Former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario will resign from Rivian’s board on Jan. 1, 2026, as the EV maker gears up for the mass-market R2 SUV and expanded autonomy plans.
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Exein has raised €100M led by Blue Cloud Ventures to build a “digital immune system” for connected devices, aiming to protect 2B+ people from cyberattacks on hospitals and infrastructure.
Enlightra exits stealth with $15M from Y Combinator and Runa Capital to swap copper cables for energy-efficient multi-colour lasers in AI clusters and data centres.
EU-Startups attended the European Commission’s AI Policy Day to discuss scaling AI in Europe, from compute access to regulation and startup growth.
Custom software is reshaping inventory management with real-time visibility and automation. Dailyza explains why more businesses are moving beyond off-the-shelf tools.
Katwijk-based Destinus lands a €50 million Commerzbank financing facility—its first major bank-backed line—signaling accelerating scale-up plans in aerospace and defense.
EtherealX is positioning a fully reusable rocket against SpaceX’s Falcon 9, betting on rapid reflight and lower launch costs as demand for satellite missions surges.
OpenAI is reportedly in talks for a $10B Amazon investment tied to Trainium chips, a move that could push OpenAI’s valuation past $500B, according to TFN.
The UK government says it will outlaw deepfake “nudification” apps, expanding protections against non-consensual explicit imagery and tightening rules for companies enabling abuse.
Amazon is rolling out Alexa+ “Greetings” for Ring doorbells, using conversational AI to manage deliveries, handle sales reps, and take messages—while raising fresh privacy and accuracy questions.