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02 Oct 2025

Hopper's AI Travel Agent Revolutionizes Customer Service in the Travel Industry

Hopper Technology Solutions launches HTS Assist, an AI-powered travel agent capable of autonomously handling complex customer service issues, from flight bookings to trip cancellations, without human intervention.

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01 Oct 2025

Friend AI's Controversial Ad Campaign Sparks Backlash and Debate in New York City

A 22-year-old tech entrepreneur's AI companion startup, Friend, launches a provocative $1 million ad campaign in New York City's subway system, intentionally courting controversy and sparking debates about AI, privacy, and human relationships.

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Silicon Valley's New Warlord: Tech Entrepreneur Pivots to Defense Contracting

Steven Simoni, a former tech entrepreneur, has transformed into a defense contractor with his AI-powered autonomous machine gun. His company, Allen Control Systems, is attracting attention from the Pentagon and venture capitalists alike.

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Spotify Founder Daniel Ek Shifts Focus to European Tech Ventures in Defense and Health

Daniel Ek, Spotify's founder, announces his transition from CEO to executive chair, planning to invest in European 'moonshot' projects. His new focus includes ventures in AI, defense, and health technology.

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Vercel Secures $300M Funding, Accelerates AI-Focused Strategy

Vercel, a cloud platform for developers, raises $300 million in Series F funding, reaching a $9.3 billion valuation. The company is pivoting towards AI development tools and expanding its AI Cloud services.

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Meta's AI Ambitions: Acquiring Rivos and Investing Billions in Compute Power

Meta is reportedly acquiring chip startup Rivos to bolster its in-house semiconductor development for AI. The company has also signed a $14.2 billion deal with CoreWeave for compute power, highlighting its massive investment in AI infrastructure.

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