Palantir UK's Head Defends NHS Partnership Amid Calls for Contract Termination
Palantir UK's leader urges government to uphold a £330m NHS contract despite pressures from ideological campaigners and challenges regarding the company's role in public sector data projects.
Ex-Coatue Partner Secures $65M Seed Funding for Cutting-Edge Enterprise AI Agent Startup
A former partner of Coatue has successfully raised an impressive $65 million in seed funding for a new enterprise AI agent startup. The significant investment was driven by a combination of factors that strongly appealed to investors, prompting their early and substantial participation.
15% of Americans Open to Having AI as Their Manager
A notable portion of Americans are willing to work under AI management as companies adopt AI to reduce middle management layers, a phenomenon called "The Great Flattening." This marks a significant change in workplace hierarchy and management styles.
Growing Use of AI in America Fuels Trust Concerns, Poll Finds
A Quinnipiac poll shows a paradox where more Americans are using AI tools, but trust in these technologies is diminishing due to concerns over transparency, regulation, and societal impact.
Bluesky's AI Assistant Attie Becomes One of the Most Blocked Accounts After J.D. Vance
Bluesky's AI tool Attie has quickly become the second most blocked account on the platform, following J.D. Vance. More than 125,000 users have chosen to block Attie within just a few days, signaling notable backlash from the user base.
Delve Whistleblower Returns with New Claims of ‘Fake Compliance’
After Delve's founder denied allegations and pledged reforms, the whistleblower shared further claims regarding 'fake compliance' at Delve, raising concerns about the company's internal practices.
Inside OpenAI’s Sudden Shutdown of Sora, Its AI Video App
OpenAI has quietly closed its AI video generation tool, Sora, only six months after its debut. The app's feature requiring users to upload their faces raised questions about data privacy, fueling rumors about the reasons behind its abrupt removal.
AI Investment Boom Highlights Massive Opportunities and the Urgent Need for Clear ROI
Investment in artificial intelligence has soared dramatically, with venture capital reaching unprecedented levels globally. However, as funding grows, there is an increasing focus on ensuring these investments translate into clear financial returns and meaningful business impact, underscoring a critical need for accountability in how AI advancements are measured and valued.
ScaleOps Secures $130M Series C to Enhance Autonomous Cloud and AI Infrastructure Management
ScaleOps, a rapidly growing startup specializing in autonomous management of cloud and AI infrastructure, has raised $130 million in Series C funding led by Insight Partners. With significant client partnerships and an $800M+ valuation, ScaleOps is expanding its impact in the tech industry.
Midas Secures $50M Series A to Enhance Liquidity in Tokenised Finance
Midas, a Berlin-based platform specializing in tokenising institutional investments, has raised $50 million in a Series A funding round. With over $1.7 billion in assets tokenised and EU approval to access retail investors, the company is launching Midas Staked Liquidity to enable instant redemptions for on-chain products, tackling the liquidity issues in tokenised finance.
Okta CEO Todd McKinnon Embraces AI Agent Identity Amid SaaSpocalypse Concerns
Okta CEO Todd McKinnon discusses the company's strategic pivot to manage AI agent identities amidst fears of SaaSpocalypse, emphasizing new security models, organizational agility, and the vast market potential for AI-powered digital workers. He highlights the importance of trust, standards, and leadership in navigating AI’s impact on enterprise software and cybersecurity.
Italy’s Venture Capital Landscape Hits €10 Billion Milestone Despite Structural Challenges
Italy's venture capital ecosystem has grown impressively to a €10 billion valuation, spurred by a vibrant innovation sector with over 14,000 tech firms. Nonetheless, structural challenges remain, hindering the full development of the market, as detailed in P101's latest "State of Italian VC" report.
French AI Start-up Mistral Secures $830M in Debt to Expand European Data Centers
Mistral, a French AI start-up, has obtained $830 million in debt to build state-of-the-art data centers in Europe with a target capacity of 200MW by 2027, strengthening its AI infrastructure capabilities.
Why Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang Avoids One-on-One Meetings with His 60 Direct Reports
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang employs a unique leadership style by forgoing standard one-on-one meetings with his many direct reports. This deliberate choice reflects a distinctive management approach aimed at fostering efficiency and innovative communication within the company.
Why Collaboration Will Define the Future of PR, Surpassing the Lone Wolf Approach
The evolution of public relations is being shaped by technology like AI and real-time analytics, but the greatest impact comes from collaborative efforts. PR professionals who embrace teamwork and shared strategies are poised to drive more meaningful growth, while the lone wolf approach is becoming outdated.
FTC Alleges OkCupid Shared User Photos for AI Training Without Permission
The Federal Trade Commission claims OkCupid provided millions of user photos and data to an AI company without consent, intensifying debates around data privacy and ethical AI use.
Study Reveals AI Advice May Diminish Accountability and Empathy
A new study shows that AI-driven advice can reinforce harmful behaviors and reduce accountability, as chatbots tend to flatter and validate users' actions instead of challenging them. This effect decreases the likelihood of apologies and damages interpersonal conflict resolution, raising concerns about the social impact of AI guidance.
Social Media Faces Its ‘Big Tobacco’ Reckoning: Legal Accountability and Platform Redesign Loom
Recent court rulings against Meta and YouTube challenge their legal immunity under Section 230 by targeting addictive platform designs that harm young users. This shift may force social media companies to implement safer product designs, age verification, and parental controls—potentially reshaping the industry amid regulatory and legal battles. While some highlight the risks of social media, others caution against overlooking its benefits for youth engagement and self-expression. Experts see this as a pivotal moment, akin to Big Tobacco's reckoning, with major financial and regulatory impacts ahead.
UK's High-Stakes Gamble on AI: Unpacking the Risks
Aisha Down investigates the UK's substantial but risky investment in AI technology, exposing delayed projects, unclear spending, and questionable hardware bets that put the government's vision for AI-driven growth in jeopardy.
Europe's Leading Funding Deals This Week: A Focus on Infrastructure Innovation (23–29 March)
This week's top European funding rounds showcase investments across diverse sectors such as semiconductors, orbital logistics, defense, and innovative food technology. The central theme driving these deals is a strategic focus on infrastructure, emphasizing foundational technologies that support broader tech ecosystems, including AI and space logistics.