Sequoia’s Roelof Botha dropped a bombshell at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, declaring venture capital isn’t an asset class. His “return-free risk” comment challenges decades of investment orthodoxy. Here’s what this means for the future of startup funding.
After years of enterprise requests, Microsoft is giving IT administrators granular control over preinstalled Windows 11 apps. The new policy-based approach could revolutionize how organizations manage their Windows environments and reduce security risks.
OpenAI declares electricity the “new oil” in AI competition, warning the US needs massive power infrastructure expansion to stay ahead of China. The energy demands of next-generation AI systems threaten to strain already fragile power grids.
Australia’s competition watchdog is taking Microsoft to court over allegedly deceptive practices with Copilot integration in Microsoft 365 subscriptions. The case highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of how tech giants bundle AI features into existing products.
The former Zulily headquarters in Seattle is donating hundreds of office items to Goodwill facilities. This corporate donation reflects broader trends in tech real estate transitions and sustainable business practices.
As companies like Accenture and IBM restructure around AI, the workforce faces a fundamental skills transformation. The future belongs to those who can bridge human judgment and machine intelligence effectively.
Despite the bull market entering its third year, investors remain deeply skeptical about valuations and AI bubbles. This reluctance could set up conditions for dramatic market moves in either direction.
The Trump administration’s crypto approach reveals a fundamental tension between Bitcoin’s decentralized principles and political realities. While some Bitcoin-friendly policies emerged, centralized stablecoins and political connections dominate the landscape.
Saudi Arabia’s investment chief warns rising protectionism threatens global economic resilience. The Kingdom’s Vision 2030 transformation shows collaboration’s benefits amid trade tensions.
China’s ambitious C919 passenger jet faces significant headwinds as US-China trade tensions disrupt critical supply chains. The COMAC program’s reliance on Western components creates vulnerability in Beijing’s bid to challenge Boeing and Airbus dominance.
