Category: Silicon Valley (Calif)

Is Silicon Valley in the Justice Dept.’s Sights?

The New York Times – Business:
Federal prosecutors are reportedly investigating Andreessen Horowitz, the venture capital giant, over board seats it holds.
Mark Cuban and Other Founders Wade Into Wealth Tax Debate

The New York Times – Business:
Some entrepreneurs, including Mark Cuban, are publicly worried about the potential fallout from California’s proposal to impose a special billionaire tax.
A Silicon Valley Dirt Farmer Hangs Up His Shears

The New York Times – Business:
Andy Mariani grows exotic and ethereally delicious stone fruit in the shadow of tech giants. But at age 80, it’s time to give up the land.
A Silicon Valley Dirt Farmer Hangs Up His Shears

The New York Times – Business:
Andy Mariani grows exotic and ethereally delicious stone fruit in the shadow of tech giants. But at age 80, it’s time to give up the land.
The A.I. Giants Weren’t Prepared for This

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Jasmine Sun, a writer covering technology, takes us into the backlash against A.I. data centers.
Is China Closing the A.I. Gap Faster Than Expected?

The New York Times – Business:
Silicon Valley and corporate America are increasingly turning to cheaper, open-source artificial intelligence models built in China.
Giving Workers a Stake in A.I. Gains Traction

The New York Times – Business:
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has floated a policy idea that’s getting attention in Silicon Valley: let workers own a piece of technology disruption.
Cerebras, A.I. Chip Maker, Rises 89% in Market Debut

The New York Times – Business:
Cerebras, a Silicon Valley maker of artificial intelligence chips, began trading on the stock market on Thursday, as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic also take steps to go public.
Allbirds, Once Silicon Valley’s Favorite Shoe, Sells for $39 Million

The New York Times – Business:
Despite once being valued at $4 billion, the company that made sneakers from Merino wool struggled to capture a wide customer base and turn a profit.
Coders Coded Their Job Away. Why Are So Many of Them Happy About It?

The New York Times – Business:
In the era of A.I. agents, many Silicon Valley programmers are now barely programming. Instead, what they’re doing is deeply, deeply weird.
Welcome to the Office. Now Take Off Your Shoes.

Some start-ups, blurring the lines between home and office, are embracing a “no shoes” policy.
The New Billionaires of the A.I. Boom

Just like past tech booms, the latest frenzy has produced a group of billionaires — at least on paper — from smaller start-ups.