Trump Administration Expands AI Use in Government and Schools with New Directives
The Trump administration has unveiled major AI initiatives, including appointing Chief AI Officers across federal agencies and launching AI literacy programs in K-12 schools. Aimed at boosting innovation and global competitiveness, the policies mark a significant shift from the previous administration’s risk-focused approach.
Project Europe’s €10 Million Boost for Young Innovators
On March 12, 2025, over 120 European tech founders announced Project Europe, a €10M fund supporting young entrepreneurs. Led by 20VC’s Harry Stebbings, the initiative offers €200K per startup, mentorship, and resources to drive AI and deep tech innovation while addressing Europe’s talent migration challenge.
AI Funding Hits US$340B in 2025: Boom or Bust Ahead?
In 2025, AI investments soar with Zhipu AI ($137M), Anthropic ($3.5B), and Nvidia’s $39.3B revenue. Yet, a $340B boom sparks debate: will it drive growth or end in a bust?
Databricks Secures $9.5B Funding, Soars to $98B Valuation Amid Rapid AI Growth
Databricks has raised $9.5 billion in Series J funding, boosting its valuation to $98 billion. With clients like NAB and Atlassian, and over 60% global growth in Q3, the AI powerhouse is on track to surpass $3 billion in revenue. Learn how Databricks is shaping the future of data intelligence and AI innovation.