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U.S.-China Rivalry Could Boost Space Startup Funding
After commercial space startups pulled in $8.6 billion in 2024, more venture capital firms are likely to make investments in new companies as Sino-Amercian tensions go orbital.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
What’s next for agentic AI? LangChain founder looks to ambient agents
LangChain’s founder Harrison Chase is looking to advance agentic AI with the concept of ambient agents, which might well be the next step on the path to generalized intelligence.VentureBeat - Jan. 15 -
AI Agents Are Here. How Much Should We Let Them Do?
WIRED’s advice columnist cracks open the publication’s archive to consider past promises about AI agents, and to get some advice on how we can use automation while retaining our humanity.Wired - Jan. 15 -
Payroll Startup Deel Accused of Charges Related to Money Laundering
The startup, recently valued at $12 billion, says it hasn’t broken any laws.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Google Joins the AI Shopping Revolution With Agent Tools for Retailers
The next stage of AI development, which lets the technology act with more autonomy and performs some customer service actions, is being applied to an industry that must constantly embrace change.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Why $10 Million Is the Hardest Number for Startups to Hit
It’s a wonderful mirage, but it rarely works, so why do we keep falling for it?Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Set to be free agent, Bolts' Mack to mull retiring
Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack said Sunday he is unsure about his football future.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Italy Frees Iranian Wanted by U.S.
Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini was released after an Italian journalist was freed by Tehran.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 12 -
A startup city in Kenya tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor
Tatu City outside Kenya's capital is a startup city, privately owned and with aspirations of eventually having a population of 250,000ABC News - Jan. 12 -
Meta’s ‘free speech’ overhaul sparks advertisers’ concern
Facebook owner’s move to loosen policing of online content has raised fears of a surge in misinformationFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Researchers improved AI agent performance on unfamiliar tasks using ‘Dungeons and Dragons’
AgentRefine gives AI agents and models the ability to recognize errors and self-correct to work better for general tasks.VentureBeat - Jan. 10 -
Supreme Court TikTok arguments touched on free speech
The Supreme Court heard arguments on a law passed by Congress to ban TikTok in the U.S. CBS News' Catherine Cole breaks down what was said about free speech and China's influence on the social ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Agent's Take: Player performance bonuses that can be earned in 2025 NFL playoffs
A look at what these players stand to earn in bonuses this postseasonCBS Sports - Jan. 10 -
High cost of weight loss drugs drives employers to require nutrition counseling, in boost for startups
Startup Virta Health saw 60% revenue growth last year, topping $100 million, driven by demand for its employer weight loss management program.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Musk and Ramaswamy sending agents across US government to seek cuts
So-called department of government efficiency charged by Trump to help effect radical government shake-up. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have already dispatched emissaries across the US ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
R. Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador, Says China Is Aligned With ‘Agents of Disorder’
R. Nicholas Burns, the top U.S. diplomat in Beijing, says the Biden administration is making a final push to urge China to reconsider its tilt toward Russia, Iran and North Korea.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
How Delivery Startup DroneUp May Survive the Loss of Walmart’s Business
After the retailing giant consolidates its aerial deliveries with two bigger specialists, DroneUp will need to pivot to working with smaller, local customers.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
LlamaIndex goes beyond RAG so agents can make complex decisions
A new orchestration architecture from LlamaIndex brings more context and decision-making capabilities to AI agents.VentureBeat - Jan. 9 -
Hill's agent says star WR 'committed' to Dolphins
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is "committed" to the team, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said Thursday.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Ranking the 10 best WNBA free agents -- and eight other players who could be on the move
Who are the top players who could be difference-makers in this year's WNBA free agency?ESPN - Jan. 9 -
With TikTok’s Future Uncertain, Livestream Shopping Startups Are Making Moves
How TikTok Shop’s rivals are preparing to swoop up the e-commerce giant’s market share.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Batting Around: Which team most needs to sign Alex Bregman? Free-agent third baseman still available
CBS Sports ranked Bregman the No. 3 free agent this offseasonCBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
Musk, Zuckerberg and free speech
Can democracy function with Elon Musk’s idea of free speech?BBC News - Jan. 9 -
AI Startup Anthropic Plans to Raise $2 Billion at a $60 Billion Valuation
The new funding round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, sees the company at more than triple its 2024 valuation of $18 million.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Iran Frees Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala
Sala’s arrest in Tehran last month had sparked fears of a lengthy hostage crisis. Italy is expected to free Iranian businessman, wanted by the U.S., as part of a deal.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8 -
Baseball’s Most Coveted Free Agent Could Land in an Unexpected Destination
Will the Brewers be the pick for Roki Sasaki? At the very least, they can make a compelling sales pitch.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
No talk of Beal waiving no-trade clause, per agent
Suns guard Bradley Beal has not discussed waiving his no-trade clause, with his agent telling ESPN that "Bradley's total focus is on helping the Suns turn things around."ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Bench’s Jilted Customers Say the Accounting Startup’s Problems Began Long Before Its Abrupt Shutdown
The tax startup’s recent collapse and subsequent acquisition by Employer.com has left customers unsure about where to turn.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Indonesia places a $28bn bet on free school meals
President Prabowo Subianto wants to cater for 82mn students and pregnant mothers to boost growth and attainmentFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
AI Startup Anthropic Raising Funds Valuing It at $60 Billion
The Amazon-backed OpenAI rival was valued at $18 billion last year.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7