February, 2025

February, 2025

Perplexity wants a cool billion—because $9B was so last quarter
Perplexity AI is in discussions to secure between $500 million and $1 billion in funding, which would value the artificial intelligence startup at $18 billion post-money, according to a source familia...

OpenAI’s new voice AI can apologize like it actually means it
According to TechCrunch, OpenAI is launching upgraded transcription and voice-generating AI models in its API, which the company claims enhance prior versions. This release aligns with OpenAI’s broa...

USAID could follow Elon Musk-led DOGE unit’s idea to adopt blockchain technology under Trump aides’ proposal: report
Trump admin officials have crafted a proposal to rebrand USAID and leverage blockchain technology for a more transparent procurement process....

BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF Buys $560M in Bitcoin, Including March 18, 20, and 21 Purchases
BlackRock has made significant Bitcoin purchases through its spot Bitcoin ETF, acquiring 2,600 BTC worth $218...

Hyperliquid Whale Outed as Serial Scammer
The trader drew attention for “insider trading” leading up to the US Strategic Reserve announcement, and a $500 million short position earlier this week....

Japan cracks down on online gambling as addiction cases rise
Japan is ramping up its efforts to combat online gambling addiction, with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Cabinet approving a new strategy aimed at curbing the rise in online casino participation. T...

South Carolina may finally welcome its first casino
South Carolina could be on the verge of a major shift in its gaming landscape, as a new bill aims to introduce the state’s first-ever casino. The proposed legislation seeks to establish the South Ca...

Prisons Pout, Cancel Inmate Calls After Biden FCC Caps Precatory Inmate Phone Rates
I think the Biden FCC under the leadership of Jessica Rosenworcel engaged in a lot of regulatory theater that made for good press clippings, but was ultimately hollow. While indisputably better than t...

A.I. Action Plans + The College Student Who Broke Job Interviews + Hot Mess Express
“A.I. companies are slowly and haltingly learning to speak the language of Donald Trump.”...

How Blueprint Founder Bryan Johnson Sought Control Via Confidentiality Agreements
That control is starting to fray as Mr. Johnson, a longevity guru known for performing experiments on his body, faces a backlash over the agreements....

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