U.S. Tech Today: Prime Day Soars, New Tariffs & Meta’s AI Shake-Up By Gulam Sibtain | July 8, 2025

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  🇺🇸 U.S. Tech Today: Prime Day Soars, New Tariffs & Meta’s AI Shake-Up By Gulam Sibtain | July 8, 2025 🛍️ 1. Prime Day Kicks Off with Big Apple Tech Deals Amazon's four-day **Prime Day 2025** began today (July 8), showcasing heavy discounts on Apple gear—from AirPods Pro 2 to M4‑powered MacBook Air/Pro, iPads, Apple Watches, and essentials like MagSafe chargers 🔥1. It’s a golden opportunity for buyers and affiliate marketers alike. 💰 2. Tariffs Delayed, Market Sips the News President Trump announced a **delay in imposing 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea**, now postponed until August 1. U.S. stock futures show mild gains for Nasdaq and S&P, while Dow futures dip slightly 2. 🧠 3. Meta Poaches Apple AI Exec to Boost “Superintelligence” Meta made headlines by hiring Apple’s top AI executive **Ruoming Pang**, as part of its new **Superintelligence Labs** initiative, luring top talent away with juicy signing bonuses. A ...

Ex‑OpenAI CTO Mira Murati Raises $2B Seed for Thinking Machines Lab

 

💸 Ex‑OpenAI CTO Mira Murati Raises $2B Seed for Thinking Machines Lab

By Gulam Sibtain | June 23, 2025


In one of the most jaw-dropping tech funding moments ever, **Mira Murati**, former CTO of OpenAI, has launched **Thinking Machines Lab** and raised a historic **$2 billion seed round** — giving the startup an eye-popping **$10 billion valuation**, despite being pre-plan and pre-product 1.

🔍 What's the Big Deal?

  • Record-breaking seed round: Largest ever in history, far exceeding typical $200–450M mega-seeds 2.
  • No product, no plan: Thinking Machines is secretive, with no disclosed product or roadmap — yet valued at $10B 3.
  • Founder control: Murati reportedly holds more board votes than all investors combined 4.

📈 Why Investors Are Betting Big

  • 🧠 **AGI Vision:** Investors believe new breakthroughs in general-purpose AI are within reach.
  • ⭐ **Founder reputation:** Murati’s work at OpenAI (GPT, DALL‑E) attracts confidence.
  • 💰 **90% of VC cash** in North America is going to AI ventures right now 5.
  • 🔥 **AI frenzy:** 454 new AI startups launched this year — it's a funding gold rush 6.

⚠️ Broad Implications

This move reflects a significant shift in venture capital: **vibes and founder pedigree now often outweigh concrete products or proven plans**.

💡 For entrepreneurs: Even deep-tech startups can raise massive rounds — if there’s vision, influence, and strategic leadership.

✅ What You Can Learn

  1. Work on a **clear long-term AI vision**
  2. Build a **reputation through projects or roles**
  3. Secure early talent and advisors — they signal strength to investors
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Gulam Sibtain

Gulam Sibtain

AI Tools & Tech News Blogger | AITrendy.digital

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