Startup that wants to make nuclear power underground for data centers plans IPODeep Fission, founded by Elizabeth Muller, plans to raise over $150 million through an IPO to fund underground nuclear reactors for AI data centers. Jun 10 26June 10, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
Andrew Yang’s mobile company buys piece of San Francisco-based Helium MobileAndrew Yang's Noble Mobile acquires Helium's consumer business after a relationship that began with a 2020 presidential campaign donation. Jun 03 26June 03, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
Anthropic blows past OpenAI, two chip companies join $1 trillion club: Week in AIAnthropic overtook OpenAI as the top AI startup with a $47B run-rate, while SK Hynix and Micron joined the trillion-dollar club. May 29 26May 29, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
Bay Area tech companies are on a shopping spree for AI startupsA flurry of M&A deals were announced this week by major Bay Area tech companies, including one exceeding $3 billion. May 28 26May 28, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
Anthropic raises $65 billion at a nearly $1 trillion valuation as it barrels toward an IPOAnthropic's $65 billion funding round pushes its valuation near $1 trillion as the AI company races toward an IPO and competes with OpenAI. May 28 26May 28, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
Bay Area vibe coding startup launches ‘white glove’ support and Visa partnership to boost adoptionReplit partners with Visa on payments integration and launches support programs to boost AI coding adoption among businesses. May 28 26May 28, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
Salesforce touts big deals as it tries to tamp down SaaS-pocalypse fearsSalesforce reports 13% revenue growth and doubled AI agent usage, easing investor concerns about competition from emerging AI rivals. May 27 26May 27, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
Drew Houston to step down as Dropbox CEO after two decades, could pursue something new in AIDropbox Inc. founder Drew Houston will step down as CEO after nearly two decades in the role and wants to build something new in the AI sector. May 26 26May 26, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
SpaceX IPO filing: Here are all the billions Elon Musk is spending to chase OpenAISpaceX's AI division lost $2.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026 as Musk races to catch OpenAI and Anthropic ahead of a record IPO. May 20 26May 20, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
Berkeley startup seeking to bury nuclear-power generators under AI data centers files for IPODeep Fission, founded by Elizabeth Muller, plans to raise over $150 million through an IPO to fund underground nuclear reactors for AI data centers. May 20 26May 20, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
OpenAI path to IPO clear now despite ‘scrapes and bruises’ from Musk trialMusk's lawsuit against OpenAI was dismissed on statute of limitations grounds, removing a $134 billion threat ahead of the company's planned IPO. May 20 26May 20, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
Elon Musk loses landmark trial against OpenAI because he waited too longA jury advising the judge found against Elon Musk in his lawsuit claiming OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission, dealing a blow to the billionaire's case against Altman and Microsoft. May 18 26May 18, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
The blockbuster Cerebras IPO and why ‘really rich guys’ have rights, too: Week in AICerebras' blockbuster IPO beats other AI companies to market as Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI wraps up in court. May 15 26May 15, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
Elon Musk attorney nearly fumbles case during OpenAI trial close with stern warning from judgeDuring closing arguments in the OpenAI trial, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers warned Musk's attorney to retract a statement about damages or drop billions in claims. May 14 26May 14, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman takes stand to call Elon Musk 'mercurial' and 'jealous' as trial nears closeAt the OpenAI trial, Sam Altman testified that Elon Musk was jealous of OpenAI's success during the final week of their trial over the AI lab's nonprofit mission. May 13 26May 13, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
Tom Siebel returns as C3.ai CEO less than a year after stepping downTom Siebel returns as CEO of Redwood City tech company C3.ai after health issues improve, less than a year after stepping down. May 12 26May 12, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
At trial, insiders say Elon Musk never raised concerns about OpenAI becoming a for-profitWitnesses testify that OpenAI leaders never promised Musk the nonprofit structure he claims, undermining his lawsuit against the AI lab. May 12 26May 12, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
Concerns about Sam Altman persisted after his return as CEO, former CTO Mira Murati says during OpenAI trialMira Murati testified in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, describing Sam Altman's management style as difficult during the CEO's brief 2023 ouster. May 07 26May 07, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
At OpenAI trial, founder recounts battle for control and fraught split with Elon MuskGreg Brockman testified that Elon Musk demanded majority control of OpenAI's for-profit entity before their 2018 split, fueling the billionaire's current lawsuit. May 06 26May 06, 2026Article at bizjournals.com
CEO focused on women's bone health raises millions despite AI taking up ‘all the air’Redwood City-based Osteoboost raised $8 million to scale its bone-density belt as the startup navigates a venture market dominated by artificial intelligence. May 06 26May 06, 2026Article at bizjournals.com