Mass High Tech News

The latest edition of The National Beat highlights the increasingly complicated relationship Gen Z has with artificial intelligence — a dynamic that could have ramifications for businesses as they integrate AI into their operations. Also, catch up on a humanoid robotics company that plans to go public, and other startups to know.

Three new books explore how corporations shape public policy, startup finance risks, and building community through virtue and friendship.

Allison Byers struggled to raise a Series B of venture funding for her startup. She sold her venture in 2020 — and watched the all-male acquiring team raise $55 million.

The lien was filed with the Essex Registry of Deeds days before the company's ceremony with the New Hampshire governor.

The partnership follows numerous quantum collaborations Bay State companies have established in recent months, including Qblox's deal with Nvidia. Qblox is a Dutch firm that has a Boston headquarters.

CD Projekt RED got an incentive last year to open up in Waltham, but has now opted to open a bigger space in Watertown with motion-capture capabilities

The 90-minute walking tour uses 18th century imagery from the 2012 video game Assassin's Creed. Revolutionary Spaces, the nonprofit steward of the Old State House and Old South Meeting House, provided historical guidance.

The product uses cutout layers that people can feel one at a time to construct complex mental images. It's especially useful for diagrams in textbooks and standardized testing.

The multitrillion-dollar push for data centers has sparked a transpartisan backlash — and there are lessons in public relations that business owners can learn from it, experts say.

The Kenmore Square company made voluntary modifications to its Blood Pressure Insights feature and its labeling to reinforce the tool's wellness purpose.

The expansion will take place over the next four years, and will see the robot maker pour millions into Massachusetts creating thousands of jobs as it seeks to expand with a new mobility and robotics center across the highway from its core facilities.

The AI-powered braiding robot maker is backed by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian's VC firm and aims to launch in salons this fall.

The combination brings together digital advice and goal-based planning platforms. Marstone's cofounders will join FusionIQ's leadership team.

In recent months, Nvidia has inked deals with Commonwealth Fusion Systems to create a twin of CFS' fusion demonstration facility; with PTC to accelerate robotic design testing; and with Qblox to improve communication between classical and quantum processors.

Victoria Brenneman transitioned from aspiring television producer to vice president at SimpliSafe. She now leads product management and an LGBTQ employee resource group.

A tech leader with a passion for AI is the new leader of a North Shore business school.

In an interview ahead of the Wednesday announcement, Sara Fraim said she remains committed to working with the board as they recruit and bring on a new CEO.

Year Up United will host up to four fellows from a cohort of 1,000 early-career professionals trained in Claude AI. The fellows will help update curriculum for young adults.

The deal would give Infinite Epigenetics access to over $400 million in cash and a Nasdaq listing. Nano already sold off both Desktop Metal and Markforged.

The all-cash deal for TheFork comes as Tripadvisor evaluates its portfolio and focuses on its Experiences category. The sale is slated to close this year.