Lambda is raising up to $4 billion at a $14.5 billion pre-money valuation, marking what could be its last private round before a planned 2027 IPO. Coatue Management and Blackstone are leading the round. A letter to investors reviewed by…
Deutsche Telekom expects to save around 1.1 billion euros gross by 2027 through increased use of AI and automation in its operations outside the United States. This forecast was shared during the company’s AI Investor Day in Bonn. The telecommunications…
A 16-year-old boy was recently rescued after getting into a perilous situation while following advice from the Claude AI chatbot. This incident unfolded at the base of the aptly named “Widowmaker” on Crown Mountain in British Columbia. The teenager ascended…
During a recent interview, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, faced unexpected questions about a suicide linked to ChatGPT. In an interview published by Vanity Fair on October 5, 2026, editor Mark Guiducci referenced Laura Reiley, a journalist who shared…
On Tuesday, Anthropic revealed an expansion of its Claude for Startups program, which provides a complimentary year of Claude Team, their paid group plan. This offer includes access for up to five premium seats and $1,000 in API credits for…
Brandon Sanderson is personally interviewing showrunner candidates for the *Stormlight Archive* series on Apple TV. In a recent chat with Collider, he revealed that he has personally “interviewed a bunch” of candidates, underscoring his commitment to bringing in “high-caliber” talent…
Meta has started testing a new Facebook UX in India that sends some users directly into full-screen video when they open the app, putting Reels front and center. This shift towards a more immersive, video-oriented approach was first outlined by…
Carli Michelle Heller was arrested in Bonita Springs, Florida, after allegedly expressing her intention to “shoot up” a local sheriff’s office using Anthropic’s chatbot, Claude. This incident brings to light the critical balance between user privacy and the responsibilities of…
Reports indicate that _Grand Theft Auto 6_ will allow players to use cocaine at any time, even enabling them to snort it off their hands. This intriguing feature raises questions about how Rockstar Games might integrate drug use into gameplay…
Meta has recently intensified its content moderation actions against two gay bars in Austin, Texas–Oilcan Harry’s and Rain on 4th. Both establishments had their Instagram and Facebook accounts flagged and censored, with images of drag queen performers marked as “inappropriate.”…