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fromFortune
6 hours ago

'FOMO has proven a stronger incentive than poor stock performance': Goldman Sachs just issued a brutal verdict on the AI boom | Fortune

Goldman Sachs analysts project $7.6 trillion in AI capital expenditure by 2031, highlighting high costs and low returns.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
6 hours ago

The 'PayPal Mafia' built a $1.5 billion fintech pioneer. The company they left behind is struggling | Fortune

The PayPal Mafia significantly influenced Silicon Valley, but PayPal itself struggles against competition and declining growth.
#spacex
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fromArs Technica
2 hours ago

SpaceX is starting to move on from the world's most successful rocket

Vandenberg Space Force Base is becoming SpaceX's busiest launch site as the company shifts focus from Falcon 9 to Starship.
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fromTechCrunch
7 hours ago

SpaceX may spend up to $119 billion on 'Terafab' chip factory in Texas | TechCrunch

SpaceX plans to invest $55 billion initially to build a semiconductor factory in Texas, aiming for a total of $119 billion for advanced chip manufacturing.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Sonic booms expected at rocket launch in Santa Barbara

Sonic booms are expected along California's Central Coast as SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 45 satellites into orbit.
Silicon Valley
fromArs Technica
2 hours ago

SpaceX is starting to move on from the world's most successful rocket

Vandenberg Space Force Base is becoming SpaceX's busiest launch site as the company shifts focus from Falcon 9 to Starship.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
7 hours ago

SpaceX may spend up to $119 billion on 'Terafab' chip factory in Texas | TechCrunch

SpaceX plans to invest $55 billion initially to build a semiconductor factory in Texas, aiming for a total of $119 billion for advanced chip manufacturing.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Sonic booms expected at rocket launch in Santa Barbara

Sonic booms are expected along California's Central Coast as SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 45 satellites into orbit.
fromsfist.com
2 hours ago

New AI-Run Dating App Based In SF Claims Half Its Matches Say Yes' to Real Dates

Known replaces traditional dating app features with voice-based AI matchmaking, using onboarding interviews to assess users' backgrounds, personalities, and preferences for compatibility.
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#ai
fromFuturism
12 hours ago
Silicon Valley

Ordinary People Fear AI, While the Tech Leaders Working to Create a Permanent Underclass Say They're Extremely Psyched About It

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
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Altara secures $7M to bridge the data gap that's slowing down physical sciences | TechCrunch

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fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Silicon Valley bets on floating AI data centers powered by ocean waves

Investors are funding AI data centers powered by ocean waves to overcome land-based challenges in energy and cooling.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 week ago

How a Spanish startup pivoted to video AI and built a $230 million ARR business with no VC funding | Fortune

Innovation in AI is thriving outside Silicon Valley, exemplified by Joaquín Cuenca Abela's success with Freepik, now Magnific, in Málaga.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
12 hours ago

Ordinary People Fear AI, While the Tech Leaders Working to Create a Permanent Underclass Say They're Extremely Psyched About It

Working-class people are increasingly fearful and resentful of AI, contrasting sharply with the optimism of tech executives and AI experts.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
7 hours ago

SF-based Coinbase announces layoffs over AI, CEO says they're rebuilding as an 'intelligence'

AI is leading to increased layoffs in the tech industry as companies restructure to integrate AI more effectively.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
16 hours ago

Two-thirds of top SaaS companies won't survive the AI age, an analyst says. Here's how to tell who will win and lose.

AI is predicted to significantly impact the survival of SaaS companies, with two-thirds potentially failing in the AI era.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Altara secures $7M to bridge the data gap that's slowing down physical sciences | TechCrunch

Altara's AI platform consolidates fragmented data for companies in batteries, semiconductors, and medical devices, improving failure diagnosis and product development.
Silicon Valley
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Silicon Valley bets on floating AI data centers powered by ocean waves

Investors are funding AI data centers powered by ocean waves to overcome land-based challenges in energy and cooling.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 week ago

How a Spanish startup pivoted to video AI and built a $230 million ARR business with no VC funding | Fortune

Innovation in AI is thriving outside Silicon Valley, exemplified by Joaquín Cuenca Abela's success with Freepik, now Magnific, in Málaga.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
17 hours ago

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff turned his earnings call into a vodcast. Why other Fortune 500 CEOs might follow | Fortune

Salesforce transformed its earnings call into an engaging, influencer-style event featuring live streaming and guest interviews.
fromEntrepreneur
11 hours ago

Ford Has a Secret Team Working on a $30,000 Electric Truck to Beat China. It's a 'Model T Moment,' Says CEO.

Ford's new electric truck project, led by Tesla and Apple veterans, aims to revolutionize manufacturing practices to achieve a competitive $30,000 price point.
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#samsung
fromEngadget
7 hours ago

Google just bought a stake in the maker of Eve Online to train its AI models - Engadget

"We jokingly say that the final boss for AI in games would obviously be Eve Online. Eve is giving insights about our own society and the human condition."
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fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
8 hours ago

AAPI Heritage Month Events in San Jose and San Francisco | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Tagore was the first Asian to win a Nobel Prize of any sort and also the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. 'India has two aspects,' Tagore wrote. 'In one she is the householder, in the other a wandering ascetic.'
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fromFuturism
2 days ago

Zuckerberg Trying to Simulate Human Biology at the Cellular Level

Mark Zuckerberg's Chan Zuckerberg Biohub aims to cure diseases through a $500 million investment in AI-powered biology and predictive models of human cells.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

A historic $200-million USC gift from Nvidia board member aims to transform AI education

USC received a $200 million donation to enhance artificial intelligence initiatives and rename its computing school.
#coinbase
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fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Coinbase to Eliminate 700 Jobs as It Restructures Around Artificial Intelligence

Coinbase is cutting 14% of its workforce, approximately 700 jobs, to implement AI-driven one-person teams amid a downturn in the crypto market.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Formerly SF-headquartered Coinbase to lay off 700 workers in AI shift

Coinbase will lay off 14% of its workforce, approximately 700 employees, to focus on artificial intelligence and reduce costs.
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Coinbase to Eliminate 700 Jobs as It Restructures Around Artificial Intelligence

Coinbase is cutting 14% of its workforce, approximately 700 jobs, to implement AI-driven one-person teams amid a downturn in the crypto market.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Formerly SF-headquartered Coinbase to lay off 700 workers in AI shift

Coinbase will lay off 14% of its workforce, approximately 700 employees, to focus on artificial intelligence and reduce costs.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Step inside the gorgeous, futuristic offices of Vast, the startup designing the next-gen space station

Vast is developing a future space station and innovative workspaces, symbolized by a baobab tree in their Long Beach headquarters.
#elon-musk
fromWIRED
2 days ago
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Greg Brockman Defends $30B OpenAI Stake: 'Blood, Sweat, and Tears'

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fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Elon Musk Is Probably Going to Lose the OpenAI Case

Elon Musk is suing OpenAI for deviating from its nonprofit mission, seeking over $130 billion in damages and leadership changes.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Musk v. Altman Kicks Off, DOJ Guts Voting Rights Unit, and Is the AI Job Apocalypse Overhyped?

The Elon Musk-Sam Altman trial has significant implications for OpenAI and the broader AI industry.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Et Tu, Brute? What Elon Musk's Clash With Sam Altman Is Really About.

Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman over alleged unjust enrichment from OpenAI's transition to a for-profit model.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Greg Brockman Defends $30B OpenAI Stake: 'Blood, Sweat, and Tears'

Elon Musk aims to undermine OpenAI leadership and damage its public image during the trial against Greg Brockman and Sam Altman.
Silicon Valley
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Elon Musk Is Probably Going to Lose the OpenAI Case

Elon Musk is suing OpenAI for deviating from its nonprofit mission, seeking over $130 billion in damages and leadership changes.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Musk v. Altman Kicks Off, DOJ Guts Voting Rights Unit, and Is the AI Job Apocalypse Overhyped?

The Elon Musk-Sam Altman trial has significant implications for OpenAI and the broader AI industry.
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The iPhone That Never Was

Marc Porat, in his PhD dissertation, predicted a shift from an economy based on transforming matter and energy to one focused on transforming information, coining the term 'information economy.'
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#openai
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fromWIRED
1 day ago

'I Actually Thought He Was Going to Hit Me,' OpenAI's Greg Brockman Says of Elon Musk

Musk's erratic behavior during negotiations for OpenAI's future led to tensions over control and funding.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit

A trial between OpenAI founders Sam Altman and Elon Musk centers on Musk's claims of charity misappropriation and competition concerns.
Silicon Valley
fromTNW | Tech
1 week ago

Musk v. Altman goes to trial in Oakland

The trial over OpenAI's status involves Musk's claims of deception regarding its transition to a for-profit entity and seeks $150 billion in damages.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
1 day ago

'I Actually Thought He Was Going to Hit Me,' OpenAI's Greg Brockman Says of Elon Musk

Musk's erratic behavior during negotiations for OpenAI's future led to tensions over control and funding.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit

A trial between OpenAI founders Sam Altman and Elon Musk centers on Musk's claims of charity misappropriation and competition concerns.
Silicon Valley
fromTNW | Tech
1 week ago

Musk v. Altman goes to trial in Oakland

The trial over OpenAI's status involves Musk's claims of deception regarding its transition to a for-profit entity and seeks $150 billion in damages.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Final person sentenced to life in prison for chilling Santa Cruz CEO murder

Joshua Camps was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of tech CEO Tushar Atre in 2019.
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

YouTube co-founder Steve Chen pushes innovation ties between Taiwan, Silicon Valley

Steve Chen is focused on connecting Silicon Valley with Taiwan's innovation community to strengthen its startup ecosystem.
#immigration
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fromKqed
1 week ago

The Big Impacts of Small Dust Particles | KQED

California courts will track immigration arrests to enhance transparency and assess impacts on access to justice.
Silicon Valley
fromKqed
1 week ago

The Big Impacts of Small Dust Particles | KQED

California courts will track immigration arrests to enhance transparency and assess impacts on access to justice.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Venture-Capital Populist

Silicon Valley's relationship with Trump solidified at a fundraiser hosted by David Sacks, signaling a shift among tech leaders towards acceptance of the former president.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Tahoe is losing a major power source amid Google, Apple data center expansion

Liberty Utilities must find a new energy source by May 2027 due to NV Energy's withdrawal of power supply.
Silicon Valley
fromAxios
2 days ago

Where new grads are finding jobs

Entry-level hiring is rebounding, but young professionals' prospects vary by role, sector, and location.
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from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

How Nvidia's Jensen Huang Used The Innovator's Dilemma to Dominate

Jensen Huang uses Christensen's Innovator's Dilemma as a strategy to prevent disruption and ensure NVIDIA's longevity.
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Evan Blass retires @evleaks

Evan Blass has been the source of countless leaks on our and many other tech media's websites for more than a decade. By his own admission, he's been leaking phones since 2009, three years before founding the now-legendary @evleaks.
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Silicon Valley
fromTODAY.com
2 days ago

In Commencement Speech, Sara Blakely Reveals the Casette Tape Behind Her Billion-Dollar Success

Sara Blakely attributes her success to the influence of motivational tapes by Wayne Dyer, emphasizing the power of thoughts and visualization.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Rarely seen 'Star Wars' photos,' from 'SNL' spoofs to Vader concert cameos

May the Fourth has become an excuse to rally around the lore of what very well may be the greatest science-fiction series of all time, stemming from a cheeky pun based on a bit of Jedi jargon.
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Silicon Valley
fromFortune
4 days ago

Unionized workers form alliance with rich tech giants on AI data centers, pushing back on local opposition and redrawing political lines | Fortune

Building trades unions are now integral to the AI economy, aligning with tech giants and addressing community concerns about data centers.
Silicon Valley
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Here's What Kojima Emailed Gabe Newell And Elon Musk About

Wealthy individuals like Gabe Newell and Hideo Kojima share ambitious dreams, including space exploration and advanced technology.
Silicon Valley
fromBig Think
5 days ago

The radical act of slowing down

Long-term thinking can lead to innovative solutions, as demonstrated by the contrasting stories of Vitamix and Juicero.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Big Tech Is Making 'Empty Promises' on 500 Gigawatts of Data Centers It Can't Deliver

Jigar Shah claims the industry 'can't build more than 50 gigawatts of data centers between now and 2030', while announced commitments are 'creating havoc at the level of 500 gigawatts across the country.'
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Scientology speed running' trend has LA abuzz and church unhappy

The church issued a statement about a large-scale incident on Saturday, during which dozens of individuals forced their way into its facilities, knocking down staff members in the process.
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fromThe Verge
6 days ago

The more young people use AI, the more they hate it

Gen Z is both adopting AI chatbots and expressing significant backlash against the AI-centric future being imposed on them.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

What longtime attendees expect from Berkshire's first big bash without Warren Buffett as host

Berkshire Hathaway's shareholder meeting will occur without Warren Buffett, featuring new CEO Greg Abel in a more restrained Q&A format.
Silicon Valley
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

This Arizona Canyon Is Known as the 'Center of the Universe'-Here's What It's Like to Visit

Spider Rock in Canyon de Chelly is central to Diné culture, symbolizing the origin of weaving and the universe's creation.
#jensen-huang
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fromFortune
1 week ago

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says this career path will thrive in the AI era-and drive a new Industrial Revolution | Fortune

Jensen Huang has transformed Nvidia into a leading force in AI and robotics, shaping the future of work and creating new job opportunities.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the "most noble" career is this

Jensen Huang received the IEEE Medal of Honor for his leadership in GPU development and advancing AI, transforming Nvidia into a $5 trillion company.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 week ago

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says this career path will thrive in the AI era-and drive a new Industrial Revolution | Fortune

Jensen Huang has transformed Nvidia into a leading force in AI and robotics, shaping the future of work and creating new job opportunities.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the "most noble" career is this

Jensen Huang received the IEEE Medal of Honor for his leadership in GPU development and advancing AI, transforming Nvidia into a $5 trillion company.
fromKqed
1 week ago

'Chop From the Top': California Academy of Sciences Union Pushes Back on Layoffs | KQED

"We have a very large endowment and campaign fund. Those options were not looked into. Our top priority is saving as many jobs as possible. Our main message is to chop from the top."
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Snap's Evan Spiegel warns tech leaders are underestimating a coming backlash against AI

Tech leaders may be misjudging public sentiment towards AI, leading to potential societal pushback and slower adoption rates.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Sam Altman Caught in What May Be His Most Spectacular Lie Yet

Sam Altman's startup World faces backlash for falsely claiming partnerships and misrepresenting its capabilities.
Silicon Valley
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Oracle plans to power its New Mexico DC with fuel cell farm

Oracle is expanding its datacenter complex in New Mexico, focusing on fuel cell technology for energy supply amid concerns over OpenAI's financial stability.
Silicon Valley
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Warning over 'most dangerous' fault as quake threatens millions

The Hayward Fault in California is overdue for a major earthquake, potentially causing extensive damage to densely populated areas.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Here's How Much San Francisco Tech Companies Pay for Police Protection

Elon Musk relocated X's offices from San Francisco due to violent crime concerns, prompting tech companies to enhance security measures.
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Billionaire Tax' Qualifies For November Ballot, and One Local Billionaire Says He Supports It

A proposed billionaire tax measure has gathered over 1.5 million signatures to qualify for the November ballot, aiming to tax residents with net worths over $1 billion.
fromKqed
1 week ago

How to Unscramble an Omelet in Silicon Valley: The Musk v. Altman Trial That Will Try | KQED

The trial is slated to begin April 27, 2026, as a federal judge considers Musk's claim that Altman and OpenAI abandoned their founding promise to develop AI for the benefit of humanity.
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 week ago

Have a strong brand in a world of noise-it's like having the only red T-shirt in a stadium full of white ones | Fortune

Intel's stock surged 120% this year due to strong AI chip demand and strategic partnerships.
Silicon Valley
fromEsquire
1 week ago

The Tech Elite Sure Have a Boring-and Expensive-Idea of Immortality

Democracy is retreating as power concentrates among authoritarian leaders and wealthy tech billionaires, while efforts to eradicate death gain traction.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

The Stanford freshmen who want to rule the world . . . will probably read this book and try even harder | TechCrunch

Theo Baker's book reveals the complex dynamics of power and ambition at Stanford University, challenging the romanticized view of the institution.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 week ago

Sergey Brin confronted Gavin Newsom at a treehouse party - then launched a political war | Fortune

California's proposed billionaire tax prompts Sergey Brin to leave the state and fund political opposition against Governor Newsom.
Silicon Valley
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

This is who's developing Golden Dome's orbital interceptors-if they're ever built

The US Space Force is advancing Space-Based Interceptors for missile defense through a $3.2 billion initiative involving multiple contractors.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Are plumbers and electricians really the new millionaire class?

Electricians, plumbers, and carpenters are emerging as the real winners in the AI boom, with lucrative opportunities in these 'AI-proof' professions.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

I brought my husband back for his funeral as a hologram

Pam Cronrath used hologram technology for her husband's memorial, transforming her promise into an ambitious project despite initial challenges and costs.
fromRAIN News
1 week ago

iHeartMedia makes exclusive deal with Citizen Skull

"We built this partnership with iHeart to create elevated genre storytelling that doesn't just live in audio, but has the potential to expand across platforms," said Dean Butler, Executive Producer of the slate and Senior Literary & Talent Manager For CitizenSkull.
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