The map, supposedly dating back to the 15th century, was a big deal because it added weight to the claim that Vikings landed in North America before Christopher Columbus.

Despite what some experts have characterized as an environment increasingly hostile to AI R&D, North America continues to receive the bulk of AI venture dollars, according to data from investment ...

In response, Sheinbaum sarcastically remarked that North America should be called "América Mexicana" — "Mexican America" — because a 17th-century map labeled the continent as such.

Mexico might sue Google over the "Gulf of America" label on Google Maps. The label change follows Trump's January 20 executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico.

In 2024, North American startups secured 75.6% of all VC AI funding — $106.24 billion. That share has only increased this year. So far in 2025, North American AI investments represent 86.2% ($79 ...