Tech leaders create college substitute for future AI talent, secures $42M funding
In Silicon Valley, some of the tech industry’s leading figures are pouring millions into a new alternative to traditional higher education, with the aim of nurturing top talent. Instead of sticking to standard science classes or completing homework assignments, students will focus on building AI models. With a hefty investment of $35 million, the venture-capital […]
San Francisco tech leader ridiculed for awkward list of dating ‘must-haves’
A tech executive in Silicon Valley is garnering a lot of criticism after she shared an extensive list of “non-negotiable” traits she wants in a partner while seeking help to find a match. Brooke LeBlanc, who works at tech company Corgi, faced significant backlash when she revealed her laundry list of expectations on X. In […]
The daring tech entrepreneurs who changed how we conduct warfare
On September 28, 2008, at 11:16 a.m. local time, the Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, or SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, launched its Falcon 1 rocket from Kwajalein Atoll in the central Pacific. Remarkably, it achieved low orbit just nine-and-a-half minutes later. This moment is often seen as a significant turning point in history. As Sharon […]
Caution the Cautious: Tech Leaders Raising Concerns About Their Own Innovations Have Much to Gain from Recent Changes
A Greek saying warns against trusting Greeks with gifts. In the context of today’s politics, perhaps we should be cautious around AI companies advocating for regulation. Dario Amodei, who co-founded Anthropic, stirred up a debate on Saturday when he suggested that AI development should be slowed due to potential risks to humanity, as mentioned in […]
Tech regulators are frustrated as a judge allows Google’s adtech dominance to continue.
Concerns Arise Following Google Antitrust Ruling This week, tech advocates expressed dissatisfaction after a federal judge’s recent decision left much of Google’s digital advertising dominance intact. One organization criticized the ruling as an “embarrassing capitulation” that fails to support news publishers and advertisers adequately. US District Judge Leonie Brinkema issued a 106-page ruling requiring Google […]
James Franklin creates a very uncomfortable moment during the Virginia Tech press conference with an strange ‘Hey Michael’ incident
You can’t really say James Franklin isn’t friendly. The Virginia Tech head coach managed to create one of the more awkward moments during a press conference recently, ahead of his team’s upcoming game against Maryland. It all kicked off when Michael Howes from the Baltimore Sun introduced himself over Zoom and began to frame his […]
Tech giant Oracle faces another round of job cuts
Employees at Oracle received a harsh email on Monday informing them that it would be their final day with the company amid a new wave of layoffs. The tech giant distributed termination notices at 6 a.m., citing “broader organizational change” as the rationale behind these job cuts. “After careful consideration of Oracle’s current business needs, […]
Libertarian tech leader invests $40M to oppose socialist Democrats
The Democratic Socialist Movement’s Progression Tiffany Smiley, founder of Endeavor PAC, expresses concerns that the Democratic Party may already be too late in addressing the growing influence of the far-left. She argues that the party has increasingly accommodated radical ideologies over the past year, with candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) winning […]
OpenAI employs Chuck Schumer’s daughter as major tech companies build relationships with Democrats before the midterms, according to a report.
OpenAI has reportedly brought Jessica Schumer, the daughter of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, on board for a significant policy role. This move comes as tech companies in Silicon Valley look to strengthen their relationships with Democrats in anticipation of the midterm elections in November. Jessica Schumer, who previously served as Amazon’s lead public-policy official […]
Santoli: A crucial tech ETF could indicate if this bull market will continue to thrive
Wall Street’s Resilience in Stocks After the summer lull, Wall Street is back and appears more committed to stocks than ever before. The S&P 500 has managed to maintain its upward trajectory. Last week, a slight pullback came close to revisiting the highs from May to July but didn’t quite cross that threshold. Surprisingly, despite […]