Software company 8x8 has saved an estimated $5 million annually by using Anthropic's Claude AI, replacing numerous software subscriptions. While other tech firms grapple with rising AI costs, 8x8 finds its AI spending "well below" its savings, pleasing its CFO.
A private Signal chat involving billionaires like Sergey Brin and Marc Andreessen, who discussed strategies to combat California's proposed 5% wealth tax, has been revealed. Their efforts, including backing candidates and attempting to buy signature-gathering companies, have largely failed, with the tax measure polling strongly and legislative action pending.
US government orders AI firm Anthropic to block all foreign nationals, including its own employees, from accessing its latest AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, citing national security concerns. The directive forces Anthropic to disable these models for all customers to ensure compliance.
La presidente del Messico, Claudia Sheinbaum, ha incontrato Ben Horowitz, cofondatore di Andreessen Horowitz, per discutere delle prospettive economiche e delle opportunità di investimento nel Paese. Entrambi hanno concordato che il Messico offre fiducia e certezza economica in un contesto globale volatile.
Silvio Sangineto, an IT engineer and Stanford lecturer, discusses the multidimensional relationship between humans and AI. He advocates for viewing AI as a thinking partner, emphasizing the ethical and human-centric aspects of technology, and the need for leadership to guide societal transformation.
TechCrunch and VivaTech 2026 are collaborating to spotlight emerging startups and enterprise AI innovations. The partnership aims to showcase European companies focusing on industrial AI applications, moving beyond consumer-facing models to address complex integration and deployment challenges.
Donald Trump's administration prioritizes AI growth over regulation, evidenced by executive orders and discussions of government stakes in AI firms. Meanwhile, Anthropic advocates for a pause in AI development while pursuing an IPO, raising questions about its safety-first posture.
The tech sector, led by chipmakers and AI stocks, experiences steep declines globally, with the Nasdaq Composite falling 4.18% on Friday. Geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, and a U.S.-brokered deal, also impact trading. Meanwhile, SpaceX's upcoming IPO is valued too highly by Aswath Damodaran.
A Russian State Duma deputy believes small cities can become hubs for high-tech markets, similar to Silicon Valley. He suggests focusing on full-cycle production and practical assembly of new solutions, citing examples like Dobrograd.
Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, proposing a one-time 50% tax on the stock of major AI firms to create a public fund. The bill aims to give Americans direct ownership and representation in AI companies, arguing their success is built on 'stolen' public data.
Peter Thiel, heute 58, war als Kind ein ernster Schachspieler und wollte als "Kerkermeister" bei "Dungeons and Dragons" die Kontrolle übernehmen. Sein Biograf Max Chafkin schreibt, dass Thiel nun eine zentrale Rolle in der kalifornischen Start-up-Industrie einnimmt und seine Gesetze die des Silicon Valley prägen.
The article explores the rise of Indian-origin CEOs like Sanjay Mehrotra, Satya Nadella, and Sundar Pichai in leading trillion-dollar tech companies, attributing their success to an 'Operator Mode' that balances technical expertise with management skills in the AI era.
The article explores the rise of Indian-born CEOs in US tech giants, attributing their success in the AI era to the 'Operator' archetype, distinct from traditional 'Founder' or 'Manager' modes. It highlights how figures like Sanjay Mehrotra, Satya Nadella, and Sundar Pichai embody this role, managing complex, civilization-sized technological infrastructures.
AI firm Anthropic has confidentially filed for an IPO, surpassing rival OpenAI in valuation and funding. Meanwhile, Silicon Valley billionaires are investing heavily in California politics to influence regulations and elections.
Die Ukraine treibt trotz des Krieges gegen Russland einen rasanten digitalen Umbau voran, der auf KI-Souveränität und Innovation setzt. Die "Diia"-App wird zum KI-Assistenten, eigene Sprachmodelle und Rechenkapazitäten werden aufgebaut, um Daten im Land zu halten. Der Defence-Tech-Sektor zieht Investoren an.
Tech billionaires are spending unprecedented amounts on California's June 2 primary elections, aiming to secure political and regulatory influence. Major donors like Sergey Brin and Chris Larsen are funding candidates and ballot measures to shape AI development and avoid stifling regulations.
Aktivist und Autor Cory Doctorow kritisiert, dass Google KI einsetzt, um schlechte Suchergebnisse zu verbessern. Er warnt, dass dies die Produkte des Silicon Valley verschlechtern wird, anstatt sie zu verbessern.
Tech elites like Sam Altman and Elon Musk are pursuing a transhuman future, merging humans with AI and seeking cosmic dominance. This ambition, fueled by effective altruism and a rejection of traditional religion, risks diverting resources from present human needs towards a techno-mystical dream.
The Enhanced Games, dubbed the "steroid Olympics," feature athletes using performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision. Backed by Silicon Valley investors, the event aims to normalize drug use in sports and promote a growing human enhancement industry.
AI companies, after initially offering low prices, are increasing costs as they seek profitability, especially with resource-intensive AI agents that perform tasks, impacting pricing strategies.
Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas warns against the misuse of AI, emphasizing its potential to exacerbate economic inequality and undermine human dignity, while distinguishing what it means to be human from AI capabilities.
Lovable, a Swedish AI startup, is recruiting tech workers laid off from US companies, citing the end of American big tech as the safe, prestigious choice
The Trump administration is divided over Pope Leo XIV's warning on AI risks, with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum dismissing the warning while Vice President JD Vance praised it, highlighting delicate politics ahead of elections.
Pope Leo XIV issued a stark warning in his encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas,' stating that AI is normalizing war and transferring life-and-death decisions to unaccountable tech actors. He called for a global treaty to disarm AI and prevent it from dominating humanity.
