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VCs discuss why most consumer AI startups still lack staying power

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

The next consumer tech revolution may require an introduction of a new personal device.

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OpenAI-backed biotech firm Chai Discovery raises $130M Series B at $1.3B valuation

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

Chai is building foundation models for drug discovery, specifically to predict interactions between molecules so they could be reprogramed for cures.

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I hate that I love Riverside’s AI-driven “Rewind” for podcasters

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Techme101

Riverside’s year-end review is amusing, but it represents a creative culture that’s increasingly entwined with AI.

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Disney’s OpenAI deal is exclusive for just one year — then it’s open season

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Techme101

After the one year is up, Disney is free to sign similar deals with other AI companies.

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Ford is starting a battery storage business to power data centers and the grid 

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Techme101

Ford will invest about $2 billion into the new business over the next two years.

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Ford’s next F-150 Lightning will have a gas generator as it pivots away from large EVs 

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Techme101

The company is abandoning plans for a brand new all-electric pickup truck codenamed “T3” and ending production of the battery-only Lightning.

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Creative Commons announces tentative support for AI ‘pay-to-crawl’ systems

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Techme101

The organization offered support for this idea of an AI marketplace, and suggested several guiding principles.

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Lightspeed raises record $9B in fresh capital

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Techme101

The massive fund haul will allow the Silicon Valley firm to continue to invest in cash hungry AI startups.

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Merriam-Webster names ‘slop’ the word of the year

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Techme101

AI-generated content has dominated the internet over the past year, and America’s dictionary took note.

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Google’s ‘dark web report’ feature will no longer be available starting in February

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Techme101

Google has revealed that its “dark web report” feature will be discontinued starting February 16, 2026. Launched initially about a year and a half ago, this tool aimed to help users monitor their personal information on the dark web For … Continue reading →

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