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Communities nationwide are fighting furiously against data centers. The companies behind them are turning to politics

IN FOCUS : ‘The moral of the story is, trying to bypass communities in developing these data centers is not working, and they’re going to take it to the polls,’ said one expert, Josh Marcus reports

The Independent UK

Andreessen Horowitz raises $1.1 billion for AI infrastructure fund

The “Machine Age Fund” will invest in AI computer infrastructure such as chips, memory, networking and storage, the firm said in a blog post on Friday, and will also include data centers, robotics and home appliances.

The Economic Times

Inside the AI, Crypto and Betting Cash Industries Bankrolling the 2026 Midterms — and Texas Is Ground Zero

Crypto, AI and betting money have already topped the 2024 cycle's full total — with the fiercest spending fights unfolding in South Texas.

Latin Times

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AI chip startup Etched doubles valuation to $21 billion in under a month

The San Jose, California-based company raised $700 million, with trading firm Jane Street continuing its backing ‌by leading ⁠the round, ⁠joined by Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz and Tiger Global, among others.

The Economic Times

a16z Partner Asks Why California Politicians ‘Want to Push Away Startups,’ Says State Already Lost Tesla and SpaceX HQs ‘Due to Political Shenanigans’

Andreessen Horowitz partner Josh Elman criticized California politicians over policies he says could drive startups and founders out of the state, pointing to Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) previous headquarters moves as California debates a proposed one-time 5% tax on billionaire wealth.

Benzinga

Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon picks raise questions over Trump family business ties

Two advisers have links to a venture fund co-investing in US defense companies that benefit from federal spending

The Guardian - US

‘If we don’t fight back, we don’t have a future’: the journalist taking on the ‘tech fascists’ of Silicon Valley

As Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and their peers have grown richer and more influential, Gil Durán argues they have all but abandoned democracy – and found the perfect government to enable them

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Anduril, Project Prometheus Help Drive $38B Surge in Industrial Automation Investment

Private equity and venture capital investors are pouring billions into industrial automation as companies race to solve one of their biggest operational challenges: a shortage of skilled workers.

Benzinga

Moonshot, DeepSeek, and the Great Chinese AI IPO Rush

Former SentinelOne executives are cracking down on your AI tools.

Fortune

Andreessen Horowitz Declares 'Travis Is Back' With $1.7B Robotics Bet

Andreessen Horowitz is making a major bet on the future of AI-powered robotics, backing former Uber (NYSE:UBER) co-founder Travis Kalanick’s next venture with a $1.7 billion funding round for Atoms.

Benzinga

Travis Kalanick’s Atoms secures $1.7 billion from a16z, Uber, others to expand into industrial AI

Atoms, Travis Kalanick's robotics firm, has secured $1.7 billion in funding. This investment, led by Andreessen Horowitz, will fuel industrial AI development. The company focuses on automation for mining, transport, and food production sectors. Atoms also acquired self-driving startup Pronto to enhance its capabilities. This funding supports Atoms' next phase…

The Economic Times

DOGE alumni launch military cyber startup with $1.4 billion valuation

The startup, called Cathedral, was launched in recent months with a plan to secure US government contracts to bolster AI-driven cyber operations, including offensive and defensive capabilities, against US adversaries such as China, two of the sources said.

The Economic Times

An ‘Exponentially Different Level’ of Billionaire Spending in California

Report details how the ultra-rich are pouring unprecedented sums into state politics to block a proposed billionaire tax and advance a tech-friendly agenda.

Capital & Main

Andreessen Says Doctor ChatGPT Beats 99% of Doctors as Real Patient Risks Spark Medical Backlash

Marc Andreessen claims ChatGPT outperforms 99% of doctors, but a peer-reviewed JMIR study found physicians flagged 15% of the chatbot's medical answers as potentially harmful.

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Crypto's most controversial governance idea is making a comeback

DAOs promised governance without rulers, but mostly delivered drama. Now some investors want to try again.

The Economic Times

Marc Andreessen critiques AI regulation debate after Anthropic model shutdown

Marc Andreessen, a cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz, has voiced strong opinions on artificial intelligence regulation. His comments follow the US government's order to suspend access to Anthropic's advanced AI models, citing national security. Andreessen views strict rules as "red-tape monsters" that hinder innovation and burden startups.

Fortune

Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, Valor, and the biggest VC winners from SpaceX’s IPO

SpaceX’s IPO will crown a few select VC winners. But it’s only the beginning of Hot IPO Summer.

The Economic Times

How a 22-year-old Indian techie dropped out to build an AI startup

A 22-year-old Indian entrepreneur, Kinjal Nandy, has secured significant pre-seed funding for his AI startup, Sonatic, at a ₹191 crore valuation. Backed by prominent Silicon Valley investors, Nandy left Cornell University to focus on developing adaptive AI systems that assist users beyond simple prompts, aiming to shift workflows towards outcomes.

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Variant raises $222 million for new fund with a thesis of AI, crypto and 'autonomy'

A VC who helped Andreessen Horowitz design its early crypto strategy has big ideas on the next era of decentralization.

The Economic Times

Andreessen Horowitz cofounder Marc Andreessen says AI beats humans in coding because 'AI never gets drunk, sick, or high' and never files 'HR complaints.'

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen believes AI coding agents are superior workers, citing their tireless nature and lack of human flaws. He envisions a future where individuals manage numerous AI agents, transforming industries. Studies show AI boosts developer productivity significantly, suggesting a rapid shift where humans must adapt to either lead…

The Economic Times

US defence firm Anduril raises $5 billion, doubling its valuation to $61 billion

Defence tech firm Anduril Industries has secured a massive $5 billion funding, catapulting its valuation to $61 billion. This surge follows a year of significant growth, with revenue doubling to $2.2 billion and workforce expansion. Investors are increasingly backing defence innovators amidst global geopolitical shifts.

Latin Times

Who Is Andreessen Horowitz, the Silicon Valley Powerhouse Outspending Musk and Soros in the Midterms?

Andreessen Horowitz, the venture capital giant known in Silicon Valley as a16z, has reportedly become the biggest known political donor bloc of the 2026 midterm elections, pouring more than $115 million into federal politics as the technology industry fights to shape the future of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence regulation.

Fortune

The AI job apocalypse is 'unhelpful marketing, bad economics and worse history,' a16z says

So, then, why are so many historians afraid?

Fortune

Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm raises $2.2 billion for fifth venture fund, promotes CTO Lazzarin to general partner

The venture titan raised the capital despite an ongoing downturn in the crypto market.

Fortune

Former a16z crypto investor raises $10 million to launch stablecoin clearinghouse Better Money

The crypto arm of Andreessen Horowitz led the fundraise, with participation from BoxGroup and Sunflower Capital.

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