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Supabase raises $500M Series F, values company at $10.5 billion

Supabase raises $500M Series F, values company at $10.5 billion

Supabase has raised $500 million in a Series F round, giving the company a reported value of $10.5 billion. This unusually large investment for a developer platform suggests Supabase may now be seen as an enterprise-level competitor. The new funds will reportedly go toward scaling technology, expanding security and compliance features, and rewarding early employees. Supabase might be gaining ground against competitors like Firebase, but exact sales numbers for 2026 are not given, so its growth remains an estimate. The funding and new features may indicate Supabase sees itself as a strong choice for large, regulated organizations.

Anthropic unveils Claude Fable 5 with new safety, free until June 2026

Anthropic unveils Claude Fable 5 with new safety, free until June 2026

Anthropic has launched Claude Fable 5, a public AI model with new safety features and extra guardrails, and it will be free for most users until June 22, 2026. The company says internal tests have not found any universal jailbreaks, but warns there may be false positives with its new safety checks. Early users, like Firefox engineers, suggest the model may help fix software bugs and improve security, though broader evidence is still limited. After June 22, users will need usage credits to keep using Fable 5. Anthropic plans to share more about its safety methods after more public testing.

OpenAI expects to burn $100B before 2030 free cash flow

OpenAI expects to burn $100B before 2030 free cash flow

OpenAI expects to spend over $100 billion before it might start making more money than it spends around 2030. The company's own models suggest it will have negative free cash flow until then, and this forecast has been revised upward from earlier estimates. Most of the costs appear to be for powerful computer chips, including a deal for over $20 billion with Cerebras. Analysts warn that more years of losing money could lead to more investors owning pieces of OpenAI, which may create risks. There is still uncertainty if OpenAI's possible large profits in 2030 will be enough to balance out years of high spending.

OpenAI files confidential S-1 for IPO, eyes $852B valuation

OpenAI files confidential S-1 for IPO, eyes $852B valuation

OpenAI has confidentially filed an S-1 with the SEC, which may lead to a future IPO and includes a planned pre-IPO employee tender offer at a $852 billion valuation. The company says there is no set timetable for going public, and the process could take a while as the SEC reviews the draft statement. OpenAI also plans to let employees sell shares before the IPO, but details are not yet clear. The filing might reshape how AI companies raise money and report information, though some experts warn the high valuation may bring extra scrutiny and questions. The move could lead to greater oversight and transparency for OpenAI and the broader AI industry.

Ramp Data: Top AI Spenders See 5x Faster Revenue Growth

Ramp Data: Top AI Spenders See 5x Faster Revenue Growth

Ramp data suggests that U.S. companies spending the most on AI are seeing revenue grow about five times faster than the overall economy, but it is not certain that AI spending alone is the cause. Heavy AI investors reportedly had about 12 percent annual revenue growth, while those spending little on AI were nearly flat. Outside research shows mixed results on whether AI spending directly causes higher performance, and the growth may depend on other factors like strong management. Ramp's sample may be biased toward tech-focused companies, and experts advise careful tracking and testing before making big AI investments. Overall, spending more on AI may help companies grow faster, but the results vary and depend on how the money is managed.

OpenAI Unveils 2028 Plan For Steerable AI Researchers, Economic Shift

OpenAI Unveils 2028 Plan For Steerable AI Researchers, Economic Shift

OpenAI has announced a plan to create a steerable AI researcher by March 2028, which may help reshape the economy and make advanced AI more available and safe. The company says its goals include building an automated AI researcher, boosting economic growth, and giving everyone a personal AGI, while keeping systems under human control. Analysts suggest that, by 2028, AI might mostly shift tasks rather than replace entire jobs, with some uncertainty about exactly how much work will change. Regulators in the EU and US are preparing new rules for these advanced AI systems, and business leaders are watching how OpenAI meets its targets and how governments handle safety and oversight. OpenAI's leaders also say they do not want to fully automate everything, so it is not clear how much power AI will get.

Salesforce shares AI agent playbook from 20,000 enterprise deployments

Salesforce shares AI agent playbook from 20,000 enterprise deployments

Salesforce has shared lessons from 20,000 enterprise AI agent deployments, and usage data suggests their use may be growing even more widely. Teams that succeeded often started small, set clear goals, and put trust and safety measures in place early. Salesforce says most of the work comes after launching, with teams needing to review and fix issues often. Adoption metrics suggest that use of these agents is quickly increasing, with the number of deals and conversations growing fast. Salesforce also notes that agents may soon work together and act through different systems, not just chat, and recommends watching agent behavior closely and improving it over time.

OpenAI files confidential S-1 for IPO, targets $300B+ valuation

OpenAI files confidential S-1 for IPO, targets $300B+ valuation

OpenAI has filed a confidential S-1 for an IPO, with reports suggesting a valuation above $300 billion. The company says it has not decided on the IPO timing yet and may stay private longer to finish more product work. Analysts estimate that about 40 percent of OpenAI's sales now come from business customers, and leadership has set a goal of reaching 50 percent before going public. Details about revenue and risks are still private, and media reports suggest some investors are unsure if enterprise growth will justify the reported valuation. OpenAI is also planning to combine its main products into one app, which may help it keep users and appeal more to businesses.

Apple Unveils Major Siri AI Redesign at WWDC26, EU Excluded at Launch

Apple Unveils Major Siri AI Redesign at WWDC26, EU Excluded at Launch

Apple announced a major redesign of Siri at WWDC26, making it more integrated with the operating system and focused on privacy. New features may include a dedicated Siri app, personal context search, onscreen awareness, and image understanding. Apple says the update will be tested by developers first, with a wider beta coming later for some English-language users, but people in the European Union will be excluded at launch. The EU exclusion appears to be because of a disagreement over Digital Markets Act rules. Analysts suggest Siri is becoming more like other modern AI assistants, but direct comparisons might not be possible yet.

Supabase raises $500M Series F at $10.5B valuation

Supabase raises $500M Series F at $10.5B valuation

Supabase has raised $500 million in a Series F round, valuing the company at $10.5 billion. This large investment may show that there is growing demand for open source backend tools. The company plans to use the money to improve its Postgres-based tools, expand data options in more countries, and increase support and security features. Supabase's user base appears to be growing quickly, and analysts suggest it may be a strong alternative to bigger cloud providers. There may be more focus on security and compliance as Supabase tries to win more enterprise customers without moving away from its open source model.

Apple Delays Siri AI in EU Over DMA Device Access Demands

Apple Delays Siri AI in EU Over DMA Device Access Demands

Apple delayed its Siri AI update in the EU, saying that new EU regulations might require it to let other assistants access important device features. The EU Commission replied that Apple's choice appears to be its own, not required by law, showing there may be a disagreement. The way assistants work now depends more on rules and permissions than on technical improvements. Google and Apple are handling these rules differently, with Google giving rivals some access on Android while Apple focuses on device safety. How companies follow these regulations may shape which assistants people can use and what they can do.

OpenAI redesigns ChatGPT into 'superapp' with coding tools, AI agents

OpenAI redesigns ChatGPT into 'superapp' with coding tools, AI agents

OpenAI is planning to redesign ChatGPT into a 'superapp' that may include coding tools, AI agents, and access to other services inside one desktop application. Reports suggest this update could appear first on ChatGPT's website and mobile apps in the coming weeks, but the timing might change as testing continues. The new app is expected to handle tasks like running code, searching the web, creating images, and connecting to outside platforms such as Spotify or Booking.com. Some analysts say this move may help OpenAI earn more money from business users, but it also raises possible concerns about privacy and competition laws.

Anthropic's Claude Adopts Brand Skills for Consistent AI Content

Anthropic's Claude Adopts Brand Skills for Consistent AI Content

A 2024 guide explains how to make Anthropic's Claude assistant use the same brand tone, words, and colors by loading a special ZIP folder with clear instructions. Experts suggest this method may help Claude write faster and more consistently, especially when prompts match the skill description. Early reports from companies like Cox Automotive show possible business benefits, but clear numbers on voice consistency are still limited. Some users find that simple prompts might not always trigger the brand skill, hinting that prompt design still matters. Final checks by humans are needed, as the guide says QA steps remain important to avoid mistakes in brand language or color use.

Walmart's Q1 FY26 global ecommerce sales climb 22%

Walmart's Q1 FY26 global ecommerce sales climb 22%

Walmart's global ecommerce sales rose 22 percent in Q1 FY2026, and the company says this may be because of its Amazon-like strategy that focuses on many sellers, fast delivery, and using stores for online order pickup. Early signs suggest Walmart reached worldwide ecommerce profitability for the first time this quarter. Management links the growth to adding more marketplace sellers, investing in faster, cheaper delivery, and using stores as fulfillment hubs. Executives note that continued success might depend on more automation and careful growth of their seller base. Analysts suggest the balance of more sellers, quicker shipping, and store use appears key to Walmart's ongoing ecommerce improvements.

Supabase raises $500M at $10.5 billion valuation

Supabase raises $500M at $10.5 billion valuation

Supabase has raised $500 million in new funding, bringing its valuation to around $10.5 billion. This funding round, led by Singapore's GIC and joined by investors like Stripe and Salesforce Ventures, may help Supabase grow its business for large companies and expand worldwide. The company plans to use the money for better security, more global services, improved login options, and new AI tools. While Supabase's overall market share is still small, recent growth suggests it might be moving from smaller projects to more enterprise use. Investors appear to believe that Supabase's open source model and new features could help it win bigger clients in the future.