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Jeff Dean has left Google after 27 years to co-found Discovery Loop, a four-person public benefit AI startup focused on automating scientific and engineering experimentation. Dean said cloud computing allows small teams to access advanced infrastructure without building it themselves, while Discovery Loop has secured backing from several venture firms

Small businesses are increasingly using 401(k) plans as recruiting and retention tools as they compete for workers and weigh the cost of employee benefits. Sara Marye, Howard Telson, and Ashley Kent have taken different approaches, while Gusto and Indeed data offer a broader look at how retirement benefits are appearing

Databricks closed a $5 billion funding round on August 13, 2026, at a $190 billion valuation, up from $134 billion six months earlier. The San Francisco data and AI company also reported a revenue run rate above $7 billion and more than 80% year-over-year growth in its second quarter. The

Archer Aviation has agreed to acquire former rival Wisk Aero and two other Boeing subsidiaries, bringing additional electric aviation, autonomous aircraft and airspace-management assets into its business. Boeing will receive newly issued Archer shares in the transaction, resulting in an estimated 16.5% ownership stake after closing. Key Takeaways Archer Aviation

Anthropic has entered a six-year, US$10 billion agreement with Volta Infra Holdings to secure AI computing capacity through a Norway-based data center. The deal expands the company’s infrastructure for Claude models and adds to its recent investments in large-scale computing resources. Key Takeaways Anthropic signed a six-year US$10 billion computing

Amazon crossed a $3 trillion market value for the first time on August 3, 2026, after a sharp stock rally tied to stronger AWS results. The milestone places Amazon among a small group of companies to reach the threshold while drawing closer attention to its AI infrastructure, data-center spending, and

JetZero has secured a preliminary $3 billion financing commitment from the U.S. Export-Import Bank to advance development of its blended-wing passenger aircraft. The agreement supports construction of the company’s first U.S. factory and marks a significant step toward its planned prototype flight in 2027. Key Takeaways JetZero secured a preliminary

American Baby Company has secured $4 million in seed funding to support the opening of its first lower-cost IVF clinic in West Palm Beach. The investment will help the fertility startup expand access to in vitro fertilization by offering treatment at a lower price than the current U.S. average. Key