Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk told a Washington, D.C. audience that artificial intelligence could eventually make work optional, likening future labor to a hobby like gardening. He suggested the shift might occur over a decade or two and envisioned many tasks being performed remotely, like playing a video game. While acknowledging the disruptive impact of automation on employment, Musk claimed that the technology could ultimately eliminate poverty. Critics note the boldness of his claim and question the lack of concrete plans to help workers transition. Leer más →

Japanese AI SaaS startup LayerX secured a $100 million Series B round led by Technology Cross Ventures, marking the U.S. fund’s first investment in a Japanese startup. The financing, which also included MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Innovation Partners and other investors, will fuel growth of LayerX’s AI‑powered platforms that automate expense management, invoice processing and corporate card operations for thousands of companies. Founder Yoshinori Fukushima, a former machine‑learning researcher and serial entrepreneur, aims to broaden the company’s AI‑agent business and accelerate its path toward multi‑billion‑dollar annual recurring revenue. Leer más →

European leaders warn that the continent risks becoming a consumer of AI labor unless it creates its own AI employees. While U.S. and Chinese firms dominate model development and infrastructure, Europe boasts pioneering research and a strong industrial base. Startups such as Mistral, Black Forest Labs, Langdock and Venta AI are tailoring AI solutions to European regulations, culture and workflow needs. The push for AI‑driven sales automation and other rule‑based processes highlights both the economic opportunity and the urgency for Europe to develop sovereign AI talent. Leer más →

Japanese AI SaaS startup LayerX secured a $100 million Series B round led by Technology Cross Ventures, marking the U.S. fund’s first investment in a Japanese startup. The financing, which also included MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Innovation Partners and other investors, will fuel growth of LayerX’s AI‑powered platforms that automate expense management, invoice processing and corporate card operations for thousands of companies. Founder Yoshinori Fukushima, a former machine‑learning researcher and serial entrepreneur, aims to broaden the company’s AI‑agent business and accelerate its path toward multi‑billion‑dollar annual recurring revenue. Leer más →

Japanese AI SaaS startup LayerX secured a $100 million Series B round led by Technology Cross Ventures, marking the U.S. fund’s first investment in a Japanese startup. The financing, which also included MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Innovation Partners and other investors, will fuel growth of LayerX’s AI‑powered platforms that automate expense management, invoice processing and corporate card operations for thousands of companies. Founder Yoshinori Fukushima, a former machine‑learning researcher and serial entrepreneur, aims to broaden the company’s AI‑agent business and accelerate its path toward multi‑billion‑dollar annual recurring revenue. Leer más →

European leaders warn that the continent risks becoming a consumer of AI labor unless it creates its own AI employees. While U.S. and Chinese firms dominate model development and infrastructure, Europe boasts pioneering research and a strong industrial base. Startups such as Mistral, Black Forest Labs, Langdock and Venta AI are tailoring AI solutions to European regulations, culture and workflow needs. The push for AI‑driven sales automation and other rule‑based processes highlights both the economic opportunity and the urgency for Europe to develop sovereign AI talent. Leer más →

European leaders warn that the continent risks becoming a consumer of AI labor unless it creates its own AI employees. While U.S. and Chinese firms dominate model development and infrastructure, Europe boasts pioneering research and a strong industrial base. Startups such as Mistral, Black Forest Labs, Langdock and Venta AI are tailoring AI solutions to European regulations, culture and workflow needs. The push for AI‑driven sales automation and other rule‑based processes highlights both the economic opportunity and the urgency for Europe to develop sovereign AI talent. Leer más →

Japanese AI SaaS startup LayerX secured a $100 million Series B round led by Technology Cross Ventures, marking the U.S. fund’s first investment in a Japanese startup. The financing, which also included MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Innovation Partners and other investors, will fuel growth of LayerX’s AI‑powered platforms that automate expense management, invoice processing and corporate card operations for thousands of companies. Founder Yoshinori Fukushima, a former machine‑learning researcher and serial entrepreneur, aims to broaden the company’s AI‑agent business and accelerate its path toward multi‑billion‑dollar annual recurring revenue. Leer más →

European leaders warn that the continent risks becoming a consumer of AI labor unless it creates its own AI employees. While U.S. and Chinese firms dominate model development and infrastructure, Europe boasts pioneering research and a strong industrial base. Startups such as Mistral, Black Forest Labs, Langdock and Venta AI are tailoring AI solutions to European regulations, culture and workflow needs. The push for AI‑driven sales automation and other rule‑based processes highlights both the economic opportunity and the urgency for Europe to develop sovereign AI talent. Leer más →

European leaders warn that the continent risks becoming a consumer of AI labor unless it creates its own AI employees. While U.S. and Chinese firms dominate model development and infrastructure, Europe boasts pioneering research and a strong industrial base. Startups such as Mistral, Black Forest Labs, Langdock and Venta AI are tailoring AI solutions to European regulations, culture and workflow needs. The push for AI‑driven sales automation and other rule‑based processes highlights both the economic opportunity and the urgency for Europe to develop sovereign AI talent. Leer más →

Japanese AI SaaS startup LayerX secured a $100 million Series B round led by Technology Cross Ventures, marking the U.S. fund’s first investment in a Japanese startup. The financing, which also included MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Innovation Partners and other investors, will fuel growth of LayerX’s AI‑powered platforms that automate expense management, invoice processing and corporate card operations for thousands of companies. Founder Yoshinori Fukushima, a former machine‑learning researcher and serial entrepreneur, aims to broaden the company’s AI‑agent business and accelerate its path toward multi‑billion‑dollar annual recurring revenue. Leer más →