Two AI Startups Just Raised $600M in One Week
Periodic Labs and Vercel each secured $300 million in fresh funding, signaling massive investor confidence in AI infrastructure. One is building the “AI operating system,” the other the go-to platform for AI-powered web apps.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleTo recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com
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Meta Just Bought a Chip Startup to Take on Nvidia
Meta has agreed to acquire AI chip startup Rivos in a move to reduce its reliance on Nvidia GPUs. The deal signals Zuckerberg’s push to develop custom silicon for LLaMA models and secure Meta’s long-term AI infrastructure.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleTo recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com
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BlackRock’s $38B Power Grab: World’s Biggest Investor Aims to Control U.S. Energy Grid
BlackRock is in talks to acquire utility giant AES in a $38 billion deal, a move that would give the $10 trillion asset manager direct control over U.S. electricity infrastructure. The takeover positions BlackRock at the center of the AI-driven energy boom, raising major questions about power, regulation, and national security.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleTo recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com
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U.S. Hiring Plans Collapse to 2009 Levels — Is the Job Market Cracking?
New data shows U.S. employers are planning the weakest hiring since the Great Recession, signaling a sharp slowdown in labor demand. Retail, manufacturing, and finance are pulling back hardest, while tech and healthcare remain resilient.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleTo recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com
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OpenAI Drops $1.1B on Statsig in Biggest AI Acquisition Yet
OpenAI has acquired product testing startup Statsig in a $1.1 billion all-stock deal, bringing CEO Vijaye Raji on board as CTO of Applications. The move comes alongside major leadership shifts as OpenAI doubles down on enterprise and science-focused AI.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleTo recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com
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Perplexity Just Made Its AI Browser Free—And Max Users Get a “Background Assistant” That Changes Everything
Perplexity has made its Comet AI browser completely free, while premium Max users gain access to a new “background assistant” that works silently across every webpage. The move puts Perplexity in direct competition with Google and Microsoft’s AI-powered browsing efforts.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleTo recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com
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U.S. Pressures Vietnam to Break Free From China’s Tech Grip
Washington is urging Vietnam to reduce reliance on Chinese technology supply chains, positioning the country as a key alternative hub for semiconductors and electronics. The move could reshape global manufacturing and weaken Beijing’s dominance over critical tech.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleTo recommend a guest email: guests(@)podcaststudio.com
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Greg Shove on Navigating the AI Revolution
The AI revolution is reshaping how businesses operate, innovate, and compete. In this episode, Greg Shove shares his perspective on guiding organizations through this transformation and leveraging AI for long-term success. We discuss the opportunities, challenges, and leadership strategies needed to thrive in an era defined by intelligent technologies.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle
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