The PhD students who became the judges of the AI industry

Artificial intelligence models are multiplying fast, and competition is stiff. With so many players crowding the space, which one will be the best — and who decides that? Arena, formerly LM Arena, has emerged as the de facto public leaderboard for frontier LLMs, influencing funding, launches, and PR cycles. In just seven months, the startup went from a UC Berkeley PhD research [...]

SAVE THE DATE – ICA.VEGAS 2027 BACK AT PARK MGM!

Mark your calendars! ICA.Vegas 2027 is officially happening January 25-27 at Park MGM in Las Vegas, and tickets are on sale now. Grab your ticket here! Tickets start at $599 (Regular Price at the door $999). Prices will increase over time so make sure to register early! Our 3-day event brings together domain investors, brokers, attorneys, [...]

Africa Is Not a Digital Quarry

Africa's internet registry crisis reflects not abstract design flaws but sustained legal and market pressure, as scarce address resources are drawn into global arbitrage, challenging stewardship and exposing the fragility of regional digital governance.