Researchers have successfully used AI to design antibodies that bind to cancer proteins. The breakthrough could slash development time from months to weeks and eliminate animal testing. This represents a major shift in how pharmaceuticals are created.
Michael Burry’s hedge fund has taken a $1.1 billion short position against Nvidia and Palantir. The move comes as global markets show extreme concentration in just a handful of tech stocks. Palantir CEO Alex Karp called the bet “batshit crazy” in response.
Two of Silicon Valley’s most experienced executives are betting that AI agents will become the primary way companies interact with customers. Their startup Sierra has already attracted major brands and is on track for massive revenue. But can they stand out in an increasingly crowded market?
Google’s AI Mode is evolving beyond simple search to handle complex real-world tasks. The system can now autonomously book tickets, schedule appointments, and make restaurant reservations for users in the US who’ve opted into Search Labs.
Michael Burry’s Scion Asset Management purchased bearish put options on 1 million Nvidia shares and 5 million Palantir shares. The investor sees dangerous parallels between the current AI boom and previous market bubbles.
Dragos Gavrilut manages a massive team developing ML for threat detection. He’s also an associate professor, bridging academia and enterprise security.
Sweden’s AI ecosystem is exploding with funding, more than tripling to €454 million across 28 deals so far this year. The surge is driven by multiple massive rounds from companies like Lovable and Legora, showing Europe can compete in the global AI race.
Tech giants NVIDIA and Qualcomm are teaming up with Indian venture firms to build the country’s deep tech ecosystem. The coalition has over $1 billion in commitments and aims to support startups in AI, semiconductors, and space tech. This comes as India launches its own $12 billion research initiati
Volkswagen is taking control of its tech destiny in China by developing custom AI chips. The German automaker is investing heavily to compete in a market where Chinese EV makers now dominate. This $200 million chip development signals a major strategic shift.
Former Datadog executives Gabriel-James Safar and Sébastien Deprez have secured $10 million in seed funding for their new observability startup Tsuga. The Paris-based company is taking on their former employer with a “bring your own cloud” approach to monitoring enterprise software.
