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AI21 Seeks $300 Million Funding

AI21 Seeks $300 Million Funding

AI21, an Israeli artificial intelligence startup known for building its own large language models, is seeking to raise $300 million, according to a person familiar with the effort. The planned

Hydrofoils Return as Cleaner Water Transit

Hydrofoils Return as Cleaner Water Transit

Once a niche for speed, hydrofoils are reappearing as a cleaner way to move people on water. Cities from Northern Europe to North America are testing electric hydrofoil ferries to

SNAP Disruptions Trigger Panic Across States

SNAP Disruptions Trigger Panic Across States

Reports of interrupted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits have sparked fear among families who rely on the aid to buy food. Across several states, recipients faced delays, card errors, or

Ridepanda Raises $12.6 Million For Expansion

Ridepanda Raises $12.6 Million For Expansion

Ridepanda announced in New York that it secured $12.6 million in new capital, combining a growth equity round with strategic debt financing. The company did not disclose investors or terms,

Australia Expands Teen Social Media Ban

Australia Expands Teen Social Media Ban

Australia moved to tighten rules on youth access to social platforms on Wednesday, widening a national ban for teens to include Reddit and live streaming site Kick. The country’s internet

Can AI Finally Cut Screen Time

Can AI Finally Cut Screen Time

A growing chorus in tech now argues that artificial intelligence could reduce the need for screens, reshaping how people work, shop, and learn. Advocates say new tools may shift attention

Bitcoin Poised For Rare October Loss

Bitcoin Poised For Rare October Loss

Bitcoin appeared headed for a monthly drop in October, breaking a long run of positive Octobers that traders had come to expect. If confirmed at the close, it would be