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Generative AI startup Together AI raises $106M in funding led by Salesforce; now valued at $1.25 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On March 13, 2024


The surge in artificial intelligence frenzy that started in 2022 with the introduction of chatGPT is showing no signs of slowing down, with investors increasingly betting big on innovative generative AI startups. The most recent beneficiary of this funding wave […]


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Crypto Presales: Spotting the Diamonds in the Rough
Daniel Levi Posted On March 13, 2024


Cryptocurrency presales allow investors to join blockchain projects before a public launch. These projects use investor funds to develop their platforms, ensuring users get the best version at launch. Crypto presales offer investors early access to join a community, contribute […]


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TikTok ban passed the House in a vote of 352-65; now heads to the Senate
Nickie Louise Posted On March 13, 2024


In a decisive move, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted in favor of banning TikTok from operating within the country. With a resounding 352-65 vote, the House approved a bill that mandates TikTok’s divestment from its Chinese ownership or […]


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Spotify launches full-length music videos to expand beyond music streaming and compete with YouTube
Nickie Louise Posted On March 13, 2024


Swedish music giant Spotify is breaking new ground by introducing full-length music videos, intensifying its rivalry with YouTube. The move, announced on Wednesday, marks Spotify’s foray into a realm long dominated by YouTube and signals a strategic shift beyond its […]


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Cognition AI unveils Devin, the world’s first AI software engineer that can write entire software projects from scratch
Nickie Louise Posted On March 13, 2024


The world of coding is experiencing a seismic shift with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) reaching unprecedented capabilities. It’s been over a decade since Marc Andreessen’s influential essay “Why software is eating the world,” and now, it seems software […]


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Inflection AI unveils Inflection 2.5, a friendlier AI assistant that rivals GPT-4 performance on 60% less compute for training
Nickie Louise Posted On March 12, 2024


Inflection AI, an AI startup founded by tech luminaries Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of Deepmind, and Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, has just dropped its latest heavyweight in the world of AI: Inflection-2.5. Hot on the heels of its predecessor, Inflection […]


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Kickstarter received secret $100M investment to pivot to Web3 as it struggles to save its fading brand
Daniel Levi Posted On March 12, 2024


Kickstarter, a crowdfunding startup once hailed as the beacon for creative projects and social impact, finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with its fading glory and a quest for reinvention to salvage its brand. A new report from Fortune revealed […]


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South Korea startup Hyodol AI launches $1,800 AI-powered companion doll to tackle loneliness among seniors
Nickie Louise Posted On March 12, 2024


In a bid to address the widespread challenge of loneliness among millions of seniors, South Korean startup Hyodol AI has launched a $1,800 AI-powered companion doll specifically designed to offer emotional support and companionship to the rapidly expanding elderly demographic […]


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Nanonets grabs $29M for AI back office agents
Nickie Louise Posted On March 12, 2024


San Francisco-based tech startup Nanonets, known for its AI-powered workflow automation platform, has secured $29 million in its Series B funding round led by Accel. The round also saw participation from existing investors Elevation Capital, YCombinator, and others, bringing Nanonets’ […]


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Boeing whistleblower found dead in a truck after DOJ opens criminal investigation into Alaska Airlines 737 Max blowout
Daniel Levi Posted On March 12, 2024


Boeing, the renowned aircraft manufacturer, finds itself entangled in a web of crises once again. Just as it was beginning to recover from the aftermath of the Max 8 crashes, a new wave of troubles emerged. According to a report […]


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Web3 startup Bluwhale launches with $7M to boost dApp user engagement through targeted rewards using AI
Nickie Louise Posted On March 11, 2024


Bluwhale, an AI-powered Web3 startup, has just secured a hefty $7 million in seed funding to boost dApp user engagement through targeted rewards. The funding boost coincides with the official rollout of Bluwhale’s platform. The funding round, led by SBI, […]


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Sam Altman rejoins OpenAI board with three new directors
Nickie Louise Posted On March 11, 2024


OpenAI announced on Friday that its Chief Executive Sam Altman is set to return to the board of the company, alongside three new directors. This decision follows an internal investigation conducted by law firm WilmerHale, which delved into the circumstances […]


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Uniswap rewards vote sparks DeFi evolution: Lumia emerges as a game-changer
Daniel Levi Posted On March 11, 2024


Earlier this month, the Uniswap Foundation witnessed unanimous support for proposed governance changes in a landmark temperature check vote. Among these changes is a significant adjustment to Uniswap’s fee structure, aimed at rewarding users who delegate and stake their tokens […]


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Elon Musk to open-source xAI’s Grok chatbot this week
Nickie Louise Posted On March 11, 2024


In another swing at OpenAI, Elon Musk announced on Monday he would open-source its ChatGPT rival “Grok” to the public this week. The announcement comes a few days after Musk sued OpenAI for abandoning its altruistic mission in favor of […]


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Reddit seeks to raise $748 million in upcoming IPO, targets up to $6.4 billion valuation
Nickie Louise Posted On March 11, 2024


Reddit Inc. and its investors are gearing up to raise as much as $748 million in its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) in what would be one of the biggest IPOs so far this year, Bloomberg reported on Sunday. The […]


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Bitcoin surges past $70,000 for the first time ever, setting new all-time record
Daniel Levi Posted On March 8, 2024


The price of Bitcoin soared to a new all-time high, breaching the $70,000 mark amidst a flurry of volatile trading. However, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency later retraced some of its gains, settling down over 1% at $66,943.70, according to […]


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Former Google engineer charged with stealing Google’s AI secrets while working with two Chinese AI startups
Nickie Louise Posted On March 8, 2024


A former Google software engineer has been charged for allegedly stealing artificial intelligence trade secrets from the tech giant while secretly working for two Chinese AI startups located in China without Google’s knowledge, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced on Wednesday. Linwei […]


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Founder Story: Interview with Steve Pomfret, CEO of Cygnetise
Nickie Louise Posted On March 7, 2024


Welcome to another edition of our Founder Stories series, where we sit down for insightful conversations with startup founders and entrepreneurs who are making waves in the world of technology. Today, we’re thrilled to have Steve Pomfret, CEO of Cygnetise, […]


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Music startup BeatConnect raises $1.86 million in funding ahead of major relaunch
Nickie Louise Posted On March 7, 2024


Montreal-based tech startup BeatConnect is hitting all the right notes in the music collaboration scene, having recently secured an impressive $1.86 million ($2.25M CAD) in funding ahead of its highly anticipated relaunch slated for late spring. The round was led […]


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Salesforce launches two new AI tools for doctors and healthcare workers
Nickie Louise Posted On March 7, 2024


Salesforce on Thursday unveiled two new data and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions designed specifically for healthcare professionals, aiming to alleviate their burdensome administrative tasks. These AI tools promise to revolutionize workflows, empowering medical practitioners to focus more on patient care […]


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