Finance facesThe 22 Investors Shaping the Robotics and Physical AI Boom
As the software-centric venture model faces a cooling market, Silicon Valley is pivoting toward the physical world. Global investment in robotics and physical AI has surged from $4 billion in 2019 to $26 billion in 2025, drawing a new wave of capital into hardware-heavy industries, defense, and autonomous systems.
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Arizona Graduates Drown Out Eric Schmidt’s AI Pitch
The commencement ceremony at the University of Arizona turned hostile on Friday as students repeatedly booed former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. While attempting to deliver a speech centered on the promise of artificial intelligence, Schmidt struggled to maintain order against a graduating class wary of the technology’s impact on their professional futures.
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Israeli Strikes on Beirut Cast Shadow Over US-Iran Deal Talks
The Israeli military bombed the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sunday, striking an apartment building and killing at least three people, according to Lebanese officials. The attack occurred as US and Iranian representatives expressed growing optimism regarding a potential diplomatic agreement, fueling accusations that Israel is actively working to sabotage the negotiations.