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Anthropic Secures Injunction Blocking Trump Admin’s AI Defense Curbs
A U.S. federal judge granted Anthropic a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's restrictions on its AI work with the Defense Department, halting mandates over national security fears.
SK Hynix IPO: Ending RAMmageddon with $5B US Listing
SK Hynix, the South Korean memory chip powerhouse holding a 25% global DRAM market share according to a 2023 TrendForce report, has filed for a massive U.S. IPO valued at over $5 billion. This move could inject vital capital into expanding production, potentially ending the ‘RAMmageddon’—a severe shortage of RAM chips that has driven prices...
Waymo’s Weekly Robotaxi Trips Surge 10x in Two Years
Waymo reports a tenfold increase in weekly paid robotaxi trips, hitting 250,000 in 2026, as shown in a revealing growth chart. This boom highlights expanding urban services and tech advancements driving autonomous adoption.
EU Commission Confirms Cyberattack After Hackers Leak Sensitive Data
The European Commission verified a major cyberattack on its cloud systems following hackers' claims of stealing policy documents and emails. Investigations are ongoing as the EU bolsters defenses against escalating threats.
Aetherflux Secures $2B Valuation in Index-Led Series B Round
Clean energy startup Aetherflux is raising $250-350M in Series B funding at a $2B valuation, led by Index Ventures, to advance its energy storage tech amid global sustainability pushes.
David Sacks Quits AI Czar Role for VC AI Fund Launch
David Sacks has resigned as White House AI czar after 18 months, shifting to lead a $500M AI investment fund at Craft Ventures. The move leaves a policy gap in the Trump administration amid global AI rivalry.