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Nuclear startup Last Energy raises $100M for its steel-encased micro reactor

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

Last Energy will use the funds to build its 5 megawatt pilot reactor in Texas, which it hopes to turn on next year.

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Everbloom built an AI to turn chicken feathers into cashmere

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

Everbloom has also developed a chemical process to transform waste fibers and feathers into upcycled materials that resemble everything from polyester to cashmere.

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Solo VC and Lovable investor Neil Murray raises third Nordic-focused fund

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Techme101

The Nordic Web closes $6M Fund III.

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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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