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Technology

Y Combinator Plans to Tap Alumni to Invest in New Funds

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As it raises its next trio of funds, the famed startup accelerator is inviting past members to invest, according to an Axios report.

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Artificial Intelligence

Amazon Uses AI Race to Boost its Cloud Clout

In a bid to attract some new clients for its cloud service, Amazon announced it will foot the bill for startups using AI models.

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Autos

Struggling EV Maker Fisker Can’t Find a Dance Partner

The EV startup’s stock fell even further on Monday after news that talks fell through on a potentially company-saving partnership.

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Semiconductors

Nvidia Ramps Up its Venture Capital Ambitions

Tech’s latest darling has used its rapid rise to keep fueling its chip supply and expansion into new sectors.

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Industrials

Deep-Sea DNA Is Becoming the World’s Buried Treasure

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Bioprospecting for genes of new species in the world’s oceans has become complex and extremely lucrative.

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Consumer

Robodelivery Startup Starship Technologies Raises $90 Million to Grow Beyond Pizza

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The Estonia-based company has had a good start in the US, but is now looking to expand its European operations.

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Industries

The American Dream of Tiny Nuclear Power Plants Hangs By a Thread

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Funding for startups developing small modular nuclear power plants looks like it’s beginning to dry up.

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Media & Entertainment

Game Over: Can the Video Game Industry Pivot to Streaming?

The gaming industry is headed for a financial crunch, and Microsoft and others have adopted a winner-take-all strategy.

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Indicators

As Job Market Cools, Small Businesses Scramble for Employees

As the country’s largest companies have begun slowing down hiring, small businesses are hanging up “Help Wanted” signs at a record pace.

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OP-ED | Power Corridor

OpenAI: It’s Complicated

The first large-scale rebellion among artificial intelligence workers raises some serious questions.

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