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February 13, 2026
AI burnout, billion-dollar bets, and Silicon Valley's Epstein problem
Equity is digging into the week's biggest deals and departures, from billion-dollar bets on fusion and robotics to the tech exodus reshaping AI companies like xAI and OpenAI.
TL;DR
- AI companies like xAI and OpenAI are seeing a significant exodus of talent.
- Humanoid robot startups are raising nearly $1 billion and forming partnerships with Google DeepMind.
- Fusion power startup Inertia Enterprises is facing scrutiny over its 2030 timeline despite substantial investment.
- The Epstein files offer insights into Silicon Valley dealmaking, especially during the EV boom.
- The impact of AI Super Bowl ads outside of Silicon Valley is questioned.
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