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Softbank, Hyundai Drive Tech Growth as VC Focus Shifts to Early Stages

Softbank, Hyundai Drive Tech Growth as VC Focus Shifts to Early Stages

TL;DR * Softbank pledges $500B to tech infrastructure, supporting start‑up ecosystem growth. * Hyundai pursues cross‑industry acquisitions, expanding into robotics and automotive markets. * Venture capital shifts toward early‑stage funding and pre‑money valuations as market conditions evolve. SoftBank’s $500 Billion AI Gambit Could Redefine the U.S.

Trump Releases Epstein Files, Halts AI Regulation; Judge Blocks National Guard in DC

Trump Releases Epstein Files, Halts AI Regulation; Judge Blocks National Guard in DC

TL;DR * Trump signs bill to release Epstein files, sparking legal debate. * Trump executive order moves to halt state AI regulation, prompting federal‑state dispute. * Federal judge blocks National Guard deployment in Washington DC, citing constitutional concerns. Trump Signs Epstein Files Transparency Act: Legal and Political Implications Background and Legislative

AppLovin Hits 68% Revenue Jump, Bitcoin Slides, Synth‑Med Biotech Secures Funding

AppLovin Hits 68% Revenue Jump, Bitcoin Slides, Synth‑Med Biotech Secures Funding

TL;DR * AppLovin Reports 68% Revenue Growth, 18% Operating Cash Decline, Highlighting Funding Tightness. * Bitcoin Price Drops to $88.6K, Fueling Altcoin Adoption Amid Startup Funding Shifts. * Synth‑Med Biotechnology Secures Multi‑Milestone Funding, Accelerating AI‑Driven Biotech Startups. AppLovin’s Revenue Boom Masks a Growing Liquidity Gap Revenue surge

AI Start-Up Saalex Acquisition, Ashes of Creation Crowdfunding

AI Start-Up Saalex Acquisition, Ashes of Creation Crowdfunding

TL;DR * AI-Enabled Start-Up Acquires Saalex, Expanding Automation Capabilities * Ashes of Creation Game Secures Crowdfunding Support, Launches Early Access to Steam * Visa Announces IPO, Pricing Shares at $31 With Market Value 2.5× Higher * Open Access Movement Extends Full Journal Volumes to 180+ Journals, Enhancing Research Availability AI‑Enabled Startup’

NASA's X‑59 Quiet Supersonic Tests 55K ft, Slashing Sonic Boom

NASA's X‑59 Quiet Supersonic Tests 55K ft, Slashing Sonic Boom

TL;DR * NASA's X‑59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Tests 55,000‑ft Flight, Cutting Sonic Boom Levels * FAA Reports 400% Surge in Passenger Disturbances Amid Rising In‑flight Conduct Issues * Private Jet Emissions Jump 46% in 2024, Adding Significant Carbon Footprint to Aviation NASA X‑59 Quiet Supersonic

WrtHug Malware, UK Ransomware Hold‑up, and Microsoft’s Security Copilot Take Center Stage

WrtHug Malware, UK Ransomware Hold‑up, and Microsoft’s Security Copilot Take Center Stage

TL;DR * WrtHug malware exploits six router vulnerabilities, compromising 50,000 IPs worldwide, enabling attackers to use devices as backdoors. * Media Land bulletproof hosting sanctioned, halting UK telecoms ransomware attacks and disrupting global cybercrime infrastructure. * Microsoft expands security suite with Security Copilot, Windows ransomware protection, and 365 E5 integration, automating

Supreme Court to Expand War Powers, Alabama Redistricting, Cyber Command AI Leadership, Trump Engages Saudi Crown Prince

Supreme Court to Expand War Powers, Alabama Redistricting, Cyber Command AI Leadership, Trump Engages Saudi Crown Prince

TL;DR * U.S. House and Senate race to finalize defense authorization bill, bolstering military readiness * Supreme Court poised to strip military/foreign policy oversight, expanding presidential war‑making powers * Alabama redistricting order voids packed Black voters, realigning Senate districts before 2026 midterms * Cyber Command appoints Reid Novotny as AI