VCs will make billions on Anthropic’s IPO, but Amazon is set to make much (much) more

Many investors stand to win big when Anthropic goes public. Stakes held by firms including Menlo Ventures, Sequoia, Sound Ventures, and Spark Capital are expected to return billions. Yet according to Anthropic’s S-1, none of those VC firms owns 5%, the threshold for being included in the principal stockholders’ table. That’s highly unusual. In a … Read more

Google’s Genie 4 world model adds audio, more realistic worlds, and real-time steering

Google DeepMind released its newest world model, Genie 4, in research preview on Tuesday. The latest model generates the most photorealistic and interactive worlds yet, allowing users to type prompts mid-simulation to change the scene. The model also generates real-time audio that matches the simulated world, including music, ambient noises, and interactive dialogue. The release … Read more

Your Service into Their Commitment

Your Service into Their Commitment Don’t ask people to get on your team until you get on theirs. Everyone wants to know if you’re with them. Serve the best interest of each team member. When leaders serve others, they energize others to serve. Leadership begins when service becomes more important than status. Your service helps … Read more

Starlink seems to be working normally again in Ukraine

SpaceX appears to have lifted restrictions the Ukrainian military’s of use Starshield — the military-grade version of the company’s Starlink internet system. The Wall Street Journal reports that Defense Minister Evgeniy Khmara told reporters that Starshield appears to be working normally again, although the military is still conducting tests and has not received an explanation … Read more