In recent years, OpenAI has risen to prominence as a leader in artificial general intelligence (AGI), driven by technological milestones like ChatGPT and the GPT-4 series. However, the organization’s structural evolution—from a nonprofit research entity to what is now termed a “capped-profit” model—has generated increasing concern among ethicists, technologists, legislators, and the public. The transition…

In a striking show of confidence in the live-streamed e-commerce sector, Whatnot has successfully raised $225 million in a Series F funding round, bringing its valuation to a staggering $11.5 billion. This dramatic rise positions the platform as one of the most valuable players in a rapidly evolving segment where culture, commerce, and community intertwine….

As markets brace for macroeconomic headwinds and rapid technological shifts, two major developments — Amazon’s recent layoffs and Qualcomm’s unveiling of advanced AI chips — stand at the forefront of industry discourse. While one reflects recalibration in the tech labor market, the other signals intensified investment in artificial intelligence hardware. These parallel narratives not only…

Across booming equity markets, high inflation, and sustained investment momentum, it’s no wonder some analysts are sounding alarms about another market peak. However, what differentiates 2025’s investment environment from prior speculative booms, such as the Dot-Com era or the COVID-fueled 2021 surge, is the strategic and accelerated role of one frontier technology: artificial intelligence (AI)….

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence juggernaut behind ChatGPT, is once again capturing Wall Street’s attention — not with its groundbreaking models, but with its ballooning capital expenditures. As its spending reaches titanic proportions to train ever-larger AI systems, financial analysts and major tech investors are taking note. The new question reverberating through the executive boardrooms of…