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Startups

Money and products from companies that grow faster than press releases.

Character.AI files Chapter 11: sell the platform or shut it by December

The board opened a court-supervised sale. The service still runs and subscriptions still bill. If no buyer appears by late November or early December, the platform closes.

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Startups

Rivian spins out: small EVs and “life without a car”

The new company raised $105 million in venture money. Rivian keeps a substantial stake; products are promised cheaper and thriftier than today’s crossovers.

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