‘We’re Libbing Out’: Silicon Valley’s $4M Plan to Restore Liberalism
New Liberal Media Startup “Discussion” Launches A new liberal media initiative called “Discussion” debuted on Monday, positioning itself as a contemporary voice for liberalism with backing from tech and philanthropic donors. The outlet, founded by former Atlantic writer Jerusalem Demsas, aims to present a positive, data-focused argument for liberal values. It also plans to publish […]
Kumail Nanjiani from ‘Silicon Valley’ says Elon Musk disliked the HBO satire.
Elon Musk reportedly had strong negative feelings towards HBO’s “Silicon Valley,” particularly regarding its satirical take on tech parties. He expressed dissatisfaction with how the show portrayed the social scene among tech elites, especially during a conversation with comedian Kumail Nanjiani. Nanjiani recounted that Musk told him, “Every party I go to is much cooler […]
Parents in Silicon Valley are selecting embryos to find ‘smart babies’ according to a report.
A recent report indicates that parents in Silicon Valley are investing up to $50,000 on embryo screening. Some are pushing what might be termed eugenics programs, aiming to engineer a new generation of exceptionally gifted children, all in hopes of equipping them to tackle the very challenges humanity poses to itself. This might sound straight […]
Roman Storm’s early interest in coding took him to Silicon Valley, Tornado Cash, and a guilty verdict.
Roman Storm and Tornado Cash: A Legal Journey Roman Storm, who co-founded Tornado Cash, first became interested in computer software as a child when he received a personal computer from his parents. Now at 36, he has been convicted for operating an unauthorized money transfer business, a decision made by the appellate court on Wednesday. […]
Silicon Valley Welcomes Collaboration with the Pentagon in Significant Cultural Change
Silicon Valley’s Shift Towards Military Collaboration After years of skepticism about aiding national defense, tech giants from Silicon Valley are now actively seeking partnerships with the military to develop advanced technology solutions. Companies like Google are surprisingly willing to collaborate with the Pentagon on cutting-edge defense initiatives, despite a history of left-leaning employee resistance. In […]
Silicon Valley’s excitement for the Pentagon is only starting.
Over time, executives in Silicon Valley have shifted from simply observing collaborations with the Pentagon to actively engaging with the U.S. Army Reserve, approaching it almost like a form of warfare. Shyam Sankar, now serving as the Chief Technology Officer for Palantir and part of the newly established Detachment 201: Executive Innovation Corps, reflects this […]
Walmart Dismisses Tech Employees in Silicon Valley
Walmart Lays Off Over 100 Employees from Silicon Valley Tech Office Walmart has reportedly let go of more than 100 employees in its technology office located in Silicon Valley, part of a broader trend of layoffs affecting major companies nationwide. The cuts in the San Francisco Bay Area are part of Walmart’s plan to eliminate […]
Marc Andreessen puts his Silicon Valley house back on the market for $29.5 million.
Mark Andreesen Lists Home in Atherton Mark Andreesen, the notable tech investor, and his wife, philanthropic figure Laura Alilaga Andressen, have put their extensive home back on the market. This 12,000-square-foot estate in Atherton, California, is now listed at $29.5 million. The property, spread across 1.55 acres, was quietly relisted on May 23 after remaining […]
23andMe, once a favorite in Silicon Valley, bought by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to Acquire 23AndMe for $256 Million Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has announced its intent to purchase the bankrupt genetic testing company 23AndMe for $256 million. This move presents a chance for Regeneron to obtain a wealth of genetic samples and data, including details from over 15 million customers. However, this acquisition has sparked concerns among […]
What Has Changed Since the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse? Not a Lot.
Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: Ongoing Questions and Concerns Two years back, the fall of Silicon Valley Bank raised alarms about weaknesses in the banking landscape. It felt like a wake-up call. Recently, the Federal Reserve acknowledged its oversight failings in a detailed 102-page report. There’s been a call to investigate banking regulations, with discussions underway […]