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OpenAI working on new $30B raise at $1.25T valuation ahead of IPO
AI pioneer OpenAI is reportedly working on a massive $30 billion funding round ahead of its IPO, eyeing a historic $1.25 trillion valuation.
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OpenAI rolls out its decision model globally as market competition intensifies
OpenAI is launching its decision model worldwide, escalating the competition in the advanced artificial intelligence landscape.
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Canva releases its first image generation model
Popular design platform Canva is rolling out its new image model to all users, promising improved performance and lower costs.
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1Password launches a way for AI agents to log in on your behalf without seeing your password
A new feature from 1Password allows AI agents to log into personal accounts while keeping the underlying credentials strictly private and secure.
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Former OpenAI science lead launches Warp Science to automate wet labs with robots
Warp Science, a new startup founded by a former OpenAI science lead, has raised a massive $215 million funding round led by Lightspeed.
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Microsoft's AI outperforms doctors on hard medical cases, says Mustafa Suleyman
A new AI diagnostic system from Microsoft beat generalist doctors on difficult medical cases in a Science study, though underlying models drove most gains.
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Chinese hackers spied on thousands of companies after breaching IT giant ConnectWise
Microsoft blames a China-aligned hacker group for the ConnectWise breach, noting they used AI agents to rapidly compromise thousands of customers.
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Fusion startup Helion is developing new semiconductors that could double output of its power plants
Helion has secured another $225 million to accelerate the development of its first fusion power plant, slated to supply Microsoft with electricity by 2028.
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Spotify’s current AI bet is about being the music service that agents choose
Spotify co-CEO Gustav Söderström explains why the rise of AI agents could open new and exciting opportunities for the music streaming platform.
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Developer platform Railway urges 'all users' to revoke secret keys after cyberattack
The popular developer platform has advised all customers to revoke and rotate their private keys after hackers managed to decrypt some sensitive secrets.
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Anthropic bets on AI agents with the new Claude Duet app
Anthropic has introduced Claude Duet, a new agent-focused app currently available via a waitlist for Pro and Max plan users.
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DeepSeek reportedly raises $15B days after US restrictions
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has secured $15 billion in one of China's largest funding rounds, arriving just days after the US banned federal agencies from using its technology.
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Tesla says it will start selling Cybercabs by end of year
Tesla announced plans to begin selling its autonomous, steering-wheel-free Cybercabs to customers by the end of the year amidst ongoing safety investigations.
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Meta plans to fund its extensive AI development with a new class of stock
The social media giant is planning a new stock strategy to help power its broad investments in AI models and services.
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Blackstone’s Jas Khaira says fears over AI-buildout debt are overblown
Blackstone’s head of AI explains why the private equity giant isn't panicking amid market jitters over infrastructure financing.
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Recursive launches Flint, an AI-built coding model designed for laptops
Startup Recursive has released Flint, a free, laptop-friendly coding model largely built by its own AI research system as an early test of self-improving technology.
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Tesla starts Optimus robot production in California as profit falls
Tesla pushes forward with Optimus robots and AI development in California despite a significant drop in profits and rising expenses.
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While Amazon blocks AI agents, Walmart rolls out the welcome mat
As Amazon restricts AI shopping bots on its platform, Walmart takes the opposite path by introducing new technology that enables AI agents to make purchases on behalf of customers.
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A Rough Day for Cybersecurity: New Vulnerabilities Found in PHP, Node.js, and LiteLLM
From AI-discovered PHP flaws to critical security gaps in Node.js and LiteLLM, cybersecurity teams are facing a challenging week.
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Blacksmith hits unicorn valuation after Sequoia leads Series C
Blacksmith, a platform that lets companies build and test AI code more effectively, has secured a $66 million Series C funding round led by Sequoia, pushing its valuation to $1 billion.
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Mach9 raises $34M after pivoting to AI CAD software
After starting out in 2021 to build surveying hardware, startup Mach9 successfully secured millions in funding following an AI CAD pivot.
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Anthropic Pitches AI Safety Bill Limiting Federal Blocking Powers
Anthropic has proposed a new AI safety policy that aims to prevent risks while restricting federal agencies from blocking model releases without judicial approval.
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Hugging Face CEO warns that Netflix’s AI documentary is inaccurate and alarmist
Clem Delangue, co-founder of Hugging Face, has spoken out against Netflix's new documentary, stating it goes 'full doomer mode' and misrepresents AI.
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OpenAI acquires startup Orchestra Bio to beef up its biotech business
OpenAI is bolstering its biotech footprint by acquiring Orchestra Bio's team and technology to accelerate its life sciences research initiatives.