American Open-Source Labs Think They Can Beat China’s Best AI Startups

Chinese open-source models like Kimi and Deepseek are now dominant AI tools. American startups like Thinking Machines, Reflection AI and now Poolside are trying to challenge that.

The Pentagon Is Using This $1.2 Billion Startup’s AI To Automate Cyberwarfare

Khosla Ventures is putting $30 million into Twenty, a cyber startup that uses AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI to run hacking campaigns for the Department of War.

The U.S. Bank Market Is A Fortress. Nubank’s Billionaire CEO Has An Invasion Plan.

Some analysts warn that the U.S. market is too competitive. But David Vélez has built a $13 billion fortune proving the naysayers wrong.

Clean Energy Tech Deals Are Booming—Powered By Data Centers

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at how the U.S. EV market is about to get quirkier and the bipartisan appeal of recycling.

AI Startups Are Pivoting From Flashy Demos To Tech That Pays The Bills

Founders who were working on neural-signal headphones and viral presentation builders are starting over in a high-stakes race for survival and revenue.

How The Cyclospora Parasite Spreads—And How To Protect Yourself

Forbes expert healthcare contributors explain the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak, how the parasite spreads, symptoms to watch for and how you can protect yourself.

Flock CEO Apologizes For Calling Activists ‘Terrorists’

As a movement against $8.3 billion Flock Safety’s license plate readers gathers momentum, company CEO Garrett Langley tells Forbes he shouldn’t have called non-violent activists “terroristic” organizations.

10 Ways Small Businesses Can Use AI To Grow–And Even Hire More Workers

Experts presented useful tips and an optimistic view of artificial intelligence to a House Committee, insisting that small businesses using AI add sales and workers.

Can’t Get A Piece Of OpenAI Or Anthropic? There’s A Booming Secondary Market For Their Swag

You might not be able to get in on the IPO, but you can still get the hoodie. With AI startups like OpenAI and Anthropic in private hands, people are paying $250 for used sweatshirts on eBay to cosplay proximity to Silicon Valley’s money machine.

Founder Of $1 Billion Cancer Care Startup Steps Down As CEO

In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, Thyme Care gets new leadership, the intestinal illness spreads, Chai Discovery confirms its $400 million raise, and more.