The History of Thought Leadership in Tech (and How to Be One in the AI Era)
A snarky deep dive into the history of thought leadership in tech, from management gurus to AI influencers, with practical tips on how to be a thought leader today.
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This Week in Snark: From Citi’s AI World Tour to Anthropic’s $13B Sovereign Wealth Flex
From Citi AI expanding to 80 markets to Anthropic’s $13B sovereign wealth cosplay—and yes, an AI bee—here’s the week’s tech hype, snarked.
Citi AI Expands to 80 Markets: Because Nothing Says “Innovation” Like Automating Your Expense Report
Citi AI expands to 80 global markets, promising automation, insights, and a “responsible AI-first culture.” We explain why it’s more hype than revolution.
Polymarket’s U.S. Return: Prediction Markets, Politics, and Profits Collide
Polymarket secures CFTC approval to re-enter the U.S., reigniting debates over prediction markets as financial tools or digital casinos.
New ARCAM Radia+ Amps Prove Music Tech Can Still Sound This Good
The hi-fi world is a lot like tech X: full of people arguing about things you can’t actually hear but will absolutely mortgage their house to own. Into this glorious chaos strolls ARCAM, dropping its newest trio of Radia+ amplifiers—the A5+, A15+, and A25+—at CEDIA Expo 2025.
Anthropic’s $13B Series F Makes AI the Hottest Sovereign Wealth Fund in Town
Anthropic Bags $13B, $183B Valuation: Proof That AI Safety is the Real Unicorn
Figure Technology Solutions IPO: Because Wall Street Finally Needed a Blockchain Buzzword Fix
Figure Technology Solutions launches its Nasdaq IPO under ticker FIGR, blending blockchain buzzwords with $16B in real home equity loans.