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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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI is expanding its partnership with the U.S. government by providing advanced AI models to scientists at the country's National Laboratories. The move, announced Thursday, will give approximately 15,000 researchers access to OpenAI's latest frontier models, deployed in collaboration with Microsoft on Venado, a
Funding
SoftBank is reportedly in talks to invest up to $25 billion in OpenAI, a move that could make the Japanese conglomerate the largest single backer of the ChatGPT maker, surpassing Microsoft. This investment is part of a broader partnership that could see SoftBank spend more than $40 billion on AI
E-commerce
The U.S. social-commerce arena is experiencing a seismic shift as investors pour millions into startups like Whatnot, ShopMy, and Flip, hoping to capitalize on TikTok’s uncertain future. With TikTok facing potential bans and restrictions, alternative platforms are gaining traction, fueling a wave of funding, acquisitions, and expansion efforts
Media
Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, continues its rapid growth, cementing itself as a strong competitor to X and other social media platforms. During Meta’s Q4 earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that Threads now has 320 million monthly active users (MAUs)—a steady rise from 300 million last month
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Amid increasing global competition in artificial intelligence, OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Gov, a new version of its AI chatbot platform tailored specifically for U.S. government agencies. This launch aims to provide federal, state, and local governments with a secure, efficient way to integrate advanced AI tools into their operations.
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,