Sam Altman disputes Marc Andreessen’s description of AI meetings with Biden administration
Famed investor Marc Andreessen recently talked about meetings with Biden administration staff who gave him the impression they wanted to…
Feds clear the way for robotaxis without steering wheels and pedals
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Friday proposed a new national framework that could make it easier for…
After causing outrage on the first day of Y Combinator, AI code editor PearAI lands $1M seed
On the first day of Y Combinator’s winter 2024 session — right after orientation and a photo in front of…
Third member of LockBit ransomware gang has been arrested
U.S. prosecutors in New Jersey on Friday publicly announced charges against Rostislav Panev, 51, a dual Russian-Israeli national accused of…
The year is coming to a close, but startup news keeps rolling in
Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it…
Nvidia clears regulatory hurdle to acquire Run:ai
Chip company Nvidia gets the green light from the European Union to complete its acquisition of Run:ai. The EU came…
OpenAI announces new o3 models
OpenAI saved its biggest announcement for the last day of its 12-day “shipmas” event. On Friday, the company unveiled o3,…
Swizzle Fund raises $5M for inaugural fund addressing women’s health and wealth
There is a new venture fund in town. Swizzle Fund, founded by Jessica Kamada, former COO of the marketing agency…
Lerer Hippeau files to a raise Fund IX
Lerer Hippeau, one of New York’s most prolific A-list VC firms, has filed to raise its ninth fund, according to…
Rivian executives accused of harassment in previously unreported lawsuits
Four employees have sued Rivian in separate lawsuits this year over allegations they were harassed, in some cases by top…