Professors are integrating AI into negotiation courses, having students use tools like Perplexity Pro and custom GPTs to practice. The goal is to simulate real-world scenarios and get targeted feedback before the big meeting.
According to TechCrunch, at least 80 VC-backed startups have achieved unicorn status in 2025 so far, fueled by an AI investor frenzy. The list includes companies like the $8B AI model developer Reflection and the $5B blockchain payments firm Tempo, but also spans satellite manufacturing, drug discov
A new analysis pushes back against viewing compliance as a cost center. It argues frameworks like CMMC and HIPAA are proven to reduce breach likelihood and severity, enforcing the discipline most companies lack. Treating them as a baseline, not a finish line, is key to real security.
The head of Europe’s space industry association argues the proposed EU Space Act is a defining moment but risks failure. He warns it must simplify rules, protect European suppliers, and avoid putting EU companies at a disadvantage globally.
Consumers turned to AI-powered shopping assistants in record numbers this Black Friday, driving ecommerce sales to $11.8 billion. The technology helped streamline gift discovery during a period of economic uncertainty where 26% of consumers reported trouble paying bills in September.
A New York Times investigation claims David Sacks’ 708 tech investments, including 449 AI companies, could benefit from policies he’s shaping as Trump’s AI and crypto advisor. Sacks calls the report a “nothing burger” while critics point to ethics waivers and undisclosed investment values. The contr
Investor enthusiasm for Chinese robotics stocks is cooling as government warnings about potential bubbles bring fresh scrutiny. The sector had surged nearly 60% this year driven by viral robot videos and supportive policies.
Palantir just had its worst month in two years with shares dropping 16% as investors dumped AI stocks. The company faces intense scrutiny over its extreme valuation despite recent deal wins.
Zero-knowledge proofs were dismissed as impractical when invented in 1985. Today they process millions of transactions daily at under a penny each, enabling both scaling and privacy features that transparent blockchains can’t match.
Dutch FinTech company POM has acquired Danish sector peer FarPay to establish a new European standard for automated invoicing and payments. The move combines POM’s receivables management with FarPay’s end-to-end automation capabilities. Both companies were founded in 2014 and will operate as indepen
