DoorDash CEO Tony Xu has vehemently denied allegations from a viral Reddit post that a food delivery app uses a “desperation score” for drivers. Xu stated he would fire anyone who tolerated such a culture. The unverified post’s claims have sparked outrage and come as new legislation, like California
In a new bankruptcy court filing, Luminar says its founder, Austin Russell, has been avoiding a subpoena for his company and personal phones. The company is investigating him and trying to sell its assets.
Nathan Wangliao Yinan left McKinsey at 27 to dive into the startup world. He says the biggest lesson was managing his own psychology and learning to act without perfect information.
Companies are borrowing billions to fund AI infrastructure, and it’s supercharging the corporate bond market. Daily trading hit a record $50 billion, and bankers see even more growth ahead as private credit gets in on the action.
Sweden’s AI startups are soaring, with recent deals like Legora’s $1.8B valuation and Workday’s $1.1B acquisition of Sana. The secret isn’t magic—it’s decades of deliberate policy, a unique culture, and a powerful flywheel of reinvestment. Here’s how a country of 10 million built a tech giant.
2026 is shaping up to be a massive year for tech IPOs, with SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic all reportedly eyeing market debuts. These offerings could inject billions into the economy but also reveal whether the AI sector’s astronomical valuations are justified or a bubble waiting to pop.
TechCrunch whittled down thousands of applicants to 200 top startups, with 20 competing for the $100,000 prize. These 16 logistics and manufacturing companies were among the impressive contenders that didn’t make the final stage.
Japan is betting over €33 billion on European DeepTech and AI, highlighting the continent’s untapped potential. But to hit a forecasted $1 trillion in value by 2030, Europe must fix its early-stage funding crunch and investor mindset.
Usman Asif, 13, and his sister Shanzey, 18, learned to prompt AI to generate code. They then used those skills to build an AI university counselor with their dad at a major hackathon. It’s a glimpse into a new, more accessible future for building software.
According to a new report, everyday traders now account for 22% of market volume, a level not seen since the 2021 meme-stock frenzy. They poured a record net $40 billion into stocks during April’s tariff turmoil, helping to power the S&P 500 to a 16% gain for 2025.
