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Hub71 Expands Initiate Programme After Almost 5500 Founders Registered

Hub71 Expands Initiate Programme

Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, is expanding Initiate, its early-stage founder programme, after attracting more than 5,500 applications since launch. A startup has already been selected to begin its venture-building journey with Initiate at Hub71, receiving support to refine its products, validate market demand and prepare for commercial growth. Through Initiate, Hub71 is combining […]

Meta’s Bombastic $17 Billion Settlement Signals Shift for Teen Safety Rules

Meta's Bombastic $17 Billion

Meta’s bombastic $17 billion settlement closes one of the largest child safety fights the tech industry has faced. The company agreed to pay $16.68 billion after 47 states and U.S. territories accused it of designing Instagram and Facebook to hook young users. State attorneys general said Meta built features meant to “entice, engage, and ultimately […]

OpenAI’s executive departures continue as its top data center chief exits

OpenAI's executive departures continue

OpenAI’s executive departures continue, and the newest one hits a corner of the company that decides how fast its AI can grow. The Wall Street Journal reported that Chris Malone, the OpenAI head of data centers, left last week. He joined in March 2025 after more than a decade at Google and nearly five years […]