Julie Chang

Thinking Machines aims to create AI systems that work with humans rather than operating autonomously.

The size and structure of the investment couldn't be learned.

The partnership is NVIDIA's latest move to support the AI industry's up-and-comers.

And Airbnb has hired a former Uber executive to lead its global operations.

The short-term rental company has ambitions to become a one-stop shop for travel.

Just a few weeks ago, it started testing airport pickups.

Last year, it relaunched its experiences businesses and also started services in which people can book massages or personal chefs.

Now, it has appointed 12-year Uber veteran Gus Foldner as Airbnb's new head of its operations.

At Uber, Fulner led teams in safety, support, and payments.

He also developed Uber's first insurance models for ride-sharing.

Fulner will oversee Airbnb's community support, fraud, and safety operations, and AirCover, the company's insurance program.

And that's it for your TNB Tech Minutes.

We'll have another quick tech update in the morning.

Here's your morning TNB Tech Minute for Tuesday, March 10th.

I'm Julie Chang for The Wall Street Journal.

Advanced Machine Intelligence, the startup co-founded by Yann LeCun, one of the godfathers of AI, raised over $1 billion in a seed funding round to develop new AI systems.

Bezos Expeditions, Cathay Innovation, Greycroft, Hero Capital, and HV Capital co-led the investment in AMI Labs.

According to the company, NVIDIA, Samsung Electronics, Toyota Ventures, and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt are also among AMI's backers.

NIO reported its first-ever net profit in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by record sales and strong margins.

The company is considered one of the top three emerging EV brands in China.