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Models, margins and the business decisions behind applied AI. Reporting and analysis from Fathom Tech.

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OpenAI's Dots Leader to Discuss AI Autonomy at Disrupt 2026

Alexander Embiricos, who oversees OpenAI's new always-on personal AI agent, will appear at TechCrunch Disrupt next month to explore the trust and control questions surrounding autonomous AI systems.

·2 min read

There Was Never An Easy AI Era, And Investors Are Raising The Bar
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The AI Funding Reckoning: Why Mere Hype No Longer Closes Rounds

The days of securing investment by slapping AI onto a pitch deck have ended. Investors now demand proof that AI products solve critical business problems and retain customers—a standard that will reshape the entire sector.

·4 min read

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