This newsletter covers recent developments in the tech and venture capital landscape.Elon Musk has made a bid to acquire OpenAI, while cap table management firm Carta settled additional sexual harassment cases.The newsletter also explores the impact of generative AI on critical thinking skills in the workplace, citing a study from Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University.Additionally, it highlights significant funding rounds for various startups across different sectors, including AI-powered security compliance and sustainable impact analysis.Other news includes Plaid's potential public offering and Google DeepMind's criticism of DeepSeek.Finally, there are brief reports on robotaxi development, Super Bowl betting, and potential tech company sanctions.