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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Approaches With Final Discount Window Closing Soon

The premier startup conference TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is set to launch in San Francisco with only days remaining for discounted registration. The event promises networking with thousands of tech professionals and showcases emerging technologies across multiple industries.

Final Registration Window for Major Tech Conference

With only four days remaining before launch, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is preparing to take over San Francisco’s Moscone West convention center, according to event organizers. Sources indicate this marks the final opportunity for attendees to secure passes before anticipated price increases take effect.

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Salesforce CEO Retracts Support for Trump’s Military Deployment Plan Following Internal Backlash

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has walked back his endorsement of Donald Trump’s proposal to deploy National Guard troops to San Francisco. The reversal comes after significant internal backlash, including the resignation of prominent venture capitalist Ron Conway from the company’s philanthropic arm.

Executive Reversal Following Internal Pressure

Salesforce chief executive Marc Benioff has publicly retracted his support for former President Donald Trump‘s proposal to deploy military troops to San Francisco, according to reports. The reversal follows significant employee backlash and the resignation of a key figure from the company’s philanthropic foundation board.

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Former OpenAI Researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner Launches $1.5B AI Hedge Fund After Viral Essay

A 23-year-old former OpenAI researcher has launched a hedge fund managing over $1.5 billion focused on artificial intelligence investments. Leopold Aschenbrenner’s viral essay on AI’s future has divided Silicon Valley, with supporters calling him a genius and critics dismissing him as inexperienced.

From OpenAI Exit to Billion-Dollar AI Hedge Fund

A 23-year-old former OpenAI researcher has reportedly launched a hedge fund managing more than $1.5 billion in assets, according to reports from Fortune. Leopold Aschenbrenner, who was previously fired from the artificial intelligence research company, has become what sources indicate is the latest poster child for the AI investing boom following the viral success of his 165-page monograph “Situational Awareness: The Decade Ahead.”