Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 03/28 – CoreWeave’s Weak IPO
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Mar 28, 2025 CoreWeave's troubled IPO raises questions about investor confidence in tech. Meta reverts to its roots by prioritizing friends' posts on Facebook, trying to foster genuine connections. Meanwhile, Anthropic makes strides in demystifying AI's inner workings. The podcast also delves into the balancing act of AI development, focusing on creativity versus safety, and discusses Yahoo's ambitious plans for AI amid transformative leadership. Additionally, it highlights the crucial role of academic sharing platforms in advancing research.
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Ubisoft and Tencent's Gaming Deal
- Ubisoft is creating a €4 billion games subsidiary backed by Tencent.
- This includes Assassin's Creed and follows recent game launch difficulties.
CoreWeave's IPO Weakness
- CoreWeave's IPO underperformed, pricing shares at $40, below the $47-$55 target range.
- NVIDIA's $250M buy order helped stabilize the price.
Facebook's 'Friends' Tab
- Facebook introduces a 'Friends' tab, prioritizing content from friends over recommendations.
- This aims to bring back the original Facebook social experience.