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TL;DRAI construction startup Buildots raised $130M, now valued near $1 billion.
Why it matters: AI automation in megaproject construction could reduce delays and costs for critical infrastructure like data centers.

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TL;DRBlizzard workers ratified first union contract with Microsoft after two years of negotiations.
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