American Open-Source Labs Think They Can Beat China’s Best AI Startups

Chinese open-source models like Kimi and Deepseek are now dominant AI tools. American startups like Thinking Machines, Reflection AI and now Poolside are trying to challenge that.

The Pentagon Is Using This $1.2 Billion Startup’s AI To Automate Cyberwarfare

Khosla Ventures is putting $30 million into Twenty, a cyber startup that uses AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI to run hacking campaigns for the Department of War.

The U.S. Bank Market Is A Fortress. Nubank’s Billionaire CEO Has An Invasion Plan.

Some analysts warn that the U.S. market is too competitive. But David Vélez has built a $13 billion fortune proving the naysayers wrong.

Clean Energy Tech Deals Are Booming—Powered By Data Centers

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at how the U.S. EV market is about to get quirkier and the bipartisan appeal of recycling.

AI Startups Are Pivoting From Flashy Demos To Tech That Pays The Bills

Founders who were working on neural-signal headphones and viral presentation builders are starting over in a high-stakes race for survival and revenue.

European tech weekly recap: More than 60 tech funding deals worth over €2.7B
European tech weekly recap: More than 60 tech funding deals worth over €2.7B

Last week, we tracked more than 60 tech funding deals worth over €2.7 billion and over 10 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe. 📊 The top three industries that …

Xpeng Expands Beyond EVs With Munich Event, Promising Flying Cars and Humanoid Robots

The Guangzhou-headquartered EV maker wants to be known as more than just a car company.

How The Cyclospora Parasite Spreads—And How To Protect Yourself

Forbes expert healthcare contributors explain the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak, how the parasite spreads, symptoms to watch for and how you can protect yourself.

Flock CEO Apologizes For Calling Activists ‘Terrorists’

As a movement against $8.3 billion Flock Safety’s license plate readers gathers momentum, company CEO Garrett Langley tells Forbes he shouldn’t have called non-violent activists “terroristic” organizations.

10 Ways Small Businesses Can Use AI To Grow–And Even Hire More Workers

Experts presented useful tips and an optimistic view of artificial intelligence to a House Committee, insisting that small businesses using AI add sales and workers.