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Datadog Offered $4 Billion to Buy Cloud Security Startup ‘Upwind’

Enterprise software firm Datadog recently offered to buy Israeli cloud cybersecurity startup Upwind Security for nearly $4 billion, according to someone with direct knowledge of the talks, the latest sign of white-hot interest in such firms. Upwind has fielded other takeover attempts from multiple bidders in recent months but hasn’t accepted any offers. It is finalizing a $300 million funding round at a roughly $3.8 billion valuation, meaning the Datadog offer doesn’t carry much of a premium...

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The company is aiming to raise $30 billion at a $1.25 trillion pre-money valuation.

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Security firm Lava traced 32 Blackwell Ultra B300 chips to China Telecom’s network through unprotected monitoring systems, raising fresh doubts about U.S. export controls

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Tesla Shares Fall 3% After Cutting Capital Spending

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In a letter sent to the California governor, the AI company urges an amendment to the state’s AI transparency law known as SB53 to strengthen safety and cybersecurity regulations.

Microsoft Nominates Stripe Co-founder to Board, Lowers Nadella Pay 6%

Nadella is still among the highest paid CEOs.

Google Stops Using Nondisclosure Agreements for Data Centers

The company will no longer require state and local governments to sign NDAs about projects, joining Amazon and Microsoft in ending the practice after criticism.

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Meta Creates New Share Class to Pave Way for AI-Related Fundraising

The new non-voting stock class could enable the company to sell new shares while maintaining CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s voting control.

Nvidia Expands Deals with Six Chip Component Suppliers

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Meta Faces $25 Billion New Mexico Penalty

The penalty stems from a lawsuit accusing Meta of misleading consumers about data privacy in the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
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