AI Models Are Starting to Learn by Asking Themselves Questions

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Techme101

An AI model that learns without human input—by posing interesting queries for itself—might point the way to superintelligence.

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Anthropic signs term sheet for $10 billion funding round at $350 billion valuation

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Techme101

Coatue and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC are leading the financing

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California Tech Executives Plot Against Rep. Ro Khanna Over Support of Wealth Tax

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Techme101

It’s hard right now to be a progressive Democrat in the heart of America’s tech industry.

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AMC previews its new show, ‘The Audacity,’ focused on Silicon Valley

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Techme101

As one of the show’s actors, Billy Magnussen, noted, “Silicon Valley is one of those times in our modern era which is defining humanity. And what better place to make a dark comedy than in that place that develops our society at this point?”

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Discord’s IPO could happen in March

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Techme101

Discord reportedly filed confidential IPO paperwork and has pinned its hopes on a debut in March.

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Where VCs think AI startups can win, even with OpenAI in the game

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Techme101

Vanessa Larco, partner at Premise and former partner at NEA, thinks 2026 will finally be the year of consumer AI.  Larco, who’s been investing in consumer and prosumer for years, thinks we’re about to see a shift in how consumers spend time online, with AI powering “concierge-like” services. The question is, will legacy consumer products like WebMD and […]

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Anthropic reportedly raising $10B at $350B valuation

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Techme101

Anthropic is reportedly in talks to raise $10 billion at a $350 billion valuation, marking its third mega-round in a year.

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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Tools to Supercharge Group Chats

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Techme101

Personalized member tags let users attach distinctive labels directly to their names in group chats, creating visual clarity without administrative hassle.
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Google Classroom’s new tool uses Gemini to transform lessons into podcast episodes

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Techme101

Google Classroom now offers a Gemini-powered tool that generates podcast-style audio lessons for teachers to deepen engagement with students.

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Caterpillar taps Nvidia to bring AI to its construction equipment

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Techme101

Caterpillar is piloting Cat AI, a system of AI agents in one of its excavators built on Nvidia’s physical AI platform.

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