EP-478 Thrive’s $10b Venture Boost 💰, Apple’s Ai Wearables Innovation 👓, Tesla’s Marketing Shift 🚗

i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for wednesday, february 18th. dive into these key stories: thrive capital's record fundraise: the firm secures a $10 billion fund for growth-stage and early-stage investments, emphasizing ai and potential ipos for tech giants like openai and spacex. apple's ai wearables development: new ai-powered devices, including smart glasses and enhanced airpods, are in the works to compete with major tech players, with integration into the iphone ecosystem. tesla's compliance with california regulations: tesla drops "autopilot" from marketing to avoid a sales suspension, aligning technology descriptions with real capabilities and focusing on full self-driving systems. amnesty international on spyware use: intellexa's spyware was used against an angolan journalist, raising concerns about government surveillance and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. meta's struggle with teen social media addiction: internal research shows limited success of parental controls, shedding light on ongoing debates about tech companies' responsibility for youth mental health. that's all for today. we’ll see you back here tomorrow.