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Meta approached AI startup Runway about a takeover bid before Scale deal

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Techme101

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been working to bolster his company’s AI efforts with the hiring of Daniel Gross, Nat Friedman and Scale AI founder Alex Wang.

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Databricks, Perplexity co-founder pledges $100M on new fund for AI researchers

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Techme101

Andy Konwinski is pledging $100 million of his own money for a new kind of institute to fund researchers. It’s already backed Ion Stoica’s new lab.

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Canada says telcos were breached in China-linked espionage hacks

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Techme101

Salt Typhoon previously hacked phone and telco giants across the United States.

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Apple’s Liquid Glass interface improves with release of iOS 26 Beta 2

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Techme101

These are not likely the final adjustments, given that iOS 26 doesn’t launch publicly until the fall. However, they are indications that Apple is actively listening to early user feedback and making tweaks accordingly.

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U.S. House tells staffers not to use Meta’s WhatsApp

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Techme101

Meta is pushing back against a ban on WhatsApp from government devices.

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Super Micro shares fall on planned $2 billion convertible debt offering

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Techme101

Super Micro said on Monday that it’s offering $2 billion in convertible notes due 2030.

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Media Matters Sues F.T.C. Over Advertising Investigation

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Techme101

The liberal advocacy organization said in a lawsuit that the Federal Trade Commission’s inquiry into boycotts with other advertising groups was “retribution.”

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Four months after a $3B valuation, Harvey AI grows to $5B

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Techme101

The round, which comes just four months after $300 million Series D, was co-led by Kleiner Perkins and Coatue.

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Leak reveals Grok might soon edit your spreadsheets

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Techme101

Leaked code suggests xAI is developing an advanced file editor for Grok with spreadsheet support, signaling the company’s push to compete with OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft by embedding AI copilots into productivity tools. 

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Fiserv debuts bank-friendly stablecoin as fintechs join digital dollar race

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Techme101

The launch coincides with growing momentum in Congress, as the Senate’s passage of the Genius Act signals rising institutional support for stablecoins.

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