Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers
16/04/2026 | 9 min
Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, aims to use AI to judge journalism, letting users pay to challenge stories. Critics warn it could chill whistleblowers and reshape how media accountability works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AI data center startup Fluidstack in talks for $1B round at $18B valuation
15/04/2026 | 3 min
Fundraising is reportedly flowing for Fluidstack after it secured a $50 billion deal to build data centers for Anthropic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro
14/04/2026 | 3 min
The acquisition indicates a capability that OpenAI is building into ChatGPT: financial planning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Slate Auto raises $650M to fund its affordable EV truck plans
13/04/2026 | 3 min
Slate Auto's latest funding round was led by existing investor TWG Global, a firm run by LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ex-Tesla engineer’s startup taps Pronto to help automate a copper mine; plus, Collide Capital raises $95M fund to back fintech
10/04/2026 | 8 min
Pronto's autonomous haulage trucks are about to start operating at Mariana Minerals's Utah copper mine -- the first such deal since Pronto got acquired by Travis Kalanick's Atoms Inc.
Also, Collide Capital, founded by Brian Hollins and Aaron Samuels, announced Thursday the close of a $95 million Fund II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices