Anthropic is accelerating its position in the AI sector through a combination of political engagement, strategic acquisition, and rising investor demand. The company has established a new political action committee, AnthroPAC, signaling a deeper commitment to shaping AI regulation. The initiative, overseen by treasurer Allison Rossi, will support candidates across parties as AI policy becomes […]
OpenAI has acquired Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN), marking its first acquisition of a media company as it looks to expand how artificial intelligence is communicated and understood globally. The show will operate under OpenAI’s strategy team and report to Chris Lehane, with continued editorial independence. TBPN, founded and hosted by John Coogan and Jordi […]
Insider Brief Amazon has acquired Zurich-based RIVR Technologies, a developer of legged delivery robots, as the company looks to expand its efforts in physical AI and last-mile automation. “This step will accelerate our vision of building General Physical AI through doorstep delivery, bringing robotics and AI closer to real-world deployment at scale,” Marko Bjelonic, CEO […]
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Shield AI announced it is raising $1.5 billion in Series G funding at a $12.7 billion post-money valuation and $500 million in fixed-return preferred equity financing. The Series G is led by Advent International and co-led by the Strategic Investment Group of JPMorganChase’s Security and Resiliency Initiative, with participation from existing investors […]