The Era of Agentic AI Demands a Data Constitution, Not Better Prompts
The article argues that the upcoming era of agentic AI hinges on data quality, not larger models or prompts. Autonomous agents acting on flawed data can make costly, irreversible decisions, especially at scale for events like the Olympics. A "data constitution" called the Creed framework enforces thousands of automated rules before data reaches AI models. Implementing quarantine, strict schema, and vector consistency checks transforms data governance into a performance guarantee rather than a compliance burden.
EQT Launches $371M Tender Offer to Take Japanese IT Services Firm MAMEZO Private
Sweden’s private‑equity firm EQT announced a 57 billion‑yen ($371 million) tender offer to acquire MAMEZO, a Tokyo‑based IT services and consulting company, at 3,551 yen per share. The transaction aims for full ownership, marking EQT’s first IT services investment in Japan.
This Founder Cracked Firefighting — Now He’s Creating an AI Gold Mine
Sunny Sethi’s HEN Technologies has turned fire‑suppression hardware into a data‑driven platform, launching high‑efficiency nozzles that claim up to 300% faster fire control while using 67% less water. Backed by NSF research, the company expanded into smart valves, monitors and...
Hubble Shows Spectacularly Violent Scenes From a Massive Young Star
The Hubble Space Telescope captured vivid Herbig‑Haro objects produced by the massive protostar IRAS 18162‑2048, located about 5,500 light‑years away. Its bipolar jets blaze at over 1,000 km s⁻¹, the fastest ever recorded for a young stellar object, carving a 32‑light‑year cavity. The...
Uber and DoorDash Lose Bid to Quash NYC Tipping Law
Uber and DoorDash lost a federal bid to block New York City’s new tipping law, which forces delivery apps to present a tip option and a suggested minimum of 10% at checkout. U.S. District Judge George Daniels rejected the companies’...
AI Empowers Tech Leaders with Actionable Enterprise Tools
AI is very powerful in the hands of leaders. Here's how. Everything a Tech Leader needs to know, and some actionable advice for how to move forward. Next I'll post an Economist Style article that will be great to bring to...
Exploring CDPK Genes in Liriodendron Chinense Under Stress
Researchers have catalogued the calcium‑dependent protein kinase (CDPK) gene family in Liriodendron chinense, a prized ornamental and timber species. Twelve CDPK genes were identified, and transcriptomic profiling showed distinct up‑regulation under drought, salinity, and cold stress. Promoter analyses uncovered multiple...
AI Beats Traditional Tools in Real‑Time Crisis Analysis
I'm having @blevlabs' AI analyze what's going on in Minneapolis and even it lays out how bad things are getting. Be back in a bit with what it teaches me. By the way, his AI (a cognitive architecture) is way...
Science Fiction Writers, Comic-Con Say Goodbye to AI
Science fiction and pop‑culture institutions are tightening rules on generative AI. The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) now disqualifies any Nebula‑Award entry that used large language models, after a brief reversal and member backlash. San Diego Comic‑Con similarly banned...
26M+ Scammed By Fake QR Codes: NordVPN
NordVPN research finds more than 26 million people may have been lured to malicious sites via fake QR codes. Scammers embed these codes in “brushing” packages, a tactic that now delivers 26 % of all malicious links. Seventy‑three percent of Americans admit...
DXC Technology and Ripple Join Forces to Enable Digital Asset Integration in Banking
DXC Technology announced a strategic partnership with Ripple to embed blockchain‑based digital‑asset custody and payment capabilities into its Hogan core‑banking system. The integration lets banks manage stablecoins, tokenized assets, and cross‑border transfers without replacing legacy infrastructure. Ripple’s Payments and Custody...
'Put plainly...some Countries Are Already Using AI to Solve Harder Problems and Move Faster': OpenAI Wants to Make AI Usage More Equal Between Countries - but Will It Actually Work?
OpenAI warns that AI adoption is uneven across nations, creating a capability overhang where a few countries reap disproportionate economic and technological gains. Research shows that advanced AI usage varies more by skill and infrastructure than by income, with some...
Bitcoin, Clarity Act, FTC & NYSE: Web3 Thoughts of the Week
Bitcoin fell below the $94,000 threshold, testing support around $88,000 as geopolitical tensions and tariff news weigh on digital assets. The NYSE announced plans for 24/7 trading and on‑chain settlement, aiming to bridge liquidity gaps for real‑world assets. Meanwhile, the...
Experian, Credit Builders Alliance Partner to Improve Access for Underserved Consumers
Experian and the Credit Builders Alliance (CBA) released a study showing that adding a CBA tradeline propels 70% of previously unscored borrowers into prime or near‑prime credit within a year, far outpacing the 48% rate for the broader unscored population....
StepFun AI Introduce Step-DeepResearch: A Cost-Effective Deep Research Agent Model Built Around Atomic Capabilities
StepFun has introduced Step-DeepResearch, a 32B parameter end to end deep research agent that aims to turn web search into actual research workflows with long horizon reasoning, tool use and structured reporting. The model is built on Qwen2.5 32B-Base and...
Opioid Treatment’s Effects on Jail Mental Health Services
A growing number of correctional facilities are integrating opioid agonist treatment (OAT) into their mental health services, aiming to curb overdose deaths and improve psychiatric outcomes among inmates. Recent pilot programs report a 30% drop in emergency psychiatric visits and...
6 Best Employer of Record Companies in Norway
The episode outlines the top six Employer of Record (EOR) providers for hiring in Norway—INS Global, Remote, Deel, Oyster, Globalization Partners, and Papaya Global—explaining how each service handles local contracts, payroll, tax, and compliance while letting companies retain operational control....
Benchmark Guide: Staffing, Pay, and P&L for CS
“How the hell do I plan for customer success?” -How should I pay the CS team? -Where should it go on the P&L? -What ratio should I use to staff it? -How big should the team be? Here are the benchmarks after surveying 132 companies. A...
B2BKing: A Powerful B2B & Wholesale Plugin for WooCommerce
The episode explores B2BKing, a comprehensive WooCommerce plugin that adds enterprise‑grade wholesale capabilities to WordPress stores. It walks through core features such as granular guest access restriction, tiered pricing tables, and a customizable business registration workflow that together enable hybrid...
Diagnose Stalled Growth with Five Key Questions
5 questions to ask when your product stops growing Jason Cohen is a four-time founder (including two unicorns, one being WP Engine ), and one of the most prolific and beloved sharers of product and startup wisdom (at asmartbear.com ). In...
The Future of Everything: What CEOs of Circle, CrowdStrike & More See Coming in 2026
In this episode, the All‑In hosts interview four CEOs about the landscape they expect in 2026. Jeremy Allaire of Circle discusses the post‑GENIUS Act stablecoin environment, interest‑rate pressures and how AI will reshape money. George Kurtz of CrowdStrike warns that...
Entrepreneurs Often Run Jobs, Not Independent Businesses
Many entrepreneurs think they’re independent simply by starting their own business, but if you have a complex cap table, a bank loan that’s always on your mind, or silent (or loud) partners who see things different ways, there’s a very...
Free Weekly Newsletter Curates Top PR Campaigns and Hooks
📣 Announcing The "Trending Campaigns" Newsletter: Receive the most effective PR campaigns and coverage opportunities with the Trending Campaigns Newsletter. Trending Campaigns is a free weekly newsletter curating standout PR campaigns and timely news hooks you can use, sent every...
Support for FDA Action on Menopausal Hormone Therapy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a new regulatory push targeting menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), proposing stricter labeling requirements and heightened post‑market surveillance. The agency highlighted recent safety data linking certain formulations to increased cardiovascular and breast cancer risks,...
AI Policy Debate Misses the Real AI Assistant Shift
The policy debate over AI is overfitted to the social media wars. AI is a completely different form factor. The rise of AI assistants will make this clear.
Humans& Secures $480M Seed Round to Build Human-Centric AI Collaboration Platform
AI startup Humans& announced a $480 million seed round to develop its human‑centric AI collaboration platform, aiming to accelerate product development and market expansion. The funding was disclosed on January 24, 2026.
Tulip Secures $120M Series D Funding Led by Mitsubishi Electric
Boston-based manufacturing software startup Tulip announced a $120 million Series D round, led by Mitsubishi Electric, valuing the company at $1.3 billion. The funding will support Tulip’s mission to address technology constraints in factories worldwide.
GoCab Raises $45M in Seed Round Led by E3 Capital and Janngo VC
London‑based mobility fintech GoCab closed a $45 million seed round, comprising $15 million in equity and $30 million in debt. The round was led by African venture firms E3 Capital and Janngo VC, with participation from KawiSafi and Cur8 Capital, and will fund...
Harvey Acquires Hexus to Boost Legal AI Offerings
Harvey, a legal AI startup, announced it has acquired Hexus, a tool‑building startup for product demos and videos. Deal terms were not disclosed; Hexus’s San Francisco team has joined Harvey and its India engineers will move after a Bangalore office opens,...
Cloover Secures over $1.2B to Develop AI Operating System for Energy Independence
German AI startup Cloover announced a funding round of over $1.2 billion to build an AI operating system aimed at achieving energy independence. The massive raise underscores growing investor interest in AI-driven energy solutions.
Credit Key Raises $90 Million to Expand B2B Payments Platform
Credit Key, a B2B payments and financing technology provider, announced a $90 million growth capital raise with global investment manager Barings, which will also act as a strategic partner. The funding will be used to scale operations, accelerate product development, and...
Deep33 Ventures Secures $100M First Close for $150M Deep-Tech Fund Focused on AI Infrastructure, Quantum and Robotics
Deep33 Ventures has emerged from stealth, announcing a $150 million deep‑tech fund and a $100 million first close. The fund will invest in AI infrastructure, energy systems, autonomous robotics and quantum computing to address physical constraints on AI deployment. Backed by family...
Authentic Brands Group Takes Guess? Private in $1.4B Deal
Authentic Brands Group completed the acquisition of Guess? in a take‑private transaction valued at approximately $1.4 billion. Authentic will own 51% of Guess?’s intellectual property while existing shareholders retain the remaining 49%, making Guess? a privately held brand.
Ledger Prepares for US IPO Valued at over $4bn
French crypto‑hardware unicorn Ledger is preparing for a US initial public offering that could value the company at more than $4 bn. The firm has engaged Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays as underwriters, with the listing expected later this year.
Healthier Capital Leads Seed Funding for Diploid Genomics, Inc.
Diploid Genomics, Inc., an AI‑driven genomics analytics startup, announced its launch and the closing of a seed round led by Healthier Capital, which joins as co‑founder and sole external investor. The round, which closed in January 2026, provides strategic capital...
ClearScore Acquires Mortgage Platform Acre Platforms
London‑based fintech ClearScore announced the acquisition of UK mortgage platform Acre Platforms, marking its first entry into the mortgage market. The undisclosed‑value deal will enable ClearScore to channel mortgage demand from its millions of users into Acre’s broker ecosystem and...
Watches of Switzerland Group Acquires 88% Stake in Deutsch & Deutsch
Watches of Switzerland Group announced the acquisition of an 88% stake in Deutsch & Deutsch, a family‑owned luxury watch and jewellery retailer operating four Texas showrooms. The deal includes an option to purchase the remaining shares, expanding Watches of Switzerland’s US...
Shenzhen Picea Robotics Completes Acquisition of iRobot, Emerging From Chapter 11
iRobot Corp. has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after Shenzhen Picea Robotics Co. completed its acquisition, making iRobot a wholly owned subsidiary. The deal restructures iRobot under a new U.S. subsidiary to protect consumer data and provides a stronger financial...
Terns Pharmaceuticals Secures Full Licensing Rights for Leukemia Drug TERN-701 From Hansoh Pharmaceutical
Terns Pharmaceuticals amended its licensing agreement with China's Hansoh Pharmaceutical, paying a $1 million upfront fee and a modest royalty to obtain the right to license TERN-701, its chronic myeloid leukemia candidate, in territories where Hansoh holds no rights. The...