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Derek from TrendFoundry

Derek from TrendFoundry

San Diego, CA, United States
TrendFoundry decodes the U.S. AI economy—funding rounds, IPO pipelines, enterprise shifts, and policy trends. Curated by Derek for founders, analysts, and builders.
18
Jun
Comic-style image of a frustrated woman pointing at her phone, which displays a pixelated cat and a bold red “Mature Content” label on a pastel background.

Tumblr's AI Moderation Backfires Again

Tumblr users report cat GIFs and artwork are wrongly flagged as “mature,” reigniting concerns over flawed moderation.
2 min read
18
Jun
xAI’s $13B Burn Rate Sparks Concerns as Musk Seeks $9.3B Funding

xAI’s $13B Burn Rate Sparks Concerns as Musk Seeks $9.3B Funding

xAI’s $13B burn rate and $500M revenue raise concerns as it seeks $9.3B in funding for AI infrastructure expansion.
2 min read
18
Jun
Futuristic stock chart with Broadcom chip at center, glowing AI circuits branching out, rising graph line, and faded Tesla logo in background.

Broadcom’s AI Surge Sparks Talk of Replacing Tesla in Magnificent Seven

Broadcom’s AI-fueled rise puts it in line to replace Tesla in the Magnificent Seven.
2 min read
17
Jun
Futuristic Pentagon with OpenAI logo, military drones, and holographic data visuals, representing AI integration into U.S. defense systems.

OpenAI Lands $200M U.S. Defense Contract for National Security AI

OpenAI signs $200M DoD deal to build AI for national security, marking a new era in military-tech collaboration.
2 min read
17
Jun
Humanoid robot assembling parts on a production line with Apple and Tesla logos and digital AI circuit graphics in the background.

Humanoid Robots: The Next Frontier in AI-Driven Manufacturing

Tesla, Apple, and others are pushing AI-powered humanoid robots into factories—reshaping how manufacturing will work by 2026.
2 min read
17
Jun
A glowing Apple device displays a lock and "AI" symbol, surrounded by Genmoji, translation, and developer icons—highlighting Apple's privacy-first AI rollout.

Apple Prioritizes Privacy in Cautious AI Strategy

Apple’s AI rollout focuses on privacy and on-device processing, aiming to balance innovation with trust in a competitive tech landscape.
2 min read
17
Jun
A digital image shows Meta’s logo at the center with Scale AI, flanked by Google and Microsoft logos pulling apart under a glowing “AI” sign, symbolizing corporate tension.

Google, Microsoft Reassess Ties with Scale AI After Meta Deal

Google and Microsoft rethink ties with Scale AI after Meta's $14.3B investment, raising concerns over vendor control and AI competition.
2 min read
16
Jun
Mark Zuckerberg shakes hands with a humanoid robot under a glowing AGI sign, with Meta and Scale AI logos symbolizing a $14.3B investment push toward artificial general intelligence.

Meta Bets $14.3B on AGI with Scale AI Deal

Meta invests $14.3B in Scale AI to accelerate AGI push, sending its stock soaring 40% amid growing investor confidence.
1 min read
16
Jun
OpenAI and Microsoft logos with a headline about cracks in their AI partnership, on a dark blue background.

Cracks Deepen in OpenAI–Microsoft Alliance

Tensions between OpenAI and Microsoft are growing as product ambitions collide. Here's what’s happening behind the scenes—and what it means for the future of AI dominance.
1 min read
13
Jun
Digital illustration showing a blue AI figure and a brown-toned human therapist face-to-face, representing the rising role of AI therapy versus traditional therapy in 2025 U.S. healthcare.

AI Therapy vs. Traditional Therapy: How 2025 Is Reshaping U.S. Mental Health

AI therapy tools are rapidly reshaping U.S. mental healthcare. With Medicare starting coverage and Gen Z leading adoption, here’s what the data shows—and why it matters.
6 min read

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