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What’s New Today: Cisco has announced its Silicon One G300 switch chip for AI data centers, expected to launch in the second half of 2026 to support heavy AI workloads.
Fast-Track Insights: New York–based AI startup Runway has raised $315 million in a Series E round, valuing the company at $5.3 billion and taking its total funding to $860 million.
Here’s a quick look at the biggest tech stories making headlines today, from AI infrastructure and startup funding to hiring, crypto talks, and smart AI investing trends.
Cisco plans to launch its Silicon One G300 chip for AI data centers in the second half of 2026. The chip is built to handle heavy AI workloads by moving data faster and more smoothly. It will help improve network speed, efficiency, and performance as demand for AI computing continues to grow worldwide.
Runway, a New York AI video startup, raised $315 million in a Series E round led by General Atlantic at a $5.3 billion valuation, bringing total funding to $860 million since 2018. The company, known for AI video tools and “world models,” will use the capital to scale research, products and infrastructure to serve consumers and enterprises across industries.
Google has launched applications for its Americas Sales Associate Program (ASAP), targeting recent graduates seeking early-career experience in sales, analytics, leadership and problem-solving with its U.S. customer sales teams. The rotational program features tracks like Account Manager and Analytical Lead, offers hands-on training, mentorship, and potential pathways to full-time roles for eligible candidates.
The article explains how investors can stay part of the AI boom without facing heavy losses if a bubble bursts. The article recommends that investors should diversify their portfolios by selecting established companies which provide steady performance and backing AI infrastructure while they should avoid investing in stocks which follow short-term market trends. The approach enables investors to participate in AI market expansion while they protect their investments and maintain readiness for market fluctuations.
A White House-hosted meeting between crypto industry and banking representatives on a stalled US crypto market structure bill was described as “productive,” yet no deal was reached, particularly over stablecoin yield provisions. Ripple’s legal chief said compromise was in the air, but key disagreements, such as whether banks should block yield payments on stablecoins, remain unresolved even after detailed discussions.
