The battle for AI talent isn’t just for senior scientists anymore. Companies are now paying interns, fellows, and residents salaries that rival full-time roles in other industries. It’s a massive investment in discovering the next generation of AI leaders.
Apple launched a free coding academy in Detroit as part of its racial equity push, investing nearly $30 million. But for many graduates, the path to a tech job wasn’t so clear. The program reveals the complexities of corporate-led education initiatives.
Oyster, a platform for hiring and paying remote global teams, just hit a $1 billion valuation. Its explosive growth underscores a permanent shift in how companies build their workforces.
The European Commission says integrating AI across civilian and defense sectors is critical for the bloc’s future. While investment is growing, structural hurdles remain for startups trying to scale.
The metaverse startup frenzy of a few years ago has given way to a harsh reality. While a few giants like Roblox thrive, others have pivoted or been acquired. The dream looks very different now.
Shares of chipmaker MetaX Integrated Circuits surged nearly 700% in its Shanghai debut last week. For global retail investors wanting a piece of the action, the door is effectively closed due to China’s restrictive brokerage account requirements.
Practo Technologies is planning an initial public offering, aiming for a listing in the second half of 2026. The Bengaluru-based digital health firm is joining a surge of Indian companies looking to go public.
Neural Concept, a Swiss AI platform for engineering, has secured €85 million in Series C funding. The round was led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives and will fuel its mission to transform product development with AI-driven design.
A surprising drop in inflation has Wall Street betting on earlier Federal Reserve rate cuts. The odds of a cut by March jumped to 60% after the November CPI came in much cooler than expected.
In a bizarre corporate move, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) is merging with fusion energy firm TAE Technologies. The all-stock deal is valued at over $6 billion, but the Financial Times reveals TMTG may not have the cash it’s promising and questions the viability of commercial fusion power.
