Thrive Capital’s ties to Trump adviser raise federal contract concerns

Helios could revolutionize space travel by drastically reducing costs and increasing payload capacity to the moon and Mars. The post Tom Mueller: Mira’s precision maneuvering capabilities, Helios’ cost-effective satellite transport, and the shift towards government contracts in space tech | TWIST appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Exclusive: Chancellor pushes for procurement of ships, steel, energy and AI to prioritise Britishness as well as cost Rachel Reeves has instructed cabinet colleagues to award government contracts in four critical industries directly to British companies, making clear her irritation that ministers have been sending too much government business abroad. In a letter seen by the Guardian, the chancellor tells every cabinet minister in charge of a spending department to “buy British” wherever possible, adding that she is disappointed they are not already doing so. Continue reading...

Insider Brief Defense technology company Anduril Industries has raised $5 billion in a Series H funding round to expand manufacturing capacity and autonomous defense systems development. In a website post, CEO Brian Schimpf noted the company the latest funding round, led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, puts the company’s valuation at $61 billion and […]

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Isomorphic Labs, an AI-first drug design and development company, has announced it has raised $2.1 Billion in Series B funding. This latest round of investment will accelerate the company’s evolution from pioneering novel AI models to applying them at scale. The financing round is led by Thrive Capital, and includes participation from […]

Increased AI model vetting for government use could set a precedent for broader industry safety standards, impacting tech and crypto sectors. The post Americans for Responsible Innovation urges US to vet AI models for government contracts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Mandatory AI safety reviews for government contracts could increase compliance costs, potentially excluding smaller firms from federal opportunities. The post Americans for Responsible Innovation urges US to mandate AI safety reviews for government contracts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.