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A newly formed artificial‑intelligence‑native enterprise services firm—backed by Anthropic, Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, Goldman Sachs and other investors with a combined $1.5 billion commitment—has acquired Fractional AI, a San‑Francisco‑based applied‑AI services company founded in 2024 by Chris Taylor, Eddie Siegel and Travis May. The acquisition gives the still‑unnamed venture an experienced delivery team ready to embed generative‑AI models such as Claude into mid‑market businesses’ core operations, moving beyond traditional consulting by sending engineers to rebuild client systems around frontier models. The firm plans to initially serve Blackstone’s portfolio companies across healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, retail and real‑estate before expanding more broadly, and the deal comes as Anthropic deepens its enterprise reach through new alliances with KPMG, PwC and Deloitte.

Read more: https://siliconangle.com/2026/05/21/new-anthropic-blackstone-backed-ai-services-firm-acquires-fractional-ai/

#Anthropic #Blackstone #GoldmanSachs #FractionalAI #GeneralAtlantic #ChrisTaylor #EddieSiegel #TravisMay #GarvanDoyle

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Below is an article arguing in part in favour of the laws.

The low number of times they've been used (20) is cited as evidence in favour of continuing the law.

Looking at Trump, Philip Ruddock and RoboDebt, and seeing nothing that stops this bad law being used to make a totalitarian government.

#PhilipRuddock #BadLaw #AusPol #ChrisTaylor

https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/asios-compulsory-questioning-powers-could-be-permanent-and-broader/

ASIO’s compulsory questioning powers could be permanent and broader | The Strategist

The Australian Parliament’s Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) is reviewing legislation confirming the reality of an extraordinary, rarely used intelligence capability that has been part of national security law for 22 years: the ...

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The 2027 #WisconsinSupremeCourt race is already underway because democracy doesn’t get a nap. Justice-elect #ChrisTaylor is backing #PedroColón, while #LyndseyBrunette is already in too. The liberal majority is secure, but the court fight keeps going. 💪🏽

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Justice-Elect Chris Taylor Endorses Pedro Colón in 2027 Supreme Court Race

Nearly a year from next Wisconsin Supreme Court election, 2 candidates already running.

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Sicilianews24.it: Il futuro incerto delle foreste di Ash alpine: una riflessione sulle pratiche forestali.

La Minaccia delle Foreste di Alpine Ash in Australia
Le foreste di Alpine Ash in Australia sono state ufficialmente classificate come comunità ecologica in pericolo. Diverse attività, tra cui il disboscamento, incendi di alta intensità e l’aumento dell’infiammabilità in foreste in rigenerazione, stanno contribuendo al loro rapido declino. Mentre alcune pratiche forestali tradizionali, come il diradamento meccanico e il bruciatura prescritta, vengono proposte come soluzioni, sempre più studi dimostrano che queste tecniche possono aumentare il rischio di incendi e destabilizzare ulteriormente questi ecosistemi vitali. Gli esperti David Lindenmayer, Phil Zylstra e Chris Taylor della Fenner School of Environment and Society hanno sottolineato la necessità di interrompere il disboscamento, evitare interventi che disturbano l’ecosistema e investire in sistematiche di rilevamento e recupero degli incendi.

In marzo, il governo australiano ha annunciato la classificazione delle foreste di Alpine Ash come comunità ecologica in pericolo secondo le leggi ambientali nazionali. Questa decisione è stata presa sulla base delle raccomandazioni dell’indipendente Commissione Scientifica sulle Specie Minacciate, ma ha incontrato l’opposizione di interessi del settore del legname, come l’Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA).
L'articolo Il futuro incerto delle foreste di Ash alpine: una riflessione sulle pratiche forestali. sembra essere il primo su Sicilianews24.it.

The uncertain future of the Ash alpine forests: a reflection on forestry practices.

The Threat of Alpine Ash Forests in Australia

The Alpine Ash forests in Australia have been officially classified as a threatened ecological community. Several activities, including logging, high-intensity wildfires, and the increased flammability of regenerating forests, are contributing to their rapid decline. While some traditional forestry practices, such as mechanical thinning and prescribed burning, are proposed as solutions, increasingly studies demonstrate that these techniques can increase the risk of fires and further destabilize these vital ecosystems. Experts David Lindenmayer, Phil Zylstra and Chris Taylor from the Fenner School of Environment and Society have emphasized the need to halt logging, avoid interventions that disturb the ecosystem, and invest in systematic fire detection and recovery programs.

In March, the Australian government announced the classification of Alpine Ash forests as a threatened ecological community according to national environmental laws. This decision was made based on the recommendations of the independent Scientific Committee on Threatened Species, but it encountered opposition from forestry industry interests, such as the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA).
The article “The Uncertain Future of Alpine Ash Forests: A Reflection on Forestry Practices” appears to be first published on Sicilianews24.it.

#Australia #AlpineAsh #DavidLindenmayer #PhilZylstra #ChrisTaylor #Australian #first

https://www.sicilianews24.it/il-futuro-incerto-delle-foreste-di-ash-alpine-una-riflessione-sulle-pratiche-forestali-826259.html

Il futuro incerto delle foreste di Ash alpine: una riflessione sulle pratiche forestali.

La Minaccia delle Foreste di Alpine Ash in Australia Le foreste di Alpine Ash in Australia sono state ufficialmente classificate come comunità ecologica

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Chris Taylor wins a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, expanding the majority to 5–2. This shift will shape decisions on rights, maps, and power across the state. A big moment for Wisconsin. #Wisconsin #ChrisTaylor #SupremeCourt

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5–2 Majority: Taylor Win Shifts Wisconsin Power

The court’s balance shifts, reshaping power over rights, maps, and state law.

Just back from voting for #ChrisTaylor here in Wisconsin. This is the last day for early voting. 5-2 progressive court? Sign me up! If you're going to be busy with election stuff on Tuesday, don't forget.

Somewhere on this planet some Open-Source game developers were sitting in front a computer sobbing uncontrollably seeing their (self-proclaimed) idol not just strongly praising their work on multiple occasions, but now even sporting a base cap of it because he loves it so much.

It must feel numbingly good. And they deserve it, Beyond All Reason is a phenomenal game and without a doubt one of the best Open-Source games of all time.
#TotalAnnihilation #BeyondAllReason #ChrisTaylor #gaming

🎉 WI Dems! Judge Chris Taylor is running for WI Supreme Court '26, challenging conservative Justice Bradley! Taylor was appointed by Gov. Evers. This is HUGE for our liberal majority! Let's elect her! #WisconsinPolitics #ChrisTaylor #Election2026 🗳️⚖️ www.channel3000.com/news/judge-c...

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