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Interface.ai raises $30M to bring AI-powered customer automation to banks and financial institutions

Nickie Louise Posted On October 22, 2024

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 […]

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TikTok parent ByteDance fires intern for planting malicious code in AI models, denies sabotage claims

Nickie Louise Posted On October 22, 2024

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. […]

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Horizon Robotics raises $696 million in biggest Hong Kong IPO of 2024

Nickie Louise Posted On October 22, 2024

Last week, Horizon Robotics was in the spotlight with reports hinting at an upcoming IPO in Hong Kong. Now, that IPO has arrived. According to a term sheet seen by Reuters, the nine-year-old autonomous driving startup has priced its shares […]

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5 Proven Ways Blockchain Startups Can Drive User Adoption Quickly

Nickie Louise Posted On October 22, 2024

Driving user adoption is a defining challenge for blockchain startups today. You may have a groundbreaking decentralized application, but you risk fading into obscurity without active daily users. Ultimately, user adoption separates blockchain innovations with temporary hype from those making […]

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Nebius, AI Spin-Off from Russia’s Yandex, Surges 5.6% in IPO Debut

Nickie Louise Posted On October 21, 2024

Nebius Group, an Amsterdam-based startup that spun out from the breakup of Russian tech giant Yandex, made its much-anticipated debut on Wall Street with an initial public offering (IPO). After some early turbulence, the company’s shares bounced back, closing 5.6% higher […]

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Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati to raise $100 million for new AI startup

Nickie Louise Posted On October 21, 2024

Mira Murati, former Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, is reportedly in talks to raise funds for her new AI startup, according to sources cited by Reuters on Friday. Although we’ve been following Murati’s career closely, this funding news managed to […]

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AI startup Perplexity AI in funding talks to more than double its valuation to $8 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On October 21, 2024

Perplexity has begun fundraising talks, aiming to more than double its valuation to over $8 billion, the Wall Street Journal said in an exclusive report on Sunday. Sources told the Journal that Perplexity AI is looking to secure around $500 […]

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Stripe acquires stablecoin platform Bridge for $1.1 billion in crypto’s largest acquisition

Nickie Louise Posted On October 21, 2024

Fintech giant Stripe has just completed its biggest deal ever, acquiring stablecoin platform Bridge for a staggering $1.1 billion, according to a post on X by TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington. Founded in 2022 by former Square and Coinbase executives Zach […]

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Truflation teams up with Scannit to revolutionize data transparency and economic insights

Nickie Louise Posted On October 18, 2024

As data continues to shape decisions across various industries, the need for transparency and ethical sourcing has become increasingly critical. To address this, Truflation, known for delivering real-time economic insights, has teamed up with Scannit, a leader in user-controlled data […]

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How can iGaming industries thrive?

Nickie Louise Posted On October 18, 2024

With the presence of modern technology and a renewed interest in gaming activities, it’s not surprising that the iGaming industry is growing exponentially. IGaming was once considered to be a niche market but is now hailed as a global success, […]

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Indian EdTech startup Eruditus raises $150 million in funding at a $3 billion valuation

Nickie Louise Posted On October 18, 2024

Indian ed-tech startup Eruditus announced on Friday that it has secured $150 million in Series F funding, led by private equity firm TPG. This investment brings the company’s valuation to $3 billion and includes backing from SoftBank, Leeds Illuminate, Accel, […]

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io.net partners with ParallelAI to boost decentralized GPU computing for generative AI

Nickie Louise Posted On October 17, 2024

Just a few weeks after teaming up with Phala Network to drive secure computation and decentralized AI, GPU cloud network io.net has secured another major collaboration, this time with ParallelAI, a leader in parallel processing optimization for AI developers. Today, […]

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Toyota-backed Chinese self-driving startup Pony AI files for US IPO

Nickie Louise Posted On October 17, 2024

Pony AI, a Toyota-backed Chinese self-driving tech startup, is preparing to go public after eight years in the game. The company just filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S., marking a significant step for both Pony AI […]

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Bain & Company, OpenAI expands partnership to sell ChatGPT to consulting clients

Nickie Louise Posted On October 17, 2024

Bain & Company is deepening its partnership with OpenAI to offer AI tools, including ChatGPT, to its consulting clients, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. In addition, Bain is investing in an OpenAI Center of Excellence, which […]

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Click to Cancel: FTC unveils ‘Click to Cancel’ rule to simplify subscription cancellations and protect consumers

Nickie Louise Posted On October 17, 2024

For years, companies like Netflix, Adobe, and others have complicated the cancellation process, leaving many consumers stuck in subscriptions they no longer want. Hidden behind a maze of chatbots, customer service agents, and opaque processes, these tactics have caused widespread […]

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Northvolt co-founder, Swedish funds may inject $9.5M as struggling EV battery startup seeks urgent funding

Nickie Louise Posted On October 17, 2024

Last week, we covered Northvolt’s ongoing efforts to secure 200 million euros in short-term funding as the Swedish EV battery startup faces financial struggles. While there’s still uncertainty about whether the funding will come through, it looks like the company […]

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GraFun Labs launches growth program for the next memecoins

Nickie Louise Posted On October 17, 2024

Less than a month after teaming up with DWF Labs to improve liquidity and bring more transparency to the meme coin space, GraFun has unveiled GraFun Labs, a new initiative to accelerate promising memecoin projects that could redefine the market. […]

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Amazon goes nuclear, to invest over $500 million to build small modular reactors amid AI boom

Nickie Louise Posted On October 16, 2024

Just yesterday, we reported on Google’s plans to tap nuclear power for its AI data centers. Now, Amazon is making its own move with a $500 million investment in small modular reactors (SMRs) to support its power-hungry data centers. Amazon […]

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Photonic startup Lightmatter secures $400 million amid AI data center boom, now valued at $4.4 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On October 16, 2024

The rise of artificial intelligence continues to fuel a growing demand for infrastructure like AI chips and data centers. This trend has led to a massive influx of capital, with venture firms betting big on AI startups. One of the […]

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Generative AI startups secure 40% of $79.2 billion in cloud venture funding for 2024

Nickie Louise Posted On October 16, 2024

The rise of ChatGPT two years ago ignited a wave of AI adoption across industries, pushing artificial intelligence into the mainstream. Along with this rise came an influx of billions in investment, primarily benefiting generative AI startups—those leveraging AI to […]

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