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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. 109
    Business & Finance

    Google Cloud Posts Record 63% Growth as Amazon, Microsoft Also Beat Estimates on AI Demand

    Google Cloud posted 63% revenue growth to $20.03 billion in the first quarter — its fastest rate on record — while Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure also topped analyst estimates, reflecting surging demand for AI infrastructure.

    53 DAYS AGO

  2. 110
    Politics

    House Passes Section 702 Surveillance Renewal 235-191, Senate Fate Uncertain

    The House voted 235-191 to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act for three years, but Senate Republicans have signaled opposition to the bill, and the surveillance authority is set to expire Thursday.

    53 DAYS AGO

  3. 111
    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.

    54 DAYS AGO

  4. 112
    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.

    54 DAYS AGO

  5. 113
    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.

    76 DAYS AGO

  6. 114
    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.

    76 DAYS AGO

  7. 115
    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.

    87 DAYS AGO

  8. 116
    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.

    101 DAYS AGO

  9. 117
    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.

    101 DAYS AGO

  10. 118
    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.

    104 DAYS AGO

  11. 119
    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.

    104 DAYS AGO

  12. 120
    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.

    117 DAYS AGO

  13. 121
    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.

    117 DAYS AGO

  14. 122
    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.

    130 DAYS AGO

  15. 123
    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.

    136 DAYS AGO

  16. 124
    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.

    140 DAYS AGO

  17. 125
    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.

    143 DAYS AGO

  18. 126
    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.

    147 DAYS AGO

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