Former President Donald Trump faced repeated booing and insults from some attendees at the Libertarian Party National Convention — a 180 from his usual friendly crowds. Despite the hostility, Trump attempted to gloss over the matter by joking about his criminal court drama and even promising to include a Libertarian in his Cabinet.
Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, just scored a massive $6 billion in funding from backers like Valor Equity Partners and Andreessen Horowitz. This cash injection is set to turbocharge xAI’s efforts to challenge big players like OpenAI and Google. Musk’s company aims to use the funds to launch its products, improve its tech, and explore new partnerships.
Google is jumping aboard the Flipkart train, investing in the Indian e-commerce powerhouse owned by Walmart. While the exact investment figure remains under wraps, estimates suggest it could hover around $350 million, pushing Flipkart’s valuation up to a whopping $37 billion. Google is also stepping in to provide cloud services, helping Flipkart revamp its digital infrastructure to better cater to its rapidly expanding customer base across India.