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Sara Montes de Oca

Editor in Chief of TechEchelon and an accomplished journalist and correspondent known for her work focusing on business, finance, and politics. Previously, Sara worked as a correspondent and producer in Washington, D.C., contributing to fast-paced political and news programming, with experience in editing, scriptwriting, and live broadcast production.

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  1. 307
    Politics

    Meta and Google Face Mounting Legal Pressure as Court Cases Chip Away at Section 230

    That protection is now being tested in courtrooms across the country, as plaintiffs' attorneys have developed targeted legal theories specifically designed to circumvent it — and in several high-profile cases, they are winning.

    165 DAYS AGO

  2. 308
    Business & Finance

    Tesla Stock Suffers Steepest Drop of 2026 on Disappointing Q1 Delivery Report

    Tesla delivered 358,023 vehicles in Q1 2026, falling short of the analyst consensus estimate of 370,000 deliveries and the company's own internal estimate of 365,645. Production for the quarter came in at 408,386 vehicles.

    165 DAYS AGO

  3. 309
    Business & Finance

    SpaceX Confidentially Files for IPO, Setting Stage for a Record Offering

    The confidential filing allows SpaceX to submit its financials to the SEC for regulatory review before making them public.

    165 DAYS AGO

  4. 310
    Politics

    David Sacks Steps Down as Trump's AI Czar, Takes Advisory Role as Silicon Valley's Political Experiment Evolves

    The move represents a meaningful shift in Sacks' proximity to power. As AI czar, he operated as a special government employee with a direct line to the president and a hand in shaping federal policy on artificial intelligence and digital assets.

    176 DAYS AGO

  5. 311
    Cybersecurity

    Iranian-Backed Hackers Claim Breach of FBI Director Kash Patel's Personal Email

    The FBI confirmed the breach in a statement, acknowledging that "malicious actors" had targeted Patel's personal email and that the agency had "taken all necessary steps to mitigate potential risks.

    176 DAYS AGO

  6. 312
    Business & Finance

    Kleiner Perkins Raises $3.5 Billion as Silicon Valley's Biggest VC Firms Bet Everything on AI

    The outsized raise reflects the firm's growing confidence in its AI portfolio. Kleiner Perkins holds early stakes in Together AI, Harvey, and OpenEvidence, and is an investor in both Anthropic and SpaceX — two companies widely expected to pursue IPOs this year.

    176 DAYS AGO

  7. 313
    Artificial Intelligence

    Harvey Hits $11 Billion Valuation as Sequoia Triples Down on AI Legal Tech

    The raise brings Harvey's total funding to more than $1 billion and marks a valuation jump of more than 3.5 times in a single year. The company was last valued at $8 billion following a December round led by Andreessen Horowitz, and before that at $5 billion in a June raise led by Kleiner Perkins and Coatue.

    176 DAYS AGO

  8. 314
    Business & Finance

    Top Startups to Watch at SXSW Pitch 2026

    The SXSW Pitch competition returns to Austin this week, bringing together hundreds of early-stage startups and emerging technology companies competing for recognition across a wide range of industries.

    193 DAYS AGO

  9. 315
    Cybersecurity

    AI Cybersecurity Startup Kai Raises $125 Million to Combat AI-Driven Threats

    The funding round was led by Evolution Equity Partners and included participation from venture capital firm N47 and other investors.

    193 DAYS AGO

  10. 316
    Business & Finance

    Executive Q&A: Kurt Smith on Modernizing Legal Practice and Bringing Discipline to the Bench

    Drawing on a background that includes civil litigation, insurance, and project management at IBM Global Services, Smith brings a distinctly analytical, systems-driven approach to the practice of law.

    194 DAYS AGO

  11. 317
    Business & Finance

    Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Steps Aside as Platform Enters Growth Phase

    Graber said the change reflects Bluesky’s evolving needs as the platform scales. In a post announcing the transition, she explained that the company now requires “a seasoned operator focused on scaling and execution,” while she intends to focus more directly on product development and experimentation.

    194 DAYS AGO

  12. 318
    Business & Finance

    Dow Slides Nearly 1,000 Points as Oil Surge Rekindles Market Fears

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped nearly 1,000 points, or about 2%, while the S&P 500 declined 1.2% and the Nasdaq Composite slipped roughly 1%. Industrial and cyclical companies led the downturn, including Boeing and Caterpillar, which tend to be particularly sensitive to global economic slowdowns.

    198 DAYS AGO

  13. 319
    Artificial Intelligence

    Sam Altman Signals OpenAI’s Alignment With Government as AI Rivalry Intensifies

    Speaking at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, Altman said that “government is supposed to be more powerful than private companies,” warning that it would be “bad for society” if technology firms began abandoning democratic institutions simply because they disagreed with political leadership.

    198 DAYS AGO

  14. 320
    Business & Finance

    Top Health Tech Companies to Watch at HIMSS26

    With more than a thousand exhibitors across the conference’s expansive exhibition floor, HIMSS has become one of the most important venues for unveiling the technologies shaping healthcare’s digital transformation.

    198 DAYS AGO

  15. 321
    Artificial Intelligence

    OpenAI Raises $110 Billion, Cementing Its Position at the Center of the AI Economy

    The scale of the financing signals a clear shift in the market: AI is no longer a speculative frontier—it is now a capital-intensive infrastructure race. CEO Sam Altman framed the moment bluntly, noting that AI is transforming the entire economy and will require massive amounts of compute to meet global demand.

    204 DAYS AGO

  16. 322
    Artificial Intelligence

    C3 AI Plunges as Reality Hits Enterprise AI Economics

    The move underscores a growing divide in the AI market between companies benefiting from infrastructure-driven demand and those struggling to translate AI momentum into durable enterprise revenue.

    205 DAYS AGO

  17. 323
    Business & Finance

    Nvidia Crushes Earnings as AI Demand Hits Another Gear

    The chip giant reported fiscal fourth-quarter results well ahead of Wall Street estimates, with revenue surging 73% year-over-year to $68.13 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $1.62, topping expectations.

    206 DAYS AGO

  18. 324
    Business & Finance

    Executive Q&A: Chris Loeffler on Bridging Real Estate and Digital Asset Infrastructure at Caliber

    Today, Caliber (NASDAQ: CWD) operates across multiple real estate strategies, including buying and operating existing income-producing commercial properties, stepping into value-add situations and getting involved in projects that need fresh capital, new structure, or a more active operator mindset.

    206 DAYS AGO

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