Sequoia bets on silence
There is a time-honored crisis management strategy, wherein one says nothing and waits for the outrage to pass. For Sequoia Capital, the strategy worked pretty well this week. While partner Shaun Maguire initially
OpenAI delays the release of its open model, again
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Friday the company is delaying the release of its open model indefinitely.
Windsurf’s CEO goes to Google; OpenAI’s acquisition falls apart
Notably, Google is not taking a stake in Windsurf and will not have any control over the company.
Firefly Space files for an IPO
Firefly Space has filed for a initial public offering.
Tesla reportedly close to starting sales in India
Tesla may finally start selling its EVs in India with a showroom slated for Mumbai.
Can an ‘ethical’ spyware maker justify providing its tech to ICE?
Analysis: In calling itself an ethical spyware vendor, Paragon has opened itself up to scrutiny of its government customers.
AI leadership development platform Praxis Labs sells to Torch
Praxis Labs, a learning development platform, announced its acquisition on Thursday for an undisclosed amount by the leadership and coaching enterprise Torch. “As a small company with fewer than 20 people serving
AI coding tools may not speed up every developer, study shows
Software engineer workflows have been transformed in recent years by an influx of AI coding tools, but However, a new study calls into question the extent to which today’s AI coding tools enhance productivity
India’s richest man wants to turn every TV into a PC
Jio Platforms, the digital arm of Reliance Industries, has launched a virtual desktop service called JioPC for televisions.
France is investigating X over foreign interference, while a MP also criticizes Grok
France is investigating Elon Musk’s X and a member of parliament, Éric Bothorel, is criticizing Grok’s content.