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Google Pilots AI-Powered Shopping Integration with Flipkart in IndiaBig Tech
Google Pilots AI-Powered Shopping Integration with Flipkart in India

Google is testing AI-powered shopping with Flipkart in India, using its Gemini model to streamline purchases for select users.

Sep 27, 20263m read
Physicl Secures $10M to Bridge the Gap Between Digital Simulations and Real-World RoboticsHow It Works
Physicl Secures $10M to Bridge the Gap Between Digital Simulations and Real-World Robotics

Physicl raised $10M to enhance digital simulations, helping robots perform better in real-world environments by narrowing the sim-to-real gap.

Nov 6, 20263m read
Democrats Prepare to Intensify AI Oversight if They Regain Congressional ControlResearch
Democrats Prepare to Intensify AI Oversight if They Regain Congressional Control

Democrats poised to regain Congress may increase oversight of AI firms, targeting tax credits and security amid growing concerns over artificial intelligence.

Oct 19, 20263m read
Agility Robotics Launches New Training Facility Near Tesla’s Fremont HeadquartersStartups
Agility Robotics Launches New Training Facility Near Tesla’s Fremont Headquarters

Agility Robotics opens a new training center for its Digit robots in Fremont, California, near Tesla’s factory, aiming to advance humanoid robotics development.

Jul 18, 20263m read
OpenAI Seeks $30 Billion Funding Round at $1.25 Trillion Valuation Ahead of IPOPolicy & Society
OpenAI Seeks $30 Billion Funding Round at $1.25 Trillion Valuation Ahead of IPO

OpenAI plans a $30B fundraising round valuing the company at $1.25T, potentially the highest private valuation ever before its IPO.

Oct 23, 20263m read
Chinese AI Innovators Challenge U.S. Leadership with Cost-Effective ModelsHow It Works
Chinese AI Innovators Challenge U.S. Leadership with Cost-Effective Models

Chinese AI firms Moonshot and Alibaba introduce cost-effective models challenging U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence.

Jul 20, 20263m read
Questions Arise Over US Approval of Nvidia Chip Sales to Dubious Chinese FirmAI Tools
Questions Arise Over US Approval of Nvidia Chip Sales to Dubious Chinese Firm

An investigation reveals that a Chinese firm approved to buy Nvidia's AI chips operates from an empty office, raising concerns about US export oversight.

Nov 8, 20263m read
GM Unveils Smart EV Tech to Support the Power Grid Amid Rising AI Energy NeedsHow It Works
GM Unveils Smart EV Tech to Support the Power Grid Amid Rising AI Energy Needs

GM introduces vehicle-to-grid tech and sodium-ion batteries to help EVs support the power grid amid growing AI energy demands.

Jun 10, 20262m read
Inside the DIY AI Tamagotchi That Beat Meta to MarketStartups
Inside the DIY AI Tamagotchi That Beat Meta to Market

A developer built a budget-friendly AI Tamagotchi rivaling Meta's Muse Charm, blending DIY innovation with practical AI features.

Nov 1, 20263m read
Situational Awareness Commits $400 Million to Chip Startup Source Foundry Amid Market ChallengesStartups
Situational Awareness Commits $400 Million to Chip Startup Source Foundry Amid Market Challenges

Situational Awareness invests $400 million in chip startup Source Foundry, signaling strong confidence in AI hardware innovation despite market challenges.

Aug 10, 20263m read
Travis Kalanick’s Robotics Startup Atoms Secures $1.7 Billion Funding Led by a16zBig Tech
Travis Kalanick’s Robotics Startup Atoms Secures $1.7 Billion Funding Led by a16z

Atoms, led by Travis Kalanick, raised $1.7B in funding led by a16z to bring AI-powered robotics to industrial sectors.

Jul 23, 20263m read
TechCrunch Founder Summit Returns to Boston with a Day of Networking and Growth OpportunitiesResearch
TechCrunch Founder Summit Returns to Boston with a Day of Networking and Growth Opportunities

On November 4, Boston hosts the TechCrunch Founder Summit, offering startups a day of networking and practical insights to fuel growth.

Nov 2, 20263m read
Lake Tahoe Residents Face Power Struggles as Energy Prioritized for Nevada Data CentersHow It Works
Lake Tahoe Residents Face Power Struggles as Energy Prioritized for Nevada Data Centers

Lake Tahoe residents struggle with power shortages as energy providers prioritize Nevada’s data centers over the town’s needs.

May 14, 20262m read
Pennsylvania Enacts Law Mandating Labels on AI-Generated AdvertisementsBig Tech
Pennsylvania Enacts Law Mandating Labels on AI-Generated Advertisements

Pennsylvania has passed a law requiring clear labels on AI-generated or modified advertisements across all media formats.

Oct 25, 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
Libraries See Surge in ‘Avoiding AI’ Workshops as Public Pushes Back Against Big TechBig Tech
Libraries See Surge in ‘Avoiding AI’ Workshops as Public Pushes Back Against Big Tech

Libraries nationwide are hosting popular 'Avoiding AI' workshops as people seek ways to resist AI's growing influence from Big Tech.

Jul 27, 20263m 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
Hollywood Studios Step Back from New Film About OpenAI’s Sam AltmanBig Tech
Hollywood Studios Step Back from New Film About OpenAI’s Sam Altman

Several major studios have declined to distribute the new film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, showing Hollywood's hesitation to tackle Big Tech stories.

Jun 24, 20262m read
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Mistral AI: The European Startup Taking on OpenAI

A tiny Paris-based team raised $1 billion and released an AI model that outperforms models twice its size. Meet the most interesting AI startup you might not have heard of.

May 12, 20262m read
AI Investment Yields Little Financial Return for Most Companies, Economist FindsAI Tools
AI Investment Yields Little Financial Return for Most Companies, Economist Finds

Despite heavy investment, most companies outside tech have yet to see financial gains from artificial intelligence, an Apollo economist reports.

Oct 26, 20263m read
Salesforce and Nvidia Collaborate on Advanced AI Model Targeting Sales and Customer SupportPolicy & Society
Salesforce and Nvidia Collaborate on Advanced AI Model Targeting Sales and Customer Support

Salesforce and Nvidia introduce Koa, an AI model built on Nvidia's Nemotron, designed to boost sales and customer support through advanced reasoning.

Sep 15, 20263m read
Inside the Secretive World of AI Model Developers: What Are They Building and Why the Silence?Startups
Inside the Secretive World of AI Model Developers: What Are They Building and Why the Silence?

AI companies building world models are flush with cash but remain secretive about their projects, leaving the industry guessing about their true innovations.

Sep 21, 20263m 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
Sony Cites Anthropic Staff Messages Praising Piracy in Lawsuit Over AI-Generated MusicStartups
Sony Cites Anthropic Staff Messages Praising Piracy in Lawsuit Over AI-Generated Music

Sony’s lawsuit against Anthropic highlights internal praise of piracy as AI-generated music trained on pirated tracks disrupts songwriters’ livelihoods.

Sep 1, 20264m read
Anthropic Exposes Ongoing AI Model Distillation Efforts by Chinese FirmsPolicy & Society
Anthropic Exposes Ongoing AI Model Distillation Efforts by Chinese Firms

Anthropic reveals increased AI model distillation attempts by Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek, spotlighting rising competition and IP concerns.

Sep 11, 20264m read
OpenAI Introduces Ads to ChatGPT’s Free and Go Plans in IndiaAI Tools
OpenAI Introduces Ads to ChatGPT’s Free and Go Plans in India

OpenAI begins showing ads in ChatGPT's free and Go subscription tiers in India, targeting over 100 million weekly users to support sustainable growth.

Aug 27, 20264m read
Sony Music Sues Udio Over Alleged Copyright Infringement of 30,000 Songs in AI TrainingAI Tools
Sony Music Sues Udio Over Alleged Copyright Infringement of 30,000 Songs in AI Training

Sony Music has sued AI music generator Udio, alleging unauthorized use of over 30,000 copyrighted songs for AI training.

Jul 21, 20263m read
Anthropic’s Ambitious Strategy: Betting Big on AI to Secure Its FutureBig Tech
Anthropic’s Ambitious Strategy: Betting Big on AI to Secure Its Future

Anthropic’s S-1 reveals a high-stakes plan to invest heavily in AI compute and growth, balancing ambitious AI goals with financial survival.

Oct 29, 20264m read
Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman: What the OpenAI Trial Means for AI’s FutureResearch
Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman: What the OpenAI Trial Means for AI’s Future

Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI ends with dismissal, highlighting fierce competition and challenges in the AI industry.

May 22, 20263m read
OpenAI Reaches $1.25 Trillion Valuation Amid New Funding Surge as Anthropic Approaches IPOAI Tools
OpenAI Reaches $1.25 Trillion Valuation Amid New Funding Surge as Anthropic Approaches IPO

OpenAI's valuation hits $1.25 trillion after raising $11 billion, while Anthropic moves closer to an IPO, signaling major shifts in the AI industry.

Nov 7, 20263m read