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Kia''s EV Pivot: How a 37.5% Target Cut Reveals a Deeper Automation Strategy
markets financeApr 13, 2026

Kia''s EV Pivot: How a 37.5% Target Cut Reveals a Deeper Automation Strategy

Kia''s headline-grabbing decision to slash its 2030 EV sales target by 1.5

By Sophie Laurent8 min read
From C-Suite to Code: What Peter Bailis''s Move to Anthropic Reveals About
markets financeApr 13, 2026

From C-Suite to Code: What Peter Bailis''s Move to Anthropic Reveals About

The recent career shift of Peter Bailis, former Workday CTO, to a Member

By Sophie Laurent8 min read
Beyond the Merger: How Google DeepMind''s ''Startup Pace'' Reveals a New AI
markets financeApr 13, 2026

Beyond the Merger: How Google DeepMind''s ''Startup Pace'' Reveals a New AI

In April 2023, Google merged its AI powerhouses, DeepMind and Google Brain,

By Sophie Laurent8 min read
Beyond 99.9%: The Hidden Economics and Engineering of Unbreakable AI Infrastructure
markets financeApr 13, 2026

Beyond 99.9%: The Hidden Economics and Engineering of Unbreakable AI Infrastructure

Achieving 99.9% uptime for AI infrastructure is not just a technical challenge

By Sophie Laurent8 min read
Verne''s Zagreb Robotaxi Launch: Europe''s First Commercial Service and the
markets financeApr 12, 2026

Verne''s Zagreb Robotaxi Launch: Europe''s First Commercial Service and the

The launch of Verne's commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb marks a pivotal

By Sophie Laurent8 min read
The $100 AI War: How OpenAI''s ChatGPT Pro Reshapes the Mid-Tier Market and
markets financeApr 12, 2026

The $100 AI War: How OpenAI''s ChatGPT Pro Reshapes the Mid-Tier Market and

On April 9, 2026, OpenAI launched a new ChatGPT Pro plan priced at $100

By Sophie Laurent8 min read