Bitcoin’s price has hit a new high, breaking past the $70,000 barrier in a burst of volatile trading. As of this writing, Bitcoin sits at around $71,205, up 2.5%, according to Coin Metrics. Despite this spike, it remains just shy […]
Sierra, a customer service AI startup led by former Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor, has just secured $175 million in new funding from Greenoaks Capital, quadrupling its valuation to a remarkable $4.5 billion. This funding comes shortly after its January fundraise, […]
Less than six months after unveiling Meta.ai to compete with ChatGPT, Meta Platforms is setting its sights on a new challenge: taking on search giants Alphabet’s Google and Microsoft’s Bing. According to The Information, Meta is preparing to launch an […]
Three years have passed since we last featured Untether AI, a Toronto startup advancing ultra-efficient, high-performance AI chips to unlock new possibilities in AI applications. Since then, the Untether team has spent years refining chips that bring AI capabilities to […]
Global organizations today face an escalating volume and sophistication of cyber threats that strain security teams and leave critical infrastructures vulnerable. Many lack the resources or tools to anticipate potential threats, leaving gaps in preparedness and response. Now, one cybersecurity […]
Nvidia surpassed Apple on Friday to claim the top spot as the world’s most valuable company, riding high on soaring demand for its AI-focused chips. This news comes only four months after Nvidia briefly overtook Microsoft and Apple before Apple […]
Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle unit Waymo has just closed a $5.6 billion funding round, marking its biggest capital raise to date. The Series C round was led by Google’s parent company, Alphabet, with participation from major backers like Andreessen Horowitz, Perry […]
China’s self-driving startup WeRide has raised $440.5 million through its U.S. IPO and a private placement on Friday, marking a promising sign as more Chinese companies head to U.S. markets. The IPO reflects positive investor interest and a shift toward […]
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Decentralized social media startup Bluesky has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Blockchain Capital, with participation from Alumni Ventures, True Ventures, SevenX, Amir Shevat of Darkmode, Kubernetes co-creator Joe Beda, and others. This funding follows Bluesky’s […]
In May 2022, we reported on Concentric AI after the San Jose, California-based startup raised $14.5 million in Series A funding to tackle one of the biggest data security challenges facing enterprises today. A lot has changed since then. In […]
In November 2023, Sam Altman was fired as the CEO of OpenAI after the board lost confidence in his leadership. Just days later, reports emerged suggesting the decision was tied to concerns about a potential AI breakthrough that some OpenAI […]
At Tesla’s robotaxi event on October 10, Elon Musk introduced the “Cybercab,” a two-seater vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, fully controlled by cameras and artificial intelligence. Just two weeks later, Musk revealed that Tesla is planning to start […]
In just two years, AI has moved from a distant, futuristic concept to mainstream adoption, largely driven by the popularity of tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. From enhancing productivity to providing quick answers, people have incorporated AI into their […]
The global first-party data market is expected to surpass $140 billion by 2025, according to ESOMAR. However, as businesses increasingly depend on first-party data, challenges related to fraud, inconsistent quality, and transparency are becoming more pressing. Seeing these challenges firsthand, […]
Goldman Sachs and Apple have agreed to pay $89 million in fines and refunds after violating consumer protection laws through their joint Apple Card business. The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the settlement on Wednesday, citing the impact […]
Dental practices in the U.S. have been facing several significant challenges, including a staffing shortage that has reduced capacity by an estimated 10%. This issue could worsen as more than 30% of dental assistants and hygienists plan to retire in […]
Lilium, a German flying taxi startup, has been on our radar since it first captured our attention in 2019 with its vision of transforming urban travel through unmanned air taxis. Fast forward nearly a decade, and the company now faces […]
Just months after securing $70 million in seed funding from Greenoaks and five other investors, robotics AI startup Physical Intelligence is reportedly gearing up to raise hundreds of millions more as it pushes forward with plans to connect AI and […]
Interface.ai, a tech startup that provides AI-driven customer automation platforms for banks and credit unions, has raised $30 million in its first round of outside funding led by Avataar Venture Partners. The round included $20 million in equity and $10 […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has gained widespread adoption since the launch of ChatGPT two years ago, revolutionizing areas like personalized recommendations and automated decision-making. However, without adequate safeguards, even small disruptions can distort AI outputs, leading to inaccurate or harmful responses. […]