David Sacks, the Trump administration’s A.I. and crypto czar, has helped formulate policies that aid his Silicon Valley friends and many of his own tech investments.
Category: Start-ups
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Jeff Bezos’ Big Bet on A.I. Is Project Prometheus
The Amazon founder is tapping his fortune to help fund Project Prometheus, an artificial intelligence start-up, even as he has said A.I. may be in a bubble.
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Russian Humanoid Robot Falls on Its Face in Hyped Debut
The robot, known as AIDOL, staggered onstage during a technology showcase in Moscow. Organizers blamed the mishap on calibration and lighting issues.
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The 20-Somethings Who Raised $121 Million to Build Military Drones
Neros, a company founded in 2023 by former teenage drone racers, won a coveted Army contract and is gaining popularity in the defense sector.
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Pfizer to Acquire Obesity Drug Start-Up Metsera in $10 Billion Deal
The announcement of the deal signaled an end to the bidding war for Metsera between Pfizer and Novo Nordisk, the Danish maker of Ozempic and Wegovy.
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How Helpful is Niche’s College Cost Comparison Tool?
Niche is the latest company to help families predict what they might pay. If only colleges would do more.
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How A.I. Is Transforming Dating Apps
Meet your artificial intelligence matchmakers. These A.I. tools are changing dating apps, so users don’t have to swipe through an endless scroll of profiles.
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What If You Spent Every Waking Moment Taking On Elon Musk?
Aaron Greenspan was once a promising entrepreneur. He has spent the last two decades lobbing grenades at the country’s most powerful tech moguls.
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Donald Trump Jr. Pitches ‘Patriotic Capitalism’ at Saudi Summit
His firm, 1789 Capital, has been investing in artificial intelligence and defense technology — and, he said, it has an “understanding” of President Trump’s plans.
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Can a Start-Up Make Computer Chips Cheaper Than the Industry’s Giants?
Substrate, a San Francisco company, is trying to take on powerhouses like the Dutch company ASML.
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Can a Start-Up Make Computer Chips Cheaper Than the Industry’s Giants?
Substrate, a San Francisco company, is trying to take on powerhouses like the Dutch company ASML.