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Acqui-Investing

Jun 22, 2026 · 22m

Summary

Meta invests $900 million in Cred to appoint founder Kunal Shah as WhatsApp’s new head, while Google loses Nobel laureate John Jumper to Anthropic. Getty Images surges after an OpenAI licensing deal, and JD.com warns robots will replace couriers. Additionally, Toto pivots to semiconductor materials, and a speculative report highlights Europe’s risks in the AI race.

Topics discussed

Windows 11 Student Deal Ad Show Intro and Headlines Blueprint Longevity Mix Ad Meta Acqui-hires Kunal Shah to Lead WhatsApp Nobel Winner John Jumper Leaves Google for Anthropic Getty Images Signs Licensing Deal with OpenAI JD.com Founder Warns Robots Will Replace Couriers Plod NotePin S Ad Twilio Customer Support Ad Zootopia 2 on Disney+ Ad Toilet Maker Toto Pivots to Semiconductor Materials AI Humanizers and Auto-Typers for Students Europe 2031: AI Race and Tech Sovereignty Scenario
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