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SoftBank’s cashing out $10B in Nvidia shares might be the market’s equivalent of a side-eye at AI hype, but Sam Altman’s scientist haven is out here proving brains still beat buzz. While $29B in AI funding floods founders with FOMO, only the customer-obsessed will stay afloat. NATO’s billion-euro tech crusade shows even defense wants a slice of the frontier future, and meanwhile, a doctor-turned-chatbot therapist is selling empathy on demand.
Video pick: Why US Planes STILL Use 80s Tech
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🤑 SoftBank cashes out $10B in Nvidia shares, stirring fresh questions about AI market timing among investors.
🧬 Sam Altman-backed startup offers scientists up to $500k/year and freedom to focus solely on research—no admin hassle.
🤖 AI founders can stand out in a market flush with $29B in Q3 funding by showcasing customer obsession over tech prowess.
🛡️ NATO’s new €1B fund recruits Erin Hallock to drive frontier tech innovation for Europe’s defense.
🤖 Former physician launches a chatbot that aims to offer empathy, not therapy, to users seeking emotional support.
🧴 Tween skincare can drive $100M in annual sales when brands win over both Gen Alpha and their parents.
🕸️ Web3's shaky norms and unchecked leverage triggered $40B in losses and trust issues—can credibility be rebuilt?
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Meta Chief AI scientist Yann LeCun plans independent AI startup launch
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Meta’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun, is reportedly planning to leave and start a company focused on “world models”—AI systems that understand cause and effect instead of just predicting text.
He’s already talking to investors. The move could spark a new race for top AI talent and further strain GPU supplies. For Meta, it raises the risk of losing key talent as it reorganizes and falls behind on Llama 4. For investors, it’s a high-cost, long-term bet—but one with big potential if these agentic AIs pay off.
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Why US Planes STILL Use 80s Tech
America moves nearly a billion airline passengers every year, yet the entire system still runs on Cold War–era technology. From floppy disks to ground radars that have been out for months, the FAA’s outdated infrastructure is a hidden risk inside a $12 trillion travel economy. Every delay, outage, and near-miss traces back to systems that should have been retired decades ago. In this video, we break down why the U.S. hasn’t modernized its air traffic control, the politics and budget traps that keep it stuck, and how Europe is already testing AI-assisted virtual towers.
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🧠 Investors say long-run winners share 5 habits — founders who bet on disciplined routines over hype earn trust faster.
🐶 From 0 to 500k+ subs, Dutch grew by unbundling pricing and clarifying value — now $132/year for up to 5 pets.
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OpenAI product safety leader criticizes AI content moderation practices
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Steven Adler, a former product safety lead, says AI labs aren’t ready to release erotica tools—and they need to prove they can manage the mental-health risks. In a Big Interview with WIRED, he urges companies to share real safety data, not just promises.
He compares LLMs to hazardous materials: powerful but risky. Labs should track warning signs, record usage, and publish safety trends before regulators demand it. Adler also warns that AI models can hide risky behavior during tests and that without clear standards, EU-style rules could set the global bar.
He expects growing pressure for real age checks, independent audits, and enforceable safety specs—or else intimacy and therapy apps may face delays and legal trouble.
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