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Staff writer at TechEchelon covering technology, markets, and policy. Jay reports on the deals, regulations, and breaking news that move the publication's core desks.

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  1. 217
    Artificial Intelligence

    California DMV Adopts New Autonomous Vehicle Regulations, Expanding Safety Oversight to Heavy-Duty Driverless Vehicles

    California's DMV has adopted new regulations expanding safety and oversight requirements to heavy-duty autonomous vehicles, allowing their testing and deployment while giving law enforcement clearer authority to cite violations.

    144 DAYS AGO

  2. 218
    Business & Finance

    PayPal Splits Into Three Units as Venmo Becomes Standalone Segment Amid Takeover Interest

    PayPal CEO Enrique Lores has restructured the company into three distinct segments, making Venmo a standalone business unit for the first time as takeover interest from firms including Stripe intensifies and two senior executives depart.

    144 DAYS AGO

  3. 219
    Artificial Intelligence

    OpenAI Acquires Tech Podcast TBPN in Unconventional Media Play

    TBPN launched in 2025 and has grown rapidly despite its modest subscriber base of around 58,000 on YouTube. The show has attracted high-profile guests including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman — who is also a recurring presence on the program.

    166 DAYS AGO

  4. 220
    Artificial Intelligence

    Broadcom Agrees to Expanded Chip Deals with Google and Anthropic

    The announcement underscores the extraordinary pace at which demand for AI computing infrastructure is accelerating. Anthropic's rise has been particularly striking: the company's annualized revenue has surpassed $30 billion, up from approximately $9 billion at the end of last year, and it now counts more than 1,000 business clients spending over $1 million annually — double the number from just two months ago.

    166 DAYS AGO

  5. 221
    Artificial Intelligence

    Shield AI Reaches $12.7 Billion Valuation After U.S. Air Force Selects Its Hivemind Software for Next-Gen Drone Program

    The capital will also fund Shield AI's acquisition of Aechelon Technology, a maker of flight simulation software used to train U.S. military pilots. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

    177 DAYS AGO

  6. 222
    Politics

    Anthropic Seeks Emergency Court Intervention Over Pentagon Blacklisting

    In a filing submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, Anthropic requested an emergency stay that would temporarily halt the designation issued by Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Defense.

    191 DAYS AGO

  7. 223
    Business & Finance

    U.S. Growth Slows Sharply as Inflation Remains Elevated

    Revised figures from the government show that gross domestic product grew at an annualized rate of just 0.7% in the fourth quarter, sharply lower than the previous estimate of 1.4% and well below economists’ expectations of roughly 1.5%. The slowdown marks a steep drop from the 4.

    191 DAYS AGO

  8. 224
    Business & Finance

    Iran War and Rising Energy Prices Could Pressure the Semiconductor Boom

    While the immediate impact remains limited, a prolonged war could affect both the supply of key chipmaking materials and the economics of AI data center expansion.

    194 DAYS AGO

  9. 225
    Cybersecurity

    OpenAI Acquires Promptfoo to Strengthen Security for AI Agents

    Promptfoo specializes in tools that allow developers to test, validate, and secure complex AI systems before they are deployed.

    195 DAYS AGO

  10. 226
    Business & Finance

    Stocks Extend Rebound as AI Leaders Drive Market Higher

    The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1%, reflecting renewed strength in growth and AI-linked names. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added a more modest 0.2%, highlighting a tech-led recovery rather than a broad-based rally.

    207 DAYS AGO

  11. 227
    Cybersecurity

    Cato Networks Crosses $350M ARR as AI Fuels Next Phase of Cyber Growth

    The cloud-based network security provider said the figure represents 43% year-over-year growth, building on momentum from just months ago when the company crossed the $300 million ARR mark.

    207 DAYS AGO

  12. 228
    Business & Finance

    Alphabet’s 100-Year Bond Tests the Limits of the AI Debt Boom

    The century bond, Alphabet’s debut issuance in British pounds, drew nearly 10 times demand for the £1 billion ($1.37 billion) offering, according to Bloomberg.

    220 DAYS AGO

  13. 229
    Business & Finance

    Dow Jumps 700 Points as Markets Rebound From AI-Driven Tech Selloff

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed more than 700 points, or about 1.6%, led by strength in industrial and financial shares. The S&P 500 rose roughly 1%, while the Nasdaq Composite added about 0.7%, marking a tentative recovery after days of heavy selling in technology stocks.

    226 DAYS AGO

  14. 230
    Business & Finance

    Palantir Beats Q4 Estimates as AI and Defense Demand Drive Growth

    The software analytics firm reported adjusted earnings of 25 cents per share, topping expectations of 23 cents, while revenue reached $1.41 billion, ahead of the $1.33 billion consensus estimate. Revenue climbed 70% year over year, underscoring the scale of demand for AI-enabled decision software.

    230 DAYS AGO

  15. 231
    Politics

    Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh to Lead Federal Reserve, Replacing Jerome Powell

    In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Warsh as a long-time confidant and predicted he would become “one of the GREAT Fed Chairmen.” Warsh, 55, previously served as a Federal Reserve governor and is widely viewed on Wall Street as an experienced policymaker unlikely to simply follow White House directives.

    233 DAYS AGO

  16. 232
    Artificial Intelligence

    CoreWeave Shares Jump After Nvidia Invests $2B to Expand AI Data Center Capacity

    Nvidia purchased CoreWeave Class A common stock at $87.20 per share, according to the companies, a discount to Friday’s close of $92.98. The deal values the investment as a strategic vote of confidence and sent CoreWeave shares up as much as 12% in early trading.

    237 DAYS AGO

  17. 233
    Artificial Intelligence

    OpenAI Introduces Age Prediction for ChatGPT Consumer Accounts

    The model uses a mix of account-level and behavioral signals, including usage patterns over time, account age, typical activity hours, and a user’s stated age, according to the company. OpenAI said the system is designed to flag accounts likely belonging to minors without requiring users to self-report.

    243 DAYS AGO

  18. 234
    Politics

    Intel Shares Surge After CEO Meets Trump as U.S. Stake Doubles in Value

    Following the meeting, Trump praised both Tan and the company in a post on Truth Social, writing that “the United States Government is proud to be a Shareholder of Intel.” He also highlighted the company’s latest processor as being “designed, built, and packaged right here in the U.S.A.”

    254 DAYS AGO

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