AI Business
Funding, acquisitions, market moves and business models.
The Open Web's Ugly Test Case: Why Google's Scraping Loss Matters for Every Site Owner
A federal judge ruled against Google DMCA claims against SerpApi, establishing that anti-bot measures protecting business models (like ad revenue) do not qualify as copyright protection under the DMCA. The ruling has implications for how automated agents can access public web content.
Google Product Visibility Strategy: Business Profile Products vs. Merchant Center
A practical breakdown comparing Google Business Profile Product Editor, Pointy/Local Inventory App POS sync, and Google Merchant Center feeds for local and multi-channel retailers.
Beyond the Atomic Trace: Why Cohort-Based Monitoring is the Future of AI Evaluation
A deep dive into why relying solely on individual AI agent conversation scoring leads to hidden product failures, and how contrastive analysis, living evaluation specs, and cohort-based monitoring are solving this at scale. Based on insights from VB Transform 2026.
Super Micro Computer's 19% Surge: The $60B Backlog Behind the Numbers
Analysis of Super Micro's preliminary fiscal Q4 2026 update, where gross margins doubled to 15%-17% on more than $60 billion in new orders, alongside a SpaceX partnership and ripple effects across the server industry.
How to Audit and Correct AI Search Answers About Your Business
AI search tools often synthesize incorrect information about local businesses, potentially harming customer perception. Learn why these inaccuracies occur, why they are difficult to monitor, and how your team can test and fix the data your business is providing to AI platforms.
Beyond Equity: General Catalyst’s Billion-Dollar Debt Bet on Beckham’s IM8
General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF) has provided $1 billion in non-dilutive, debt-like financing to David Beckham’s health drink startup, IM8. This article explores the unique structure of this deal, how it fits into the broader trend of revenue-based financing, and contrasts it with traditional venture capital.
AI Business Venture Capital Is Rewriting B2B Growth — Here’s How Passionfroot Leads the Shift
German startup Passionfroot raises $15M led by Insight Partners to scale its AI-native platform connecting B2B brands with independent creators across the US, Europe, and Latin America.
OnePlus Pulls Out of US and Europe, Betting Everything on India's AI-Driven Market
OnePlus has ceased smartphone sales in North America and Europe, shifting focus entirely to India where AI-powered devices and direct-to-consumer models are reshaping the market.
Fora Raises $60M Series D to Scale AI Travel Advisor Platform, Valued at $1B
Fora, the AI-powered travel agency connecting travelers with human advisors, has closed a $60 million Series D round led by Forerunner and Tactile Ventures, reaching unicorn status as it expands its Via AI assistant and global advisor network.
SK Hynix's $28B U.S. IPO Powers the AI Memory Boom — and Sparks a Geopolitical Battle
SK Hynix is raising $28 billion in a U.S. IPO backed by 200% revenue growth and AI-driven memory demand, but its capital will fund Korean fabs, not U.S. ones — igniting a clash between market forces and national security policy.
Oil Futures Pull Back From Session Highs as Trump Drops Hormuz Transit Fee
Oil futures added to yesterday's gains but settled off the day's highs after President Trump withdrew a plan to charge a 20% fee to cover the cost of protecting ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ex-Elon ETFs Emerge as SpaceX Stock Soars Post-IPO, Offering Investors an Exit
Two newly registered ETFs from Subversive Capital explicitly exclude Elon Musk's companies—Tesla and SpaceX—from their portfolios, tapping into negative investor sentiment ahead of the historic SpaceX IPO.