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AMD to Acquire AI Innovator World Labs in $8.2 Billion Stock DealHow It Works
AMD to Acquire AI Innovator World Labs in $8.2 Billion Stock Deal

AMD is acquiring AI startup World Labs for $8.2 billion, bringing in advanced generative AI tech and researcher Fei-Fei Li to boost its AI ambitions.

Sep 29, 20263m read
Understanding the Stir Around Moonshot AI’s Kimi in Silicon Valley and Wall StreetResearch
Understanding the Stir Around Moonshot AI’s Kimi in Silicon Valley and Wall Street

Moonshot AI's chatbot Kimi stirred surprise in Silicon Valley and Wall Street with its advanced capabilities, prompting a reevaluation of AI competition and impact.

Jul 27, 20263m read
Silicon Valley Leaders Align with Trump’s Push to Rename Artificial IntelligenceStartups
Silicon Valley Leaders Align with Trump’s Push to Rename Artificial Intelligence

Some Silicon Valley leaders are adopting President Trump's term "super intelligence" to rebrand artificial intelligence, signaling a shift in how AI is discussed.

Oct 12, 20264m read
Hugging Face’s Policy Chief Highlights Challenges of Embedded AI Evaluation SystemsBig Tech
Hugging Face’s Policy Chief Highlights Challenges of Embedded AI Evaluation Systems

Hugging Face’s policy chief warns that embedding AI evaluators inside models is complex and may not solve benchmarking challenges.

Oct 20, 20263m read
Ballistic Ventures Aims to Raise $490 Million to Capitalize on AI-Powered Cybersecurity GrowthResearch
Ballistic Ventures Aims to Raise $490 Million to Capitalize on AI-Powered Cybersecurity Growth

Ballistic Ventures is raising $490 million across two funds to invest in AI-driven cybersecurity startups amid growing demand for advanced security solutions.

Nov 4, 20263m read
Former Ramp Engineers Secure $20M to Build Creative Campaign Tools with MeliusResearch
Former Ramp Engineers Secure $20M to Build Creative Campaign Tools with Melius

Former Ramp engineers pivot from ad spend tools to creative campaign generation, raising $20M to build Melius, a platform focused on marketing asset creation.

Oct 7, 20263m read
Perplexity Unveils AI 'Teammates' Designed to Boost Workplace ProductivityPolicy & Society
Perplexity Unveils AI 'Teammates' Designed to Boost Workplace Productivity

Perplexity launches Teammates, AI agents designed for collaborative, ongoing work, competing with OpenAI and Anthropic’s multi-agent tools.

Nov 6, 20263m read
OpenAI Nears Closure of $11 Billion Funding Round Valuing It at $1.25 TrillionHow It Works
OpenAI Nears Closure of $11 Billion Funding Round Valuing It at $1.25 Trillion

OpenAI is close to securing $11 billion in funding, valuing the company at $1.25 trillion and signaling its growing influence in AI technology.

Nov 7, 20262m read
UN Urges Immediate Action to Manage AI Risks Amid Growing Global ConcernsBig Tech
UN Urges Immediate Action to Manage AI Risks Amid Growing Global Concerns

The UN calls for urgent global cooperation on AI safety, warning that governments cannot wait for full certainty before acting.

Sep 21, 20263m read
Libraries Lead a Growing Movement to Help People Navigate Life Without AIPolicy & Society
Libraries Lead a Growing Movement to Help People Navigate Life Without AI

Public libraries are hosting popular workshops to help people live with less reliance on AI amid growing concerns about privacy and control.

Jul 26, 20263m read
Tracking the AI Projects That Failed to Deliver: Lessons from High-Profile SetbacksBig Tech
Tracking the AI Projects That Failed to Deliver: Lessons from High-Profile Setbacks

A look at notable AI projects and startups that fell short, revealing the challenges behind ambitious artificial intelligence ventures.

Sep 16, 20263m read
Cyera Expands AI Security Reach with $1 Billion Acquisition of Oasis SecurityBig Tech
Cyera Expands AI Security Reach with $1 Billion Acquisition of Oasis Security

Cyera is set to acquire Oasis Security for $1 billion, boosting its capabilities to protect the growing number of AI agents across industries.

Jul 29, 20263m read
OpenAI Launches $230 Light-Up Keyboard to Complement Its Coding AI Amid Legal DisputePolicy & Society
OpenAI Launches $230 Light-Up Keyboard to Complement Its Coding AI Amid Legal Dispute

OpenAI launches a $230 light-up keyboard designed for its AI coding assistant amid ongoing legal tensions with Apple.

Jul 16, 20263m read
Sean Parker Shifts Stability AI’s Focus Toward Music InnovationAI Tools
Sean Parker Shifts Stability AI’s Focus Toward Music Innovation

Sean Parker is refocusing Stability AI on music, backed by record labels aiming to harness AI for creative innovation.

Oct 3, 20263m read
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky to Launch New AI Lab Amid Evolving Tech LandscapeHow It Works
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky to Launch New AI Lab Amid Evolving Tech Landscape

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky plans to launch a new AI lab after holding off on AI partnerships, aiming to build custom tech for better user experiences.

Jun 5, 20262m read
Capcom Embraces AI to Transform Game Development WorkflowsBig Tech
Capcom Embraces AI to Transform Game Development Workflows

Capcom is integrating AI into its game development to streamline workflows and tackle the complexity of modern titles like Resident Evil.

Oct 4, 20263m read
Pinterest Introduces ‘Ask Pinterest’: A New AI Shopping Assistant to Inspire Your Next PurchasePolicy & Society
Pinterest Introduces ‘Ask Pinterest’: A New AI Shopping Assistant to Inspire Your Next Purchase

Pinterest’s new AI app, Ask Pinterest, offers personalized shopping help through a chat interface, making it easier to find ideas and products.

Jun 17, 20262m read
Nvidia CEO Highlights Microduck Robots as Holiday Hit with 20,000 SoldAI Tools
Nvidia CEO Highlights Microduck Robots as Holiday Hit with 20,000 Sold

Nvidia's CEO showcased Microduck robots, tiny tech toys that respond to voice commands and have sold 20,000 units this holiday season.

Oct 24, 20263m read
Big Tech
Inside Richard Socher’s Ambitious Plan to Create Self-Improving AI

Richard Socher’s new $650 million startup aims to build AI that can improve itself continuously and deliver real-world products.

May 14, 20262m read
Prentis, AI Lab Backed by Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus, Eyes $100 Million Funding RoundStartups
Prentis, AI Lab Backed by Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus, Eyes $100 Million Funding Round

Prentis, co-founded by Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus, seeks $100M to build AI that automates routine computer tasks beyond coding.

Jul 26, 20263m read
How It Works
5 AI Tools That Will Save You 2 Hours Every Day

You don't need to be a tech expert to use AI. These five tools work right now, for free or cheap, and most people have never heard of half of them.

May 12, 20262m read
OpenAI Scales Back Funding Goals Amid Changing Investment LandscapeResearch
OpenAI Scales Back Funding Goals Amid Changing Investment Landscape

OpenAI has reportedly lowered its fundraising target amid a more cautious investment climate and evolving AI market dynamics.

Nov 1, 20263m read
Microsoft Steps Up Its AI Game with New Models and Tools to Rival OpenAI and AnthropicResearch
Microsoft Steps Up Its AI Game with New Models and Tools to Rival OpenAI and Anthropic

Microsoft unveils new AI models and tools to challenge OpenAI and Anthropic, aiming to expand its AI footprint and innovation.

Jul 30, 20264m read
Microsoft Unveils Copilot Super App Combining Chat, Coding, and AI AgentsBig Tech
Microsoft Unveils Copilot Super App Combining Chat, Coding, and AI Agents

Microsoft launches a new Copilot app combining AI chat, coding help, and personal assistant features into a unified productivity platform.

Sep 25, 20263m read
OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Features to Support Families and CaregiversResearch
OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Features to Support Families and Caregivers

OpenAI is hiring a product manager to develop ChatGPT features designed to support families, caregivers, and older adults at home.

Jul 13, 20262m read
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI Boom and What It Means for YouStartups
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI Boom and What It Means for You

Apple is raising prices on popular devices, blaming the AI boom’s growing hardware costs for making tech more expensive.

Jun 28, 20262m read
Cerebras CEO Envisions a Future with AI Assistants in Every HomeHow It Works
Cerebras CEO Envisions a Future with AI Assistants in Every Home

Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman predicts personal AI assistants will soon be as common in homes as everyday appliances.

Oct 14, 20263m read
Roland Launches Melody Flip, Bringing Generative AI to Music CreationStartups
Roland Launches Melody Flip, Bringing Generative AI to Music Creation

Roland introduces Melody Flip, a generative AI plug-in that helps musicians create melodies and musical ideas within their DAWs.

Sep 5, 20263m read
OpenAI Strengthens Creator Focus by Bringing in Key Patreon ExecutivesAI Tools
OpenAI Strengthens Creator Focus by Bringing in Key Patreon Executives

OpenAI recruits three former Patreon executives to lead its new creator-focused product efforts, signaling a push into AI-powered tools for content creators.

Sep 23, 20263m read
Musicians Take on AI Music Scammers in a Growing Digital DilemmaBig Tech
Musicians Take on AI Music Scammers in a Growing Digital Dilemma

Musicians are uncovering hidden AI use in music, raising questions about authenticity and transparency in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Aug 30, 20263m read