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Skild AI: New $14 Billion Valuation After SoftBank Round
Robotics software developer Skild AI has raised $1.4 billion in investment. The company's valuation has reached $14 billion. What does this mean for the market?
Gemini goes proactive: beta feature powered by your data
The new Personal Intelligence feature in Gemini will let the AI analyze your photos, email, and other data to deliver proactive responses. The feature is disabled by default.
Depthfirst Raises $40M to Combat Cyber Threats with AI
Depthfirst, a cybersecurity company, has raised $40M in Series A funding. The AI-powered platform helps organizations combat emerging threats.
Microsoft expands data centers, pledging not to raise electricity rates
Microsoft is investing in new data centers to support AI but assures this will not affect electricity prices for consumers.
Ring to Become an Intelligent Assistant Powered by AI
Ring, owned by Amazon, is entering a new era, transforming into an intelligent assistant powered by artificial intelligence. Details on the company's plans and technologies.
AI in Medicine: A Doctor's Assistant, but Not a Chatbot?
New developments from OpenAI and Anthropic in the healthcare sector have sparked debates about the role of AI in medicine. Will AI become a reliable assistant or remain merely a tool?
1X Unveils World Model for Training Humanoid Robots
Norwegian company 1X, a developer of humanoid robots, has released a new world model that enables robots to independently learn new tasks. A breakthrough in autonomy!
ElevenLabs: Voice AI Startup Reaches $330M ARR in One Year
ElevenLabs, a leader in voice AI, reports impressive annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth to $330 million. What's behind this success?
Deepgram Raises $130M at $1.3B Valuation and Acquires AI Startup
Deepgram, a speech recognition platform, raises $130M in funding, reaching a $1.3B valuation and acquiring an AI startup from Y Combinator.
Slackbot Becomes an AI Agent: Salesforce Changes the Rules of the Game
Salesforce has unveiled an updated Slackbot that is now a full-fledged AI agent. Integration with enterprise applications right inside Slack!
Thinking Machines Lab Co-founders Join OpenAI
Two co-founders of Thinking Machines Lab startup founded by Mira Murati are joining OpenAI. What are the reasons and consequences?
Investigation launched against xAI over Grok images
The California Attorney General has launched an investigation into xAI following reports that Grok generated sexually explicit images involving minors.
OpenAI Invests $10 Billion in Cerebras Computing Power
OpenAI has struck a $10 billion deal with Cerebras to accelerate the performance of its models. What does this mean for users and the industry?
AI Security: A Billion-Dollar Problem That Cannot Be Ignored
The adoption of AI agents creates new security risks for enterprises. How can organizations protect confidential data and maintain regulatory compliance?
AI Penetrates Higher Mathematics: Breakthrough or Danger?
The new version of GPT is reshaping the landscape of mathematical research. Progress or threat to classical science? We break down the details.
WhatsApp softens chatbot rules in Brazil after regulatory pressure
WhatsApp has allowed the use of third-party AI chatbots in Brazil following an antitrust authority order. What does this mean for the AI market?
Wikimedia enters AI partnerships with Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft
The Wikimedia Foundation has announced collaborations with tech giants to expand access to Wikipedia and other project content for AI training.
Parloa triples valuation to $3 billion after raising $350 million in funding
German startup Parloa, which develops a platform for automating customer service, has raised an impressive funding round, tripling its valuation in just 8 months.
US Introduces 25% Tariff on Nvidia H200 Chips for China
The U.S. administration has dealt another blow to China's technology sector by imposing a 25% tariff on exports of high-performance Nvidia H200 chips.
OpenAI Invests in Sam Altman's Neurointerface Startup
OpenAI makes a bold bet on the future of human-AI interaction by becoming the largest investor in Merge Labs—a startup developing neurointerface technologies.
AI startup Higgsfield valued at $1.3 billion after additional round
Higgsfield, a startup developing AI video technology, has rapidly entered the market, achieving a valuation of $1.3 billion.
Taiwan Invests $250 Billion in U.S. Semiconductors
Taiwan is planning large-scale investments in the US semiconductor industry, which has become an important step in strengthening American-Taiwanese economic ties and enhancing the United States'…
Brain drain: why are IT giants losing their top AI specialists?
In the world of artificial intelligence, a new trend is emerging: leading specialists increasingly leave their positions in major AI laboratories.
AI startup Symbolic.ai closes deal with Murdoch's News Corp
A newcomer to the artificial intelligence market, Symbolic.ai has struck a landmark agreement with media giant News Corp, owned by Rupert Murdoch.