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America at Beyond Market Intelligence is a file of 6 stories. The newest of them: “Explore how one founder's pledge to share equity could reshape access to innovation”, “Neko Health brings its AI-powered body scanning to the US market”, and “Investors are betting big on body scans to transform preventive care”. Elon Musk just pledged to share equity from his companies, a move that arrived hours after Anthropic promised 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund. Neko Health is bringing its AI-powered body scanning to the U.S., and Farooq Abbasi recently sat down with Equity to discuss what's next for the health tech company. Acme AI is the next-generation, AI-powered spreadsheet platform built to replace Excel and redefine how analysts, data scientists, and enterprise teams work… The list below is every America story on Beyond Market Intelligence, newest first.
Explore how one founder's pledge to share equity could reshape access to innovation
Elon Musk just pledged to share equity from his companies, a move that arrived hours after Anthropic promised 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund. When founders put ownership on the table, access to innovation shifts. It is a direct challenge to the old model where founders hoard control. For deeper context on similar commitments, see our coverage of Anthropic dedicating 5% of shares to advance public benefit initiatives.
Neko Health brings its AI-powered body scanning to the US market
Neko Health is bringing its AI-powered body scanning to the U.S., and Farooq Abbasi recently sat down with Equity to discuss what's next for the health tech company. This is a space worth watching, especially as competitors like Epic pause new features to prioritize patient data security. For deeper coverage on that front, explore our piece on Epic's shift. Neko's expansion signals a growing appetite for proactive, data-driven health insights.
Investors are betting big on body scans to transform preventive care
Neko Health just raised $700 million to scan bodies for preventive care, and it's not alone. Midjourney is building its own scanner, and Function Health has raised significant capital too. Investors see something here: the chance to catch problems before they become crises. We explore why on this episode of Equity. For more on how AI is reshaping industries, check our piece on Flow Engineering's $750M valuation.
Protecting Water Systems: Addressing the Growing Password Security Risk
America's water systems face a growing threat that has nothing to do with aging pipes or drought. Researchers warn that password security now stands as a critical vulnerability for some of the nation's most essential infrastructure. This is a risk we cannot afford to ignore, especially as operational technology becomes more connected. The path forward demands urgency and practical safeguards. For a broader look at how digital tools reshape infrastructure, our coverage of Cloudflare's EmDash migration offers useful context.
Leading AI voices make the case for open access amid safety concerns
At Ai4, three of the world's most respected AI experts, Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li, and Andrew Ng, made the case for staying open despite mounting safety concerns. Their debate on regulation and open-source access cuts to the heart of how America competes as China advances. It's a conversation worth following closely. For more on where AI is headed, explore our related coverage, including a practical guide to unlocking ChatGPT for work. The path forward demands clarity, not fear.
From Hot Dogs to Hot Plasma: Fusion's New Research Hub
An old Oscar Mayer factory in Wisconsin is about to get a second life. Realta Fusion is turning the former hot dog facility into America's latest fusion power research and development hub. It's a fitting choice: the building already has the industrial infrastructure and energy appetite that a serious R&D effort demands. We like the pragmatism here. This isn't about flashy campuses; it's about getting to work.