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SoftBank cuts planned $10B OpenAI-backed loan after lenders raise valuation concerns

Nickie Louise Posted On May 8, 2026

SoftBank’s massive bet on OpenAI is running into a problem that has begun to shadow the AI boom: how do lenders assign a reliable valuation to a private company worth hundreds of billions of dollars on paper? The Japanese investment […]

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Top Tech News Today, May 8, 2026

Nickie Louise Posted On May 8, 2026

It’s Friday, May 8, 2026, and the global AI arms race just went nuclear. Nvidia is dropping billions into everything from residential mini data centers to 5-gigawatt hyperscale builds, Big Tech is committing a record-shattering $725 billion in capex while […]

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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – May 7, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On May 7, 2026

Today is Thursday, May 7, 2026, and we’re back with the latest startup and tech funding news from around the world. Today’s funding activity highlights where investors continue placing their biggest bets: sovereign AI infrastructure, quantum computing, satellite communications, defense manufacturing, […]

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Top Tech News Today, May 7, 2026

Nickie Louise Posted On May 7, 2026

AI’s compute wars just hit escape velocity — with SpaceX powering Anthropic’s next models, Nvidia pouring billions into optical fiber, and floating data centers testing the ocean itself. It’s Thursday, May 7, 2026, and here are the top tech stories […]

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Nvidia to invest $3.2B in Corning to build next-generation AI optical infrastructure in the U.S.

Nickie Louise Posted On May 7, 2026

The AI infrastructure race is no longer just about chips. It is now about what connects the chips. Nvidia, the chip giant sitting at the center of the AI boom, is partnering with glassmaker Corning to build three advanced manufacturing facilities […]

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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – May 6, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On May 6, 2026

It’s Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news. Today’s funding rounds reflect a market increasingly centered on AI infrastructure, quantum computing, autonomous software development, and industrial-scale energy systems. Investors continue to pour […]

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Anthropic taps SpaceX AI data center to ease AI crunch, doubles Claude Code limits as Musk shifts stance

Nickie Louise Posted On May 6, 2026

Anthropic just secured a massive shot of computing power, and it could reshape the pace of its AI push. SpaceX said Wednesday it will lease its Colossus 1 data center to Anthropic, linking Elon Musk’s company with a rival he […]

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SpaceX files $55B Terafab chip factory plan in Texas as Musk doubles down on AI chips

Nickie Louise Posted On May 6, 2026

SpaceX has filed plans to invest $55 billion in a new semiconductor facility in Texas, a project called Terafab that could grow into a $119 billion buildout if later phases move forward. The filing, made public on Wednesday, outlines an […]

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Top Tech News Today, May 6, 2026

Nickie Louise Posted On May 6, 2026

It’s Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and AI just got a major reliability upgrade while governments and Big Tech tighten their grip on the frontier. From OpenAI’s new default model slashing hallucinations to fresh U.S. pre-release reviews and billion-dollar infrastructure bets, […]

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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – May 5, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On May 5, 2026

It’s Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news. Today’s rounds highlight a clear shift toward AI infrastructure, compute optimization, next-gen energy systems, and platforms that quietly power large-scale digital operations. As demand […]

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Meta hit with new copyright lawsuit over alleged use of pirated books to train Llama AI

Nickie Louise Posted On May 5, 2026

A fresh legal fight is brewing over how AI models are built, and this time it puts Meta back in the spotlight. A group of major publishers, including Elsevier, Cengage, Hachette, Macmillan, and McGraw-Hill, has sued Meta Platforms in Manhattan […]

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Moment Energy raises $40M to turn used EV batteries into power for AI data centers

Nickie Louise Posted On May 5, 2026

The rush to build AI is starting to hit a physical limit. It is not chips or models this time. It is electricity. Across the U.S. and Canada, data centers are drawing more power than grids were built to handle. New […]

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Top Tech News Today, May 5, 2026

Nickie Louise Posted On May 5, 2026

It’s Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and AI’s hunger for power, chips, and secure supply chains is forcing governments, hyperscalers, and startups into high-stakes moves that will shape the next decade of tech. Here are the top global stories making waves […]

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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – May 4, 2025

Nickie Louise Posted On May 4, 2026

It’s Monday, May 4, 2026, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news. Today’s rounds reflect a clear shift toward infrastructure that powers AI, defense, and real-world systems. From enterprise AI agents and customer data platforms to […]

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Bret Taylor’s AI startup Sierra raises $950M at $15.8B valuation as demand for AI agents surges

Nickie Louise Posted On May 4, 2026

Sierra, the AI startup founded by Bret Taylor, has raised $950 million in new funding at a $15.8 billion post-money valuation, according to CNBC. The raise lands in the middle of a deal surge, as investors race to back companies […]

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KuCoin Launches PROOF Tomorrowland Edition with $500K Rewards and Chance to Attend Tomorrowland 2026

Nickie Louise Posted On May 4, 2026

KuCoin is leaning deeper into the overlap between crypto trading and real-world culture, and this time it’s tying that push to one of the biggest music festivals on the planet. The exchange has launched KuCoin PROOF: Tomorrowland Edition, a new […]

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SAP acquires Prior Labs in €1B to build next-gen AI for business data

Nickie Louise Posted On May 4, 2026

SAP is making a bold call on where enterprise AI is headed—and it’s not betting on chatbots. The German software giant has agreed to acquire Prior Labs, a young startup focused on a niche many in AI have overlooked: structured […]

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Top Tech News Today, May 4, 2026

Nickie Louise Posted On May 4, 2026

It’s Monday, May 4, 2026, and here are the top tech stories making waves today — from AI breakthroughs and Big Tech moves to regulation, cybersecurity, and frontier hardware. AI’s power hunger is pushing national grids to the brink, a […]

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AI chip startup Cerebras targets $3.5B IPO on Nasdaq as AI race heats up, eyes $26.6B valuation

Nickie Louise Posted On May 4, 2026

Cerebras is aiming to raise up to $3.5 billion in a Nasdaq listing, according to an updated prospectus filed Monday—a move first reported by CNBC. The company plans to sell 28 million shares priced between $115 and $125. At the […]

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Top Tech News Today, May 1, 2026

Nickie Louise Posted On May 1, 2026

It’s Friday, May 1, 2026 — and the AI infrastructure boom has officially gone into overdrive. Private equity is pouring tens of billions into purpose-built data centers and power plants, hyperscalers are forecasting record-shattering capex, and the race for compute, […]

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