Jiten Behl, former Rivian exec turned VC, says the future of US manufacturing is AI-powered robotics, not cheap labor. He’s betting on this shift, including backing two spinouts from Rivian itself. The goal? A supply chain that doesn’t depend on China.
Mozilla has a new CEO and a new AI strategy. Anthony Enzor-DeMeo says AI features will be optional in Firefox as the company tries to adapt in the modern browser wars.
Cube, an accelerator based in Angers, France, has secured €700k in funding from a mix of VCs, entrepreneurs, and digital creators. The firm is doubling down on a model that combines traditional startup support with in-house media production and visibility.
Freightos founder and CEO Zvi Schreiber is stepping down, prompting a search for a new leader. The company just reported record quarterly transactions but continues to operate at a loss. Schreiber will remain on the board.
Apple promised investors a revolutionary new Siri for 2025, then delayed it. With Google’s stock soaring on AI, the pressure is on for a 2026 reveal that must impress.
Trump’s new “Genesis Mission” executive order aims to create an AI platform to accelerate scientific breakthroughs. But scientists and policy experts warn his earlier cuts to agencies like the NSF and attacks on universities have crippled the very foundation the mission needs to succeed.
Keppel Ltd. is selling its final stakes in two Singapore data centers to its affiliated REIT. The $50.5 million deal gives Keppel DC REIT full ownership of the stabilized, nearly fully leased assets by Q1 2026.
The UK is funding a €1.3m project to build new measurement capabilities for next-gen semiconductors. Led by the National Physical Laboratory, it includes industrial partners like RENA to tackle manufacturing challenges in power and RF chips.
A PYMNTS Intelligence report shows social engineering attacks are a constant threat for mid-market companies. The data reveals that trust in vendors and familiar workflows is now a major vulnerability.
The UK’s Autumn Budget doubled EIS investment limits but cut VCT tax relief. Founders say it’s incremental, not transformative, missing chances to fix IP rules, talent visas, and high costs.
