AI Investment Doubles to $211B as the Bay Area Emerges as the Global Control Center
AI investment didn’t just grow in 2025 — it consolidated, revealing where capital is concentrating, which companies are earning investor trust, and what “exit-ready” really looks like in today’s AI market.
Yelp Agrees to Acquire AI Lead Management Platform Hatch for $270 Million
Yelp is deepening its AI strategy with the planned acquisition of Hatch, a platform focused on automating lead management and customer communication for services businesses.
Google Integrates Gemini Into Chrome, Introducing Agentic AI Browsing
Google is turning Chrome into an AI-powered assistant, bringing Gemini directly into the browser to help users plan, decide, and get work done across the web.