April 19, 2025:
AI Advances Amid Economic Struggles and Tariff Turmoil - AI development advances despite economic struggles and tariffs, with OpenAI launching new models and potentially developing a social network. Nvidia and AMD experience sales declines from export restrictions, while Figma and Kodiak Robotics move towards IPOs. Private equity sees a boost, notably Elliott Management's significant investment in HPE.
Google faces antitrust challenges as Nvidia's CEO seeks solutions in China. The tech earnings season starts with a cautious industry outlook. In cybersecurity, essential CVE funding is renewed, emphasizing growing AI-driven security threats.