Israeli Spyware Firm Lands American Buyer, Jay-Z Builds Venture Empire, and Late-Night AI Hackers Challenge Big Tech

As traditional power structures shift in technology and venture capital, new players are reshaping the landscape through bold acquisitions and unconventional approaches. From a controversial spyware acquisition raising national security questions to hip-hop mogul Jay-Z's expanding investment influence, and scrappy AI developers working through the night, today's moves signal a growing tension between established institutions and emerging forces in the tech world.

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