to the surge in AI tool adoption. He argues that apps like ChatGPT and new AI browsers are creating “significant new risks” on endpoints, sparking fresh security spending.
A new report reveals how billionaire David Sacks went from Hillary supporter to a key “special government employee” for Trump, despite massive undisclosed conflicts in AI and crypto. Silicon Valley is rallying behind him, seeing political influence as just another system to hack.
Apple’s legal woes in Europe are escalating. The EU’s highest court has ruled that a massive Dutch antitrust lawsuit over App Store fees can proceed, potentially costing the company hundreds of millions.
A hidden icon in the latest ChatGPT iPhone app suggests OpenAI is building a connection to Apple Health. This would let the AI analyze your activity, sleep, and diet data. It’s unclear if or when this feature will actually launch.
A new report shows ChatGPT is sending more shoppers to retail apps, but the growth heavily favors giants like Amazon. The overall impact, however, is still a minuscule fraction of the e-commerce market.
