A movement to build private, tech-run cities is gaining steam, backed by hundreds of millions in VC funding. Proponents call it the “ultimate exit” from failing institutions, while critics see it as a dangerous fantasy of the super-rich.
Massachusetts is suing Meta, claiming it knowingly built addictive features into Instagram and Facebook that harm kids. The state’s highest court just heard arguments, and the judges seem focused on the design of notifications and algorithms, not the content. This case could set a major precedent.
The AI development landscape is set for a major shift by 2026. Autonomous agents and natural-language programming will change how software is built, while edge AI and synthetic data solve critical bottlenecks.
A growing consensus says the global energy transition needs a heavy dose of realism. With finance returning to traditional energy and major green alliances collapsing, the path forward is looking far more complicated and hydrocarbon-dependent than many hoped.
A proposed mega-merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. is triggering major antitrust concerns. Critics warn it could lead to higher prices, less choice, and a dangerous concentration of market power.
High-growth companies have a dirty secret: they’re addicted to emergencies. A new report argues that internal systems often reward reactive heroics, creating a costly crisis culture that undermines sustainable success.
Socure is acquiring Qlarifi to merge its identity platform with a real-time BNPL credit database. The goal is to create a unified infrastructure for lenders and regulators, tackling fraud and loan stacking across providers.
Apple’s long-standing reliance on TSMC for its silicon could be changing. New reports suggest Intel may start producing Apple’s Mac and iPad chips in 2027, with base-model iPhone chips following in 2028.
Washington State Rep. Shaun Scott has proposed a 5% payroll tax on employee wages over $125,000 at large companies. The plan aims to generate over $2 billion annually for a “Well Washington Fund” to backfill social services. Major tech employers like Microsoft and T-Mobile would be impacted, while A
Veteran tech analyst Paul Meeks is telling investors to buy the recent drop in CoreWeave stock. He started coverage with a buy rating and a $100 price target, suggesting nearly 17% upside, and believes the stock could retest its October 2025 peak of $153.
