Here are the 17 US-based AI companies that have raised $100m or more in 2026
Three U.S.-based AI companies raised rounds larger than $1 billion so far in 2026 with 14 others raising rounds of $100 million or more.
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India bids to attract over $200B in AI infrastructure investment by 2028
India is ramping up shared AI compute, adding 20,000 GPUs as part of a broader push to attract global AI investment.
Snapchat launches creator subscription in the U.S.
Snapchat will let creators set their monthly subscription price.
Peak Design has wearable gadget straps for people who hate bags
Peak Design is launching a lineup of mobile straps for carrying small gadgets and other essentials around without dumping them into a bag. There are three versions available starting today: a $29.95 Mobile Cuff for your wrist, a $49.95 two-point Crossbody Strap, and a $59.95 Crossbody Multi-Strap that allows you to carry several items at […]
Just 8 months in, India’s vibe-coding startup Emergent claims ARR of over $100M
Indian vibe-coding platform Emergent was launched just eight months ago, and it now says it’s generating annual recurring revenue of more than $100 million, thanks to surging demand by small businesses and non-technical users.
SpendRule raises $2M, emerges from stealth to help hospitals track spending
SpendRule, launched last summer, is an AI-powered platform that helps healthcare systems track their spending.
Warner Bros. Discovery gives Paramount one week to present its ‘best and final’ offer
After rejecting Paramount’s latest acquisition bid, Warner Bros. Discovery says it’s giving the David Ellison-led entertainment giant seven days to make its “best and final” proposal. Though WBD is reopening negotiations with Paramount, the company makes it clear in a press release that it still favors Netflix’s $82.7 billion deal to purchase its studio and […]
Adani pledges $100B to build AI data centers as India seeks bigger role in the global AI race
Adani’s plan targets up to 5 gigawatts of capacity, with data centers planned alongside partnerships with Google, Microsoft, and Flipkart.
Laurie Spiegel on the difference between algorithmic music and ‘AI’
In 1986, electronic music pioneer Laurie Spiegel created Music Mouse, a way for those with a Mac, Atari, or Amiga computer to dabble in algorithmic music creation. Music Mouse is deceptively simple: Notes are arranged on an XY grid, and you play it by moving a mouse around. Back in 1986, the computer mouse was […]
Airbnb expands its “Reserve Now, Pay Later” globally
The feature allows users to cancel eligible bookings if there is a change of plans — without losing money upfront.