Month: July 2025
Figma’s $20 Billion Sale Died. It Came Back to Go Public.
Figma, which makes a design platform, had been on the verge of a $20 billion sale before regulators quashed the deal. On Thursday, it went [Read More…]
Nvidia Chips Are Front and Center in China at Crucial Moment in the A.I. Race
Chinese companies showcased A.I. gains in Shanghai this week. More chips will only help them improve faster, industry insiders say.
A.I. Researchers Are Negotiating $250 Million Pay Packages. Just Like NBA Stars.
A.I. technologists are approaching the job market as if they are Steph Curry or LeBron James, seeking advice from their entourages and playing hardball with [Read More…]
Modi’s ‘True Friend’ Trump Deals India a Big Blow With Tariff Threats
India’s prime minister has made a big effort to build closer ties using his rapport with the U.S. president, but critics say he is getting [Read More…]
After Backlash, Ukraine Votes to Restore Watchdogs’ Powers
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s move last week to neuter two anticorruption agencies drew the country’s first street protests since Russia’s invasion.
Anger Over Starvation in Gaza Leaves Israel Increasingly Isolated
Global outrage at the Netanyahu government’s actions has grown since the war began, and the suffering of children in the enclave has accelerated the disdain.
Russian Missile and Drone Attack Pummels Kyiv, Killing at Least 7
The assault came soon after President Trump threatened new sanctions against Moscow if the bloodshed didn’t let up.
Myanmar Lifts State of Emergency, Paving the Way for Disputed Vote
The military government hopes elections can bring more international legitimacy. But the generals will still rule, and opposition groups are boycotting.
Trump Announces Health Care Records System for Consumers
The administration is working with tech companies to make sharing information with various providers easier. Experts raised concerns about privacy and security.
Microsoft Backs Up A.I. Spending With $27.2 Billion Quarterly Profit
The company’s results are likely to ease investors’ worries that big investments in artificial intelligence aren’t paying off.
