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Anthropic Could File IPO Paperwork as Soon as Friday
IPO // October 22, 2026

Anthropic could make its IPO paperwork public as soon as Friday (Oct. 23). That would move the Claude developer one step closer to what could be the largest stock market debut ever. The deal is also a major test for the AI boom, as investors...

Modal Triples Valuation to $15 Billion as AI Infrastructure Demand Explodes
Investments // October 14, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure startup Modal was valued at $15.75 billion in a Series D funding round in which it raised $750 million, CEO Erik Bernhardsson said in a Wednesday (Oct. 14) blog post. Modal’s new valuation is more than triple the $4.65 billion valuation the company achieved...

Pluto Security Raises $42 Million to Protect Corporate AI Without Blocking Innovation
Investments // October 13, 2026

Pluto Security emerged from stealth Tuesday (Oct. 13), saying in a blog post that the company has secured $42 million in funding for its security solution for artificial intelligence tools. Pluto Security’s product is designed to provide the complete enterprise security needed by companies whose employees are integrating...

Banks Stop Counting AI Hours and Start Counting Returns
Artificial Intelligence // October 12, 2026

For years, banks have sold investors on artificial intelligence (AI) with usage counts and hours saved. Few have said how much money it makes; at least, not on an earnings call. That is starting to change. Bank of America has 130 to 140 AI projects...

Interviews & Exclusives
Walmart and Amazon Chase Agentic AI, Robotic Warehouses and Customer Loyalty

June 06, 2025
Retailers like Amazon and Walmart don’t just battle for consumer spend in brick-and-mortar or online. They battle everywhere, all the time. As shoppers shift habits faster than you can say “same-day delivery” and tech upends every aisle, the winners aren’t just reacting but are increasingly predicting what customers want before they even know it themselves. […]

AI Gives Customer Service Positive Revenue Spin

March 24, 2025
Enterprises are expanding their use of artificial intelligence (AI) in customer experience to encompass the entirety of the process, not just relegating it to back-office tasks. In addition to speeding...

90% of Healthcare C-Suite Sees Positive Return From GenAI

March 18, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly transitioning from a futuristic concept to a tangible force reshaping the healthcare landscape. Buoyed by early successes, healthcare firms are aggressively increasing their investments...

90% of CFOs Report ‘Very Positive’ ROI From GenAI in Just 9 Months

March 06, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is changing the business landscape, especially in the financial sector. CFOs of U.S. companies with more than $1 billion in revenue are adopting GenAI to improve...

Quick Reads
DeepSeek Raises $15 Billion Ahead of Planned Shanghai IPO

October 22, 2026
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek has raised $15 billion in its second private funding round and is accelerating plans for a Shanghai listing in early 2027, potentially reaching public markets before OpenAI. The financing nearly doubled its original target amid strong investor demand, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Oct. 22), citing people familiar […]

Anthropic Could File IPO Paperwork as Soon as Friday

October 22, 2026
Anthropic could make its IPO paperwork public as soon as Friday (Oct. 23). That would move the Claude developer one step closer to what could be the largest stock market...

Modal Triples Valuation to $15 Billion as AI Infrastructure Demand Explodes

October 14, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure startup Modal was valued at $15.75 billion in a Series D funding round in which it raised $750 million, CEO Erik Bernhardsson said in a Wednesday (Oct. 14) blog...

Pluto Security Raises $42 Million to Protect Corporate AI Without Blocking Innovation

October 13, 2026
Pluto Security emerged from stealth Tuesday (Oct. 13), saying in a blog post that the company has secured $42 million in funding for its security solution for artificial intelligence tools. Pluto Security’s product...