AI startup Eightfold valued at $2.1B in SoftBank-led $220M funding
Eightfold AI, a startup which uses deep learning and artificial intelligence to help companies find, recruit and retain workers, said on Thursday it has raised $220 million in a new round as it looks to accelerate its growth. SoftBank Vision Fund 2 l.....»»
The Next Generation of Cancer Drugs Will Be Made in Space
Injectable immunotherapy drugs can be made, in theory, but gravity prevents them from crystallizing correctly. A startup thinks the solution could be right above us......»»
Why are women cited less frequently than men?
Citation counts count. The number of citations is commonly perceived as indicative of a researcher's productivity and academic impact. It weighs heavily in considerations for hiring, promotion, funding allocation, and salary increases within academic.....»»
Fisker"s bailout talks with large automaker end; stock trading halted
Nissan was in advanced talks to invest in the company, in a deal that could act as a financial lifeline for the cash-strapped EV startup, according to reports. Trading in Fisker shares was halted pending an announcement......»»
Fisker"s bailout talks with large automaker end
Nissan was in advanced talks to invest in the company, in a deal that could act as a financial lifeline for the cash-strapped EV startup, according to reports......»»
Cable ISP fined $10,000 for lying to FCC about where it offers broadband
Small ISP admitted lying to FCC about size of network to block funding to rivals. Enlarge / "Yes, we offer Internet at your address." (credit: Chev Wilkinson via Getty Images) An Internet service provider that admitted l.....»»
CyberSaint raises $21 million to accelerate market expansion
CyberSaint announced the company has raised $21 million in Series A funding led by Riverside Acceleration Capital (RAC). Additional participating investors include Sage Hill Investors, Audeo Capital, and BlueIO. The funding will build on customer mom.....»»
Intel receives $8.5 billion from US for expanding high-end fab capacity
Chips Act funding will primarily be directed toward development of Intel’s 18A node. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg) Intel will receive $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans from the US government to expa.....»»
DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman will run Microsoft’s new consumer AI unit
Most staffers from Suleyman's startup, Inflection, will join Microsoft as well. Enlarge / Mustafa Suleyman, talks on Day 1 of the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park at Bletchley Park on November 1, 2023 in Bletchley, England. (cr.....»»
Advancing soybean yield through high-throughput UAV phenotyping and dynamic modeling
Soybeans, valued for their use as both oilseeds and grains, encounter yield limitations compared to crops like maize and rice, emphasizing the necessity for developing higher-yielding varieties......»»
UK"s Cambridge University halts fossil fuel funding
Britain's Cambridge University confirmed on Monday that it has adopted a moratorium on new funding from fossil fuel companies after a campaign from students and academics......»»
Beware! The latest Windows 11 update might crash your PC
Reports on social media indicate that the routine security update for March causes Windows to crash upon startup, as well as other issues......»»
EV startup Fisker idles production, warns it may need to seek bankruptcy
Company says it is halting production for six weeks after missing required interest payment of about $8.4 million last week......»»
A Startup Will Try to Mine Helium-3 on the Moon
The Earth is in short supply of helium-3. The lunar surface may hold the answer......»»
Apple acquires another AI startup focused on deep neural network generation
DarwinAI, a company known for making deep neural networks smaller and more efficient, has been snapped up by Apple prior to the release AI features in iOS 18.DarwinAI's technology could be used to bring more AI processing on-deviceGiven its privacy-o.....»»
Hierarchy expansion: When should a startup hire managers?
In a new study out of Vanderbilt Business, Professor Megan Lawrence explores a common challenge growing organizations face: how to continue to organize and coordinate the work of its growing body of employees......»»
Energy Department spending $750 million to boost hydrogen, and GM will share
The 52 hydrogen projects are designed to accelerate adoption of clean hydrogen as a viable energy source. General Motors and Bosch are among the companies receiving funding......»»
Suzuki gives SkyDrive a lift into the global air mobility race
SkyDrive is looking like Japan's brightest hope in the burgeoning air mobility business. By teaming with Suzuki on production, the eVTOL startup aims to emulate the success of the country's automakers on the global stage......»»
Fisker has reportedly hired restructuring advisers for a possible bankruptcy filing
The Wall Street Journal reports the struggling EV startup hired financial adviser FTI Consulting and law firm Davis Polk to work on a potential filing. Fisker said it had no comment on the report......»»
Former Mobileye executive joins U.K. automated driving startup
Erez Dagan, a longtime Mobileye executive, has joined British automated driving tech startup Wayve at a time the company has its sights set on a big expansion......»»
Fisker has hired restructuring advisors for a possible bankruptcy filing — report
The Wall Street Journal reports the struggling EV startup hired financial adviser FTI Consulting and law firm Davis Polk to work on a potential filing. Fisker said it had no comment on the report......»»