British cryptographer Adam Back denies NYT report that he is Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto
Beck, a longtime researcher and pioneer in cryptography, has denied allegations that he is the secret creator of Bitcoin. Source link
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Firmus, the ‘Southgate’ AI datacenter builder backed by Nvidia, hits $5.5B valuation
Asia AI data center provider firms on Monday announced The latest raise of $505 million was led by Coatue at a $5.5 billion post money valuation. With this round, the firm has raised $1.35 billion in six months, it said. The Singapore-based data center company had earlier raised AU$330 million (about $215 million) AU$1.85 billion…
Apple’s foldable iPhone is on track to launch in September, report says
According to a new report, Apple’s first foldable iPhone is on track to launch in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This news is according to a report Nikkei Asia Concerns were raised Tuesday that the company’s foldable iPhone could be delayed due to challenges during the phone’s engineering…
Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of downed Air Force officer
A Democratic Congressman had Strong criticism of Polymarket To allow users to place bets on the date when the United States will confirm the rescue of Air Force service members killed in Iran. In a social media post On Friday, Representative Seth Moulton wrote, “They could be your neighbors, friends, family members. And people are…
Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of service
AI skeptics are not alone in warning users not to blindly trust the output of models – AI companies themselves say so in their terms of service. Take Microsoft, which is currently Focused on getting corporate customers to pay for Copilot. But it is also making waves on social media Copilot Terms of UseWhich appears…
Tesla’s Texas factory workforce reportedly shrunk 22% in 2025
The total workforce at Tesla’s factory outside Austin, Texas, decreased dramatically last year as the company suffered a second consecutive year of declining sales, according to a compliance report. As seen by the Austin American-Statesman. Tesla plans to employ 21,191 people at the factory in 2024, falling to 16,506 workers in 2025, a 22% decline….
Anthropic buys biotech startup Coefficient Bio in $400M deal: reports
Anthropic has bought stealth biotech AI startup Coefficient Bio in a $400 million stock deal. Information And eric newcomer. Sources close to the deal confirmed to TechCrunch that it closed, though declined to comment on the numbers. The deal comes as Anthropic continues its contribution to healthcare and life sciences October announcement Cloud for Life…
Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC
Anthropic has filed documents to form a new political action committee — a sign that, like its peers, the AI lab is devoting significant resources to influencing policy and regulation. Anthropak plans to contribute to both parties during the midterms, including current D.C. lawmakers and rising political candidates. The PAC will be funded by voluntary…
People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center
As data centers have grown and proliferated, so has the response. A new Harvard/MIT survey found that 40% of people supported the construction of a data center in their area, while 32% were opposed when asked about the construction of various industrial facilities in their neighborhood. An interesting news from the survey, Per Axios: More…
Gateway Capital announces first close of $25M Fund II
Gateway Capital Partners, the venture firm founded by Dana Guthrie, announced the first closing for its $25 million Target Fund II earlier this week, the Milwaukee-based firm told TechCrunch. Gateway Capital previously declined to share the exact amount of the closing. The earlier closing means that Fund II can begin its investment operations. Gutherie said…