
Silicon Valley's New Obsession: The Rise of 'Agency'
In a world where AI automates skills, Silicon Valley is betting on a new human asset: 'agency.' Discover how controversial founders are reshaping tech.
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In a world where AI automates skills, Silicon Valley is betting on a new human asset: 'agency.' Discover how controversial founders are reshaping tech.

AI startup Bedrock Robotics, founded by Waymo veterans, has raised $270 million to automate construction equipment, reaching a valuation of $1.75 billion.

Google DeepMind chief Sir Demis Hassabis warns that parts of the AI industry are showing 'bubble-like' signs with unsustainable multi-billion dollar startup investments.

Venture capitalists invested a record $150 billion into AI startups in 2025, with OpenAI reportedly planning an unprecedented $100 billion private fundraise.

Venture capitalists are making multimillion-dollar decisions on AI startups in minutes, using unconventional meetings at gyms to close deals in a high-speed funding frenzy.

AI presentation startup Gamma has raised $68 million in a new funding round, achieving a $2.1 billion valuation while maintaining profitability with a small team.

Workflow documentation startup Scribe has raised $75 million in a Series C round, boosting its valuation to $1.3 billion to launch a new AI optimization platform.

Top venture capitalist Elad Gil says the chaotic AI market is maturing, with clear leaders emerging in areas like foundational models while huge opportunities remain in fintech and security.

AI search startup Perplexity is experiencing a massive surge in its valuation, with some offers reaching as high as $50 billion amid a frenzied investor climate.

OpenAI is using a series of complex, circular financial deals to fund its massive AI infrastructure, receiving billions from partners and then paying it back for services.

AI recruiting firm Mercor has reached a $10 billion valuation, making its three 22-year-old founders the youngest self-made billionaires in the world.

Semiconductor giant Nvidia is reportedly considering an investment of up to $1 billion in Poolside, an AI startup focused on software development tools.