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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI has introduced o3-mini, its latest AI reasoning model, marking a significant step in making advanced AI more accessible and affordable. Positioned as both powerful and cost-effective, o3-mini is optimized for STEM-related tasks such as programming, math, and science, offering improved reasoning and reliability compared to previous models. Why o3-mini
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Mistral AI, the rapidly growing European AI startup, has introduced Mistral Small 3, a new language model that delivers the performance of models three times its size while significantly reducing computing costs. This breakthrough could disrupt the economics of AI deployment, making advanced models more accessible to businesses. A Lean
Robotics
SoftBank is in negotiations to invest $500 million in Skild AI, a robotics-focused artificial intelligence company, at a staggering $4 billion valuation. Skild AI’s Rapid Rise Founded just two years ago, Skild AI has quickly become a key player in AI-powered robotics. The company previously secured $300 million in
Military & Defense
Boom Supersonic has achieved a historic milestone with its XB-1 demonstrator plane becoming the first civil aircraft to break the sound barrier. The flight took place over California’s Mojave Desert, where the aircraft reached Mach 1.1, marking a significant step forward in the revival of supersonic passenger aviation.
Decentralization
Openvibe, the innovative app that bridges multiple open social networks, has taken a significant step toward shaping the future of decentralized social media. The company recently announced it secured $800,000 in funding led by Czech Founders VC, with additional investments from Automattic (the parent company of WordPress.com and
Energy
Fusion energy has long been a tantalizing dream for the energy sector, promising clean, nearly limitless power. Among the ambitious startups chasing this goal, Helion Energy stands out. The 12-year-old company recently raised $425 million in a Series F round, bringing its valuation to $5.245 billion. Backed by high-profile
Quantum Computing
Quantum computing, often described as the “holy grail” of technology, promises unprecedented computing power. However, high fault rates have kept the technology from scaling effectively. Paris-based startup Alice&Bob aims to tackle this challenge head-on. The company has secured €100 million ($104 million) in a Series B funding round
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Douglas Engelbart once remarked that the digital revolution surpassed the significance of writing and printing. It shattered limits on information gathering, analysis, and communication, fueling innovative business models and global connectivity. Now, the AI revolution is taking this transformation to unprecedented levels, creating value and driving changes at a speed,
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
A chatbot from Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has taken the tech world by storm, climbing to the top of Apple’s App Store charts in the US and dethroning OpenAI’s ChatGPT as the most downloaded free app. This development has sparked significant conversation in the AI industry, challenging
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ElevenLabs, the fast-growing startup specializing in synthetic voice technology, has announced a $250 million Series C funding round, bringing its valuation to between $3 billion and $3.3 billion. The round is led by ICONIQ Growth, with Andreessen Horowitz rumored to participate again after leading the company’s $80 million
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced ambitious plans for the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. In a recent Threads post, Zuckerberg revealed that Meta is ramping up its investments to compete in the AI space, with plans to allocate $60 billion to $80 billion in capital expenditures (CapEx) by
Energy
The demand for clean and reliable energy is surging, driven in large part by the energy-intensive AI revolution. TerraPower, a nuclear energy startup founded by Bill Gates, is stepping up to meet this challenge through a groundbreaking partnership with Sabey Data Centers (SDC), one of the largest data center developers