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Warhound plans enhanced military and police dogs with Anduril technology

Warhound, a new Texas-based defense startup, is developing genetically modified dogs for use by military and police organizations in the United States. The company plans to combine genetics and animal biology work from Colossal Biosciences with cybernetic “Augments” from Anduril, the defense technology company co-founded by Palmer Luckey.

AI Spending Concerns Weigh on Big Tech Earnings and Credit Markets

Investor concern about the scale of AI spending is emerging as a major test for big technology companies. Despite strong earnings, Bloomberg reports that fears over AI-related investment are threatening to overshadow the results. The sentiment is also affecting financial markets beyond technology equities. A separate Bloomberg report says

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OpenAI reportedly considers $30B raise at $1.25T valuation

OpenAI is reportedly working on a new $30 billion funding round that would value the company at $1.25 trillion, ahead of a potential initial public offering. The proposed valuation would surpass the current record for the most highly valued private company. The report does not indicate that the financing

Rivian acquires UK self-driving AI startup Third Dimension

Rivian has acquired Third Dimension, a United Kingdom-based AI startup focused on autonomous-driving technology. The acquisition is part of Rivian’s efforts to develop self-driving capabilities for its vehicles. Sources * Google News: Technology

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US Treasury Proposes Rules for High-Tech Investments in China and Other Adversaries

The US Treasury has proposed a rule to limit high-tech investments in China and other countries considered adversaries by the United States. The proposal reflects growing scrutiny of capital flows involving strategically sensitive technologies. By imposing additional restrictions or reporting requirements, the rule could affect how US investors and

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Rivian acquires world-model startup Third Dimension

Rivian has acquired Third Dimension, a startup focused on AI-based world models. The company’s technology is designed to match the physical world, giving AI systems a way to understand and reproduce physical conditions and behavior. Combined with Rivian’s extensive vehicle data, the technology could serve as a

DeepSeek Raises $15 Billion Ahead of Planned Shanghai IPO

DeepSeek has raised $15 billion ahead of a planned initial public offering in Shanghai, according to PYMNTS.com. The financing places the AI company’s upcoming market listing among the notable examples of capital being assembled for a major technology IPO. The available report does not specify the financing round’