Category Artificial Intelligence

Baseten’s reported $1.5B round signals how hot AI inference has become

Baseten is reportedly raising $1.5B at a $13B valuation, highlighting the soaring demand for AI inference infrastructure.

AI regulation is entering a volatile new phase as the White House pressures Anthropic offline, raising questions about ad hoc oversight.

Why the three-martini lunch is making a comeback as AI boosts productivity but leaves workers lonelier and more disconnected.

The AI gig economy is pushing more workers into contractor roles as companies automate tasks and cut full-time jobs.

Anthropic joins Frontier’s carbon removal coalition as the AI sector faces growing scrutiny over energy use and climate commitments.

Global leaders want AI access from U.S. firms, but fear Washington can cut it off. The G7 is weighing a trusted partners solution.

Threads, Instagram and TikTok are rolling out user-controlled algorithms, giving people more say over what appears in their feeds.

NEA partner Tiffany Luck says AI ROI is now the key question as enterprises tighten spending, mix models and chase practical value.

Enterprises are shifting from AI hype to AI ROI, as companies tighten budgets and startups race to prove measurable value.

SpaceX board adds Roelof Botha after its record IPO, bringing Sequoia experience and audit expertise to Elon Musk’s company.