May 11, 2026

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There aren't enough rockets for space data centers. Cowboy Space raised $275 million to build them.: Cowboy Space Corporation wants to put data centers in orbit. First, it has to build the rockets to get them there. Read More

Anthropic says ‘evil’ portrayals of AI were responsible for Claude’s blackmail attempts: Fictional portrayals of artificial intelligence can have a real effect on AI models, according to Anthropic. Read More

Get ready for the whisper-filled office of the future: How will work setups change if we spend more and more time talking to our computers? Read More

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So you've heard these AI terms and nodded along; let's fix that: The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter. Read More

Uber has always wanted to be more than a ride; now it has reason to hurry: The company has been trying to embed itself inside the AV industry — as a data provider, an investor, and a distribution platform — but the consumer-facing bet may be just as important. Read More

Venmo's biggest makeover in years comes at a very interesting time: The timing is notable. PayPal, which owns Venmo, is restructuring to spin Venmo off as a standalone business unit — a move widely seen as laying the groundwork for a potential sale. Stripe has reportedly expressed interest in buying PayPal outright. Read More

Korea's biggest manufacturers back Config, the TSMC of robot data: Samsung, Hyundai and LG just bet on the startup that wants to be robotics' data backbone. Read More

We’re feeling cynical about xAI’s big deal with Anthropic: On the latest episode of the Equity podcast, we discussed what xAI's deal with Anthropic might mean for parent company SpaceX. Read More

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Last but Not Least

Discord launches Nitro Rewards, giving subscribers access to the base tier of Xbox Game Pass for no extra cost: Discord's Nitro Rewards program will give Nitro subscribers access to Xbox Game Pass, and discounts from Logitech, SteelSeries, and other gaming brands. Read More

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