Meta-backed Hupo finds growth after pivot to AI sales coaching from mental wellness

Hupo, backed by Meta, pivoted from mental wellness to AI sales coaching for banks and insurers, and secured a $10M Series A led by DST Global

Brazil orders Meta to suspend policy banning third-party AI chatbots from WhatsApp

Brazil’s competition watchdog has ordered WhatsApp to put on hold its policy that bars third-party AI companies from using its business API to offer chatbots on the app. The agency has also started an investigation against the company to determine if the policy is anti-competitive.

Converge Bio raises $25M, backed by Bessemer and execs from Meta, OpenAI, Wiz

AI drug discovery startup Converge Bio raised $25 million in a Series A led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with additional backing from executives at Meta, OpenAI, and Wiz.

Superorganism raises $25M to back biodiversity startups

Superorganism launched in 2023 as what it claims is the first venture capital firm focused on biodiversity, aiming to serve as the conservationist on the cap table for nature-friendly startups. Now, the firm has closed its first fund, securing $25.9 million in capital commitments from Cisco Foundation, AMB Holdings, and Builders Vision, among others, along… Continua a leggere Superorganism raises $25M to back biodiversity startups

Slackbot is an AI agent now

Salesforce unveils Slackbot, a new AI agent that allows users to complete tasks across multiple enterprise applications from Slack.

Everything You Need to Know About Importing a Chinese Smartphone

The top Chinese smartphones are innovation-packed spec beasts, but it’s not always a good idea to import from the East.

Best Baby Gear (2026): Baby Monitors, Strollers, Crib Mattresses

From baby monitors and sound machines to smart bassinets and car seats, here’s the baby tech we’ve tested and recommend.

What to Do If ICE Invades Your Neighborhood

With federal agents storming the streets of American communities, there’s no single right way to approach this dangerous moment. But there are steps you can take to stay safe—and have an impact.

Trump Declared a Space Race With China. The US Is Losing

If you want to put people back on the moon, don’t gut the agency in charge of getting them there.

Reid Hoffman Wants Silicon Valley to ‘Stand Up’ Against the Trump Administration

The LinkedIn cofounder and frequent Trump target has a simple message for his peers: “Just speak up about the things that you think are true.”