iPronics raises $125 million for optical AI data-center switching
Valencia-based iPronics has announced a $125 million Series B round, with Nvidia participating, to expand its optical circuit-switching business for AI data centers. Maverick Silicon and Light Street Capital co-led the round, bri...
New York City suspends generative-AI access for students through eighth grade
New York City will temporarily bar elementary and middle school students from using student-facing generative-AI software during the coming school year, the mayor's office announced. The one-year moratorium applies through eighth ...
Google opens Fairwind cyber-defense program to selected partners
Google said it launched the Fairwind Program for a trusted group of Google Cloud customers, government agencies and cybersecurity partners. The program initially provides access to Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber and the CodeMender harness...
Accrual agrees to acquire Puzzle's firm-facing accounting technology
Accrual announced an agreement to acquire the accounting-firm technology and business of AI-guided bookkeeping provider Puzzle. Puzzle founder Sasha Orloff and other team members are set to join Accrual, while Puzzle will retain i...
Adobe acquires Indian marketing-workflow startup Rilo
Adobe has acquired India-based marketing-intelligence startup Rilo in a transaction involving licensing and a team acquisition, TechCrunch reported, citing company confirmation. The companies did not disclose terms. Rilo, founded...
Army awards $192 million for eight TITAN mobile ground stations
The US Army awarded Palantir and Anduril contracts worth a combined $192 million to produce eight TITAN AI-powered mobile ground stations. The stations are to be delivered over the next 18 months, according to a Tectonic Defense r...