A rare show of unity among America’s biggest technology companies has emerged in support of Anthropic as it battles the Trump administration in federal court. Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Apple, and Nvidia—along with industry groups and individual AI researchers—are filing amicus briefs urging judges to block the Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a “supply-chain risk,” a … Read more
The joint U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury and launched on February 28, 2026, has triggered significant turbulence in global energy markets. As the conflict enters its sixth day (as of March 4, 2026), Iranian retaliatory actions—including missile and drone strikes on regional targets and attacks on shipping—have effectively disrupted traffic through … Read more
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) shares surged in trading on March 2, 2026, as escalating military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran drove a broader rally in defense-related stocks. The company’s stock climbed around 6-7% during the session, trading in the $145–$146 range after opening higher from Friday’s close around $137. Wisdom Imbibe InsightIn … Read more
The recent surge in generative AI has transformed the startup landscape, but not every “AI-powered” pitch still excites venture capitalists. In fact, many generic AI SaaS startups—those relying primarily on slick user interfaces, basic automation, or lightweight integrations with public large language models (LLMs)—are increasingly viewed as unfundable by investors. This shift marks a move … Read more
As millions flowed into platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi following the Iran strike, lawmakers are asking whether geopolitical betting is market innovation — or moral failure. When news of U.S. strikes on Iran broke on February 28, 2026, traders weren’t just watching cable news — they were placing bets. Within hours, prediction markets lit up … Read more
In a recent wide-ranging conversation on the “People by WTF” podcast with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, recorded in Bengaluru, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei delivered a stark yet measured prediction: artificial intelligence could eventually become superior to humans “at everything.” This bold statement, echoed in his recent appearances including the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in … Read more
In 2013-14, a brutal drought in Karnataka’s Chikkamagaluru district wiped out Vivek Raj’s entire 5,000-acre ginger crop, delivering a devastating financial blow to his company, Panama Nature Fresh Pvt Ltd. A decade later, the same entrepreneur is channeling Rs 214 crore (about $25 million) into what he calls the ultimate revenge: AI-powered hydroponic farming that … Read more
A star investor who just crushed 99% of his rivals is ringing the loudest alarm yet on the software industry. Nick Evans, who runs Polar Capital’s $12 billion global technology fund, has dumped almost every application-software stock in his portfolio — including Salesforce, Adobe, ServiceNow, SAP, and HubSpot. His verdict: AI isn’t just disrupting the … Read more
Goldman Sachs’ head of asset allocation research, Christian Mueller-Glissmann, delivered a sobering message on February 2, 2026: The massive wave of artificial intelligence (AI) capital expenditure (capex) that has fueled U.S. equity gains in recent years appears to be losing its ability to drive broader market performance. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Mueller-Glissmann stated, … Read more
As US stock futures opened lower on Monday, February 2, 2026, the confluence of events painted a picture of heightened fragility. Nasdaq 100 futures dropped about 1%, S&P 500 futures fell 0.7%, and Dow futures declined 0.3%. This followed a volatile January close, marked by sharp corrections in precious metals and cryptocurrencies. Beneath the surface … Read more