OpenAI has announced its latest AI reasoning models, o3 and o3-mini, which aim to tackle complex problems with greater precision and efficiency. These models represent a significant leap in AI capabilities, building on the foundation set by the o1 series […]

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OpenAI has introduced a new way to access ChatGPT, blending retro charm with modern convenience. With the launch of 1-800-CHATGPT, users can now dial in from a landline or smartphone to interact with the AI assistant, opening up accessibility to […]

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Databricks announced on Tuesday that it has hit a $62 billion valuation following a $10 billion Series J funding round. Thrive Capital led the round, with Andreessen Horowitz, DST Global, GIC, Insight Partners, and WCM Investment Management joining as co-leads. […]

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In August 2023, Alibaba entered into the global AI race with the launch of two large language models (LLMs): Qwen-VL and Qwen-VL-Chat. These models stood out for their ability to process images and engage in advanced conversations. By offering them […]

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SoftBank founder and CEO Masayoshi Son agreed on Monday to double the company’s planned $100 billion investment in the United States to $200 billion. The decision came during an unexpected exchange with President-elect Donald Trump, showcasing Son’s willingness to respond […]

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Scale AI is a San Francisco unicorn AI startup that provides training data to major AI companies including OpenAI and Meta. In May, we reported on Scale AI after it secured $1 billion in growth funding from Accel, with support […]

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Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI announced on Saturday that the latest version of its Grok-2 chatbot is now available at no cost to all users of the social media platform X. “Over the past few weeks we have been quietly testing […]

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Generative AI startup Liquid AI announced on Friday that it has raised $250 million in early-stage funding, led by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), which is also joining as a strategic collaborator. The funding aims to speed up the development and […]

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Zest AI, a fintech startup revolutionizing lending with AI-driven solutions, announced today it has raised a $200 million growth investment from Insight Partners. This funding will support Zest AI’s continued efforts to improve underwriting, fraud protection, and generative AI capabilities, […]

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Elon Musk’s wealth has climbed to an unprecedented level, cementing his status as the wealthiest individual in history. According to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, Musk’s net worth has reached a staggering $447 billion, surpassing even the legendary wealth of Mansa […]

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Crusoe, an AI startup and provider of vertically integrated AI infrastructure, has raised $600 million in a Series D funding round led by Founders Fund, with participation from Fidelity, Long Journey Ventures, Mubadala, NVIDIA, Ribbit Capital, and Valor Equity Partners. […]

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Six months after unveiling “Apple Intelligence” at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024, Apple has rolled out updates for its iPhone, iPad, and Mac software. These updates include a highly anticipated feature: ChatGPT integration with Siri. This integration comes into […]

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Ten months after first teasing Sora, OpenAI’s innovative video-generation model, the company has officially launched it. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the launch of Sora, stating that the platform is now available alongside a new product designed to complement it. In […]

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This week, OpenAI introduced O1, a new AI model that the company has labeled “the smartest model in the world.” Along with this announcement came ChatGPT Pro, a premium subscription priced at $200/month. It’s pitched at power users and businesses […]

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Since its introduction in the early 2000s, SaaS (Software as a Service) has redefined how businesses access and use software. It replaced cumbersome, on-premise installations with scalable, cloud-based solutions, unlocking a $300 billion market and giving rise to over 300 […]

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Nebius Group, an Amsterdam-based company that emerged from the split of Russian tech giant Yandex, announced on Monday it has secured $700 million in a private placement. The round was backed by prominent investors, including Nvidia, Accel, and accounts managed […]

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Huawei on Tuesday unveiled the Mate 70 series, its latest smartphone running on the company’s self-developed HarmonyOS NEXT operating system. This marks another step in Huawei’s drive for technological independence amid ongoing U.S. sanctions. The Mate 70 follows the release […]

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Just a day after reports surfaced that Anthropic is gaining market share against OpenAI, the AI startup announced on Friday it has secured an additional $4 billion investment from longtime backer Amazon, bringing Amazon’s total commitment to $8 billion. This […]

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While generative AI startups have attracted billions in funding, a parallel surge in business and enterprise spending underscores the growing adoption of artificial intelligence across industries. According to new data from Menlo Ventures, companies have spent $13.8 billion on generative […]

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