Apollo Atomics wants to make nuclear power cheaper by shrinking an overlooked part

The nuclear power industry is undergoing something of a renaissance, with startups raking in funding to develop advanced reactors in a quest to lower costs. But based on recent projections, it’s unlikely those reactors will be cost-competitive anytime soon. Assil Halimi and Drew Walker, the founders of Apollo Atomics, think that’s because companies have been…

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AI data giant Alation confirms cyberattack

Days after reporting an incident affecting a number of its customers, enterprise data giant Alation on Thursday confirmed a cyberattack. Alation makes data software that its enterprise customers use to search for files and data using natural language queries. In recent years, the company has expanded into AI, allowing customers to turn large amounts of…

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ICC removes Gaddafi Stadium demerit point

The International Cricket Council on Thursday rescinded a demerit point imposed on Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium after an appeals panel overturned its “Unsatisfactory” pitch rating for the third one-day international between Pakistan and Australia on June 4. The ICC panel reviewed match footage, the Match Referee’s report and comments from the captains following an appeal by…

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Rivian spinout Also raises another $150M

Also has raised another $150 million as the micromobility startup that spun out of Rivian last year expands its business beyond pedal-assist electric bikes and commercial cargo quads to autonomous delivery vehicles. The Series D round was led by Prysm Capital and included existing backers Eclipse, Greenoaks, and MVP Ventures. Also has raised $455 million…

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Binance now lets AI agents trade, but keeping them in check is largely up to users

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange with more than 300 million registered users, on Thursday launched a platform that lets AI agents analyze markets and execute trades on users’ behalf, bringing autonomous AI directly into the business of managing real money. Called Agent OS, the platform lets developers connect AI applications and agents to Binance’s…

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