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OpenRouter Hits $1.3B Valuation as Enterprise AI Adoption Surges.

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AI infrastructure startup OpenRouter has secured $113 million in Series B funding, pushing its valuation to $1.3 billion as businesses move toward multi-model AI strategies.

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OpenRouter Hits $1.3B Valuation as Enterprise AI Adoption Surges
Technology
Demis Hassabis Revealed as Early Backer of AI Rival Anthropic
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Demis Hassabis Revealed as Early Backer of AI Rival Anthropic.

May 19, 2026 at 4:20 AM
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Technology
Blackstone and Google Forge Partnership to Launch AI-Focused Cloud Venture
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Blackstone and Google Forge Partnership to Launch AI-Focused Cloud Venture.

May 19, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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Business
Lowe's Leverages MrBeast Partnership to Capture Gen Alpha Interest
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Lowe's Leverages MrBeast Partnership to Capture Gen Alpha Interest.

May 18, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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May 16, 2026 at 4:14 AM

The Financial Shift: Big Tech's AI Infrastructure Spending Surge.

Major technology firms are shifting from software developers to infrastructure operators as they engage in a historic capital spending surge to fund artificial intelligence, increasingly relying on debt markets to fuel this growth.

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Technology

Big Tech Shifts to Debt Markets to Fuel Massive AI Infrastructure Ambitions.

May 15, 2026 at 4:20 AM

Major technology giants, including Amazon, Alphabet, and Oracle, are increasingly turning to bond markets to fund their skyrocketing capital expenditures on AI infrastructure, departing from their historical reliance on cash reserves.

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Big Tech Shifts to Debt Markets to Fuel Massive AI Infrastructure Ambitions
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Technology
Peacock Enters Micro-Drama Market Through Strategic Licensing Partnership with ReelShort
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Peacock Enters Micro-Drama Market Through Strategic Licensing Partnership with ReelShort.

May 13, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Technology
Meta Projected to Hit $240 Billion in Advertising Revenue as AI Integration Accelerates
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Meta Projected to Hit $240 Billion in Advertising Revenue as AI Integration Accelerates.

May 13, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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Technology
SoftBank Soars as OpenAI Investment Delivers Massive Gains
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SoftBank Soars as OpenAI Investment Delivers Massive Gains.

May 13, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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Redefining Success: How Sri Lankan Brands Are Moving Beyond Pure Profitability
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May 13, 2026 at 7:07 AM

Redefining Success: How Sri Lankan Brands Are Moving Beyond Pure Profitability.

The Sri Lanka Brand Forum is leading a movement to transition businesses from simple profit-making entities into purpose-driven institutions that prioritize trust, social impact, and national identity.

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Local News

Redefining Success: Why Purpose-Driven Branding is Essential for Sri Lanka’s Economic Future.

May 12, 2026 at 6:36 AM

This article explores why Sri Lankan businesses must shift from profit-centric models to purpose-driven strategies. By fostering trust, sustainability, and national identity, local brands can navigate modern volatility and secure long-term global relevance.

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Technology
Big Tech Advertising Performance: Q1 2026 Earnings Analysis
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Big Tech Advertising Performance: Q1 2026 Earnings Analysis.

May 7, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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Economy
Dual Economic Pillars Face Risks: How the Iran Conflict Could Impact US Growth
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Dual Economic Pillars Face Risks: How the Iran Conflict Could Impact US Growth.

May 5, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Technology

US Government Secures Early Access to New AI Models for Security Testing.

Microsoft, Google, and xAI have entered an agreement with the US government to allow for pre-deployment security reviews of their new artificial intelligence models.

May 5, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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May 4, 2026 at 8:24 AM

Autonomous Vehicle Industry Enters Era of Consolidation as Capital Flows to Top Players.

The autonomous vehicle sector is witnessing a record-breaking year for venture capital, but funding is highly concentrated among a few dominant firms like Waymo, signaling a shift toward industry maturation and consolidation.

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Technology

Hedge Funds Harness AI to Revolutionize Market Performance and Risk Management.

May 4, 2026 at 4:22 AM

Hedge funds are increasingly adopting AI-native strategies and automation to streamline operations, reduce manual errors, and gain a competitive edge by processing complex global market data in real-time.

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Hedge Funds Harness AI to Revolutionize Market Performance and Risk Management
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Technology

Apple Escalates Research Spending to Historic Highs Amid AI Strategic Push.

Apple has reached a record $11.4 billion in quarterly R&D spending, a 34% year-over-year increase, as the company pivots resources toward advanced artificial intelligence development.

April 30, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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Technology
The Evolution of Waymo: Understanding the Growth and Challenges of Autonomous Ride-Hailing
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The Evolution of Waymo: Understanding the Growth and Challenges of Autonomous Ride-Hailing.

April 30, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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Technology

The Strategic Pivot: How Big Tech is Balancing AI Investment and Profitability.

Major tech giants including Google, Microsoft, and Meta are pouring billions into AI, but investors are increasingly scrutinizing whether these massive capital expenditures are delivering tangible business growth.

April 30, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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Alphabet Delivers Record-Breaking Q1 2026 Financial Results Fueled by AI and Cloud Expansion
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April 29, 2026 at 8:31 PM

Alphabet Delivers Record-Breaking Q1 2026 Financial Results Fueled by AI and Cloud Expansion.

Alphabet reports a strong start to 2026 with $109.9 billion in revenue, exceeding analyst expectations. Growth was primarily driven by a 63% surge in Google Cloud revenue and continued success in AI-integrated services, including Gemini and Waymo.

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