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Palantir sues former engineers for allegedly stealing trade secrets to build rival AI startup Percepta

Palantir, the controversial data analytics company known for its close ties to U.S. intelligence agencies, has taken two of its former engineers to court — accusing them of stealing its “crown jewels” to build a competing AI firm. In a […]

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China approves TikTok deal, clearing path for U.S. ownership transfer and algorithm retraining

After many months of negotiations, political wrangling, and back-and-forth between Washington and Beijing, China has finally approved the long-delayed agreement for the transfer of TikTok’s U.S. operations. Reuters reported on Thursday that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the move, […]

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Archy raises $20M in Series B Funding from TCV and Bessemer to put dental practices on autopilot with AI

Running a dental office isn’t just about fixing teeth—it’s a daily grind of scheduling, insurance calls, billing errors, and retraining new staff on outdated systems that can barely talk to each other. That’s the headache Archy wants to end. The […]

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Meta loses 12% market cap after $70B AI spending plan sparks investor doubts despite strong quarter

Meta Platforms’ stock took a sharp hit on Thursday, sliding more than 12% as investors grew uneasy about CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s massive new spending plans for artificial intelligence. The drop wiped out tens of billions in market value in a […]

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Chegg lays off 45% of workforce, blames ‘new realities of AI’ and plunging traffic

Chegg, once a darling of the online education boom, is laying off nearly half of its employees as the company struggles to stay afloat in an era reshaped by artificial intelligence and collapsing web traffic. The company announced on Monday […]

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OpenAI eyes $1 trillion IPO as Sam Altman prepares to take the AI giant public

OpenAI is reportedly preparing for a stock market debut that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, according to an exclusive report from Reuters, citing people familiar with the matter. If it happens, it would be one of […]

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Top 10 Startup and Tech Funding News – October 29, 2025

It’s Wednesday, October 29, 2025, and we’re back with the top startup and tech funding news stories making waves today. From billion-dollar AI rounds to breakthroughs in biotech, climate tech, and fintech infrastructure, investors continue to back transformative ideas across […]

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Reflectiz raises $22 million in funding to expose hidden threats in enterprise websites using AI

Israeli cybersecurity startup Reflectiz has raised $22 million in Series B funding led by Fulcrum Equity Partners, with participation from Capri Ventures, YYM Ventures, AFG Partners, and others. The Boston-based company plans to use the new capital to expand its […]

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Bybit’s bbSOL gains institutional custody from Anchorage Digital, advancing institutional adoption on Solana

Institutions have long eyed the high yields offered by decentralized finance, but one thing has stood in the way: trust. Between regulatory gray zones and the lack of bank-grade custody, few have found a compliant path into staking on networks […]

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Nvidia becomes the world’s first company to hit a $5 trillion valuation as AI boom fuels historic rally

Nvidia just rewrote history. The chipmaker became the first company on the planet to hit a $5 trillion market valuation, fueled by an AI-driven rally that’s reshaping both Wall Street and Silicon Valley. The milestone cements Nvidia’s rise from a […]

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Fruitist raises $150 million in funding from J.P. Morgan and Ray Dalio to grow its healthy snacking startup

Fruitist, the healthy food snacking startup behind those jumbo-sized blueberries that have become a hit among health-conscious consumers, just landed a fresh $150 million in equity funding. The round was led by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, with billionaire Ray Dalio’s […]

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Grokipedia plagiarized Wikipedia: Grokipedia caught copying Wikipedia, word for word

In late September, Elon Musk unveiled Grokipedia, an xAI alternative to Wikipedia. Fast forward a month, and his attempt to build a “truth-seeking” rival has already backfired. On Monday, October 27, 2025, Musk announced that Grokipedia — an AI-powered encyclopedia […]

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Why Trust and Safety Features Are Becoming Essential in Game Startups

When you’re starting a new game company, it’s easy to focus only on building fast, getting users, and launching something cool. That’s the exciting part. One thing too many teams skip, though, is Trust and Safety (T&S). T&S might sound […]

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Tesla eyes backup CEO candidates as Musk threatens to quit if $1 trillion pay deal fails

Tesla’s leadership future is on the line. As Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package faces a crucial shareholder vote next week, the electric-car giant has confirmed it has a “Plan B” in case the world’s richest man walks away. Board […]

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Top 10 Startup and Tech Funding News – October 28, 2025

It’s Tuesday, October 28, 2025, and we’re back with the top startup and tech funding news stories making headlines today. From AI-native talent marketplaces and memory infrastructure to bleeding-edge biotech and global fintech, today’s rounds reflect the broad spectrum of […]

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Tech Layoffs 2025: Comprehensive List, Trends, and What They Mean for the Industry

The layoff cycle that shook Silicon Valley in 2023 and 2024 hasn’t stopped—it’s simply changed form. As 2025 unfolds, companies across the tech spectrum are once again trimming staff, citing AI-driven efficiency, tighter venture capital, and a shift from growth-at-all-costs […]

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Meet the University of Houston Grad Student on a Mission to Explain One of the Universe’s Greatest Mysteries: The Neutrino

Karim Hassinin spends his days chasing ghosts. Not the kind that haunt old houses, but the kind that pass through everything — including you — by the trillions every second. They’re called neutrinos, tiny invisible particles that make up the […]

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Nvidia acquires $1B stake in Nokia to develop next-gen 6G and AI infrastructure

Nvidia just made another billion-dollar move — this time into one of Europe’s oldest tech names. Nokia announced Tuesday that Nvidia will purchase $1 billion in new Nokia shares, marking the latest in a string of equity stakes the AI […]

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AI startup Spacial raises $10M in funding to automate permits and accelerate affordable home construction

The American housing market is stuck in a slow lane. Building a single home can take months of back-and-forth approvals, engineering reviews, and paperwork before a shovel ever hits the ground. Palo Alto–based AI startup Spacial wants to change that—and […]

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Israeli startup CyberRidge emerges from stealth with $26M in funding to make data “disappear” using photonic encryption

For decades, cybersecurity has been about building taller digital walls—encrypting data, hardening servers, and patching vulnerabilities faster than hackers can find them. But what if there were no walls to climb, nothing to steal, and no data left to decrypt? […]

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Apple and Microsoft each hit $4 trillion market cap milestone, trail Nvidia’s $4.6 trillion lead

Apple and Microsoft are once again proving why they dominate Wall Street. Both tech giants surpassed the $4 trillion market capitalization mark on Tuesday, according to CNBC. The surge reflects growing investor confidence in their earnings strength and long-term bets […]

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