Startup funding shatters all records in Q1

The record quarterly fundraise largely fueled four mega-deals into OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and Waymo. But it also indicates a generally hot market.

European Commission confirms cyberattack after hackers claim data breach 

The European Union’s top executive body has confirmed a cyberattack after hackers reportedly stole reams of data from the European Commission’s cloud storage.

Wikipedia cracks down on the use of AI in article writing

The site, whose policies are subject to change, has struggled with the issue of AI-generated writing.

Defense startup Shield AI lands $12.7B valuation, up 140%, after US Air Force deal

In one year, Shield AI’s value has leaped 140%. This after it won a contract to be the software provider to Anduril’s Fury fighter jet for the U.S. Air Force.

Kentucky woman rejects $26M offer to turn her farm into a data center

A “major artificial intelligence company” reportedly offered a Kentucky women $26 million to build a data center on their farm.

Crusoe makes big battery buys for its data centers

Form Energy and Redwood Materials both received orders from the data center developer.

Epic Games cuts 1,000 jobs, says Fortnite engagement is down

Epic Games also increased the price of V-Bucks, the Fortnite in-game currency.

Air Street becomes one of the largest solo VCs in Europe with $232M fund

London’s Air Street Capital has raised a large Fund III with eyes locked on backing early-stage European and North American AI companies.

Apple Maps may be about to get ads

Apple Maps may soon serve ads in top results when users search on terms like “restaurants.”

Why scientists can’t get a laugh

Humor is hard to pull off in front of a cold audience, full stop.