Equity’s 2026 Predictions: AI Agents, Blockbuster IPOs, and the Future of VC
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Equity’s 2026 Predictions: AI Agents, Blockbuster IPOs, and the Future of VC
Nvidia to license AI chip challenger Groq’s tech and hire its CEO
Nvidia is set to license technology from Groq, a rising AI chip competitor, and bring on its CEO, signaling a major move in the AI hardware space.
The year data centers went from backend to center stage
Data centers have become a focal point in the tech industry, moving from behind-the-scenes infrastructure to a central role in powering AI and cloud services.
Why the operating room is ripe for AI, according to Akara
Akara, a startup, discusses how AI can revolutionize operating rooms by improving efficiency, safety, and patient outcomes.
Waymo is testing Gemini as an in-car AI assistant in its robotaxis
Waymo is piloting Google’s Gemini AI as an in-car assistant, aiming to enhance the passenger experience in its autonomous vehicles.
Italy tells Meta to suspend its policy that bans rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp
Italian regulators have ordered Meta to halt its policy that restricts rival AI chatbots from operating on WhatsApp, citing competition concerns.
Can AI fix the operating room? This startup thinks so
Akara’s team explores how AI-driven solutions can address inefficiencies and safety issues in surgical environments.
John Carreyrou and other authors bring new lawsuit against six major AI companies
Investigative journalist John Carreyrou and several authors have filed a lawsuit against leading AI firms, alleging unauthorized use of their works for training AI models.
Marissa Mayer’s new startup Dazzle raises $8M led by Forerunner’s Kirsten Green
Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer’s new venture, Dazzle, secures $8 million in funding to develop innovative AI-powered consumer products.
Amazon’s AI assistant Alexa+ now works with Angi, Expedia, Square, and Yelp
Amazon expands Alexa+ integrations, allowing users to access services from Angi, Expedia, Square, and Yelp through its AI-powered assistant.
Lemon Slice nabs $10.5M from YC and Matrix to build out its digital avatar tech
Lemon Slice, a startup focused on digital avatar technology, raises $10.5 million to accelerate development and expand its AI-driven platform.
OpenAI says AI browsers may always be vulnerable to prompt injection attacks
OpenAI acknowledges that AI-powered browsers could remain susceptible to prompt injection attacks, highlighting ongoing security challenges in AI applications.
Alphabet to buy Intersect Power to bypass energy grid bottlenecks
Alphabet is acquiring Intersect Power to address energy grid limitations, aiming to secure reliable power for its growing AI and cloud operations.
