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OpenAI has revealed plans to open its first Indian office shortly after unveiling a ChatGPT plan designed for Indian users, aiming to leverage the nation’s…
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The US government plans to acquire an equity stake in Intel in return for grants already promised to the company under the Biden administration’s CHIPS…
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Months after reducing staff and operations due to fundraising difficulties, General Fusion’s call for investment has been answered. The Richmond, BC-based company secured $22 million…
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Stark, a German defense tech startup specializing in weaponized drone systems, has secured $62 million in new funding, led by Sequoia Capital. This investment values…
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Earlier this year, two hackers gained access to a computer and quickly realized its significance. They discovered it belonged to a hacker who allegedly works…
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A Calgary-based defence tech startup has secured a four-year, $4.2-million contract from Canada’s defence department, coinciding with increased federal military spending. North Vector Dynamics, founded…
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President Xi Jinping made a surprise visit to Tibet, addressing 20,000 people to commemorate 60 years since the establishment of the autonomous region following China’s…
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The upcoming space economy is not solely focused on rockets and satellites; it’s about infrastructure, autonomy, and new models for creating and safeguarding off-Earth assets.…
View More Space is Open for Business with Even Rogers and Max Haot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025Deep Sky Launches First Direct Air Carbon Capture Facility in Alberta
Montréal-based cleantech startup Deep Sky has announced that its pilot carbon-capture facility in Innisfail, Alberta, is now operational, marking a first for North America. Deep…
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