Cloud security provider Netskope on Friday filed for an IPO, joining a growing number of tech companies planning to go public after Labor Day.
The big picture: Netskope is losing money, but that's been true of most 2025 tech offerings (minus Figma). What they've also had in common are climbing revenues.
President Trump on Friday told reporters that chipmaker Intel has agreed to sell around a 10% equity stake to the U.S. government. [Update: Intel confirmed the deal after market close]
Why it matters: This is part of Trump's new era of pay-me capitalism.
As Gen Zers move away from alcohol-centric events, a new —quieter — type of partying is on the rise.
The big picture: The "soft clubbing" trend features quieter, less chaotic and earlier events, such as dance parties at coffee shops or wellness-based activities like meditation and yoga, giving 20-somethings a more authentic way to connect with their peers and meet new people.
Cellphones aren't on school supply lists as Gen Alpha heads back to class this fall with administrators tightening bans in an effort to combat COVID-era learningloss.
Why it matters: Survey data from the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup shared exclusively with Axios shows attitudes toward phones in schools have shifted drastically in the space of a single generation as educators grapple with distractions and teens' wellbeing.
The world of AI-generated, adversarial disinformation is growing rapidly — and it's already indistinguishable from run-of-the-mill social posts.
Why it matters: Foreign disinformation has become a highly disruptive force in the U.S., with Russia and other foreign powers seeking to influence elections and inflame discord. Generative AI is now making it far more effective and harder for average users to detect.
Bots will overrun humans on the internet in generative AI's next massive disruption.
Why it matters: The internet connected humanity — but an AI-driven shift to a machines-first network will force us to rewrite 30 years of habits, expectations and beliefs about how online life works.
Anne Neuberger, a former senior cybersecurity official in the Biden White House, is joining Andreessen Horowitz as a senior advisor, the company announced today.
Why it matters: The role puts Neuberger in position to shape one of the most influential venture capital firms' D.C. agenda during the second Trump administration.
Job seekers and tech enthusiasts should mark their calendars for Sept. 24–Oct. 3 for a2Tech360, when Ann Arbor will transform into a hub for big ideas — and big opportunities.
Whether you want to grow your career, invest in what's next, find new partners or just explore the cutting-edge of technology, this 10-day series from Ann Arbor SPARK brings it all together.
Political operatives working for the cryptocurrency industry will be on high alert now that Democrats appear to be all in on Sherrod Brown as the national party's candidate for Senate in Ohio.
Why it matters: With Brown as their pick, Democrats — already facing steep odds of retaking the Senate in 2026 — are directly squaring off against Fairshake, the crypto PAC that helped unseat the industry critic just a year ago.
The age of the public apology is over, as more brands, public figures and companies dig in their heels amid backlash or dodge accountability amid operational snafus.
Why it matters: This is a major shift in communication style and reflects the current zeitgeist.
CEOs are communicating more with employees and internal audiences than they were in 2020, according to a new report by Shallot Communications and Censuswide.
Why it matters: If business leaders must address hot-button issues, they are going to do it internally.
Google on Thursday unveiled measurements of energy, water use and emissions from text prompts using its Gemini Apps AI assistant — and it's calling for greater industry consistency in tallying AI's environmental effects.
Why it matters: The artificial intelligence boom is bringing a surge in power-thirsty data centers, but the energy needs and climate footprint remain a moving and often hazy target.
Palantir, CoreWeave, Robinhood and other AI and crypto stocks are under pressure, as investors take their feet off the gas. Is it signal to buy?
Why it matters: Dip buying was so strong over the summer that significant declines rarely occurred. Here's how to think about when to buy into a stock that's off its highs.
Anthropic and the U.S. government's nuclear experts have developed a new tool that can spot the difference between a scientist asking Claude about nuclear reactors and a spy probing it for secrets about weapons development.
Why it matters: Scientists can benefit from the productivity boosts of Claude and other AI models — but distinguishing between legitimate research inquiries and potentially harmful useshas been tricky to do.
Third Way, a prominent center-left think tank, unveiled a proposal Thursday calling on Democrats to build 12 million new homes through deregulation, removing tariffs and deploying the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help with the construction.
Why it matters: The proposal is a reflection of the growing "Abundance" movement, inspired by the bestselling book, that urges Democrats to remove red tape and focus on building things if they want to win more elections.
Google's new Pixel 10 lineup includes new AI-powered features that put significant pressure on Apple ahead of its expected iPhone launch next month.
Why it matters: The high-end smartphone market is largely saturated, meaning each sale comes from either convincing a loyal user to upgrade or wooing someone away from a competitor.
