For some, AI fatigue is real — but clearly venture investors haven’t grown tired of the category. AI deals continued to dominate venture funding during the third quarter. AI companies raised $ 18.9 billion in Q3, according to Crunchbase data. That figure represents 28% of all venture funding. The third quarter also saw the close […]
Archives for 11th October 2024
Greg Biffle receives honorary recognition for Hurricane Helene relief work
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle has been named the honorary starter for the Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, in recognition of his heroic efforts in aiding those affected by Hurricane Helene. The former Roush Fenway Racing driver used his personal helicopter to deliver essential supplies to people stranded in remote areas, […]
Khosla Ventures just backed OpenAI with $405M more, but not necessarily with its own capital
Khosla Ventures has raised $ 405 million for OpenAI, according to a regulatory filing. Based on the filing alone, Khosla’s stake in the ChatGPT maker appears to be at least 6% of the $ 6.6 billion round the company closed last week. But that doesn’t mean Khosla has put substantial or any capital into the […]
Mets OMG sign meaning, explained: How Jose Iglesias started New York's rallying cry for 2024 playoffs
It’s become a tradition in baseball for dugouts to find a creative way to celebrate home runs. Some teams have dances, others have special hats, and a few have specific tokens. In the Mets case, it’s a three-letter sign. New York sealed a spot in the 2024 postseason by grabbing the No. 5 seed in […]
Hit by hurricanes? FCC says you qualify for internet and mobile service subsidies
As hurricanes batter the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States, many people’s livelihoods are on hold and they’re struggling to make ends meet. The FCC just decided that anyone affected by a natural disaster can get a break on broadband and mobile service; it’s not much, but every little bit counts. The Lifeline […]