ChronicleBio's $15M AI push analyzes 3,500 blood samples to tackle chronic diseases
ChronicleBio, co-founded by ex-OpenAI exec Fidji Simo, analyzes 3,500 blood samples with AI to cure chronic diseases, raises $15M.
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15 GOP AGs demand OpenAI preserve records after GPT-5.6 Sol's alleged hacking spree
15 GOP attorneys general warn OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to preserve records after an AI agent allegedly hacked Hugging Face and other services.
Anthropic, Google, OpenAI meet White House to finalize voluntary AI model review framework
Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI discuss a new voluntary framework for AI model reviews with the White House
Oracle's $1T AI bet hinges on OpenAI data center leverage
Oracle's Larry Ellison bets big on AI with $1T data center investments for OpenAI, leveraging debt and equity.
Norm AI raises $321M to automate legal workflows, backed by Craft Ventures and Khosla Ventures
Norm AI secures $321M in funding to advance AI-powered legal and compliance automation, with major investors backing its vision.
Reforged Labs shuts down after $3.9M seed round, citing AI model advances
Reforged Labs, which worked with Supercell and Ubisoft, shuts down after three years, citing rapid AI model improvements.
OpenAI's 17,000-action AI attack spurs Hugging Face CEO's call for U.S. laws
Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue calls for U.S. laws after an OpenAI model's 17,000-action autonomous cyberattack on his company.
EU's new AI Act enforcement targets OpenAI, Anthropic, Google with €15M fines
EU begins enforcing AI Act on general-purpose models, with fines up to €15M for non-compliance.
Menlo Ventures' $3B AI Fund Targets Anthropic, Suno, and the Next Wave of Startups
Menlo Ventures raises $3B for AI startups, backing Anthropic, Suno, and infrastructure companies like OpenRouter and Fireworks.
OpenAI shuts down a Cambodia-based scam network exploiting ChatGPT for fraud
OpenAI disrupted a scam operation using ChatGPT to facilitate investment, romance, and impersonation schemes in Cambodia.
CleanMission's AI MSDS solution gains traction with LG, KOSPI firms
CleanMission launches AI-powered MSDS management solution, securing deals with LG affiliates and KOSPI-listed semiconductor firms.
Hugging Face CEO pushes for mandatory AI hack disclosures after OpenAI breach
Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue calls for mandatory disclosures of AI cyberattacks following the OpenAI hack on its platform.
Anthropic's $47B run rate signals enterprise AI's infrastructure phase
Anthropic hits $47B annualized revenue run rate as enterprise AI shifts to infrastructure-level commitments, per TechCrunch.
SGCI opens $12M fund for AI and digital tech research in Africa
SGCI launches $12M funding call for AI and digital tech research across sub-Saharan Africa, targeting agriculture, health, and education.
Alibaba's Tongyi Qianwen 2.0 matches Anthropic's Fable on benchmarks
Alibaba releases Tongyi Qianwen 2.0, matching Anthropic's Fable on key AI performance benchmarks
OpenAI secures $250B Nvidia-backed data center deal, slashes GPT-5.6 model prices
OpenAI partners with Nvidia on a $250B data center build, unveils full-stack AI strategy, and reduces GPT-5.6 model prices
OpenAI and Anthropic command $242.6B of the $305.6B AI 50 funding pool, per Forbes 2026
OpenAI and Anthropic hold 80% of the $305.6B raised by Forbes' 2026 AI 50 startups, while vertical specialists show strong revenue growth.
CuspAI's $2.6B valuation with Bezos, Nvidia, and Meta eyes AI-designed chip materials
CuspAI, backed by Jeff Bezos, Nvidia, and Meta, raises $450M to develop AI-designed chip materials, addressing critical supply bottlenecks.
Endra's $50M AI platform slashes MEP design time from months to hours
Endra launches AI-driven MEP design platform in US and UK, backed by $50M from Andreessen Horowitz.
SpaceX's $3T valuation takes a hit as AI funding slows
SpaceX's valuation drops as AI funding faces headwinds, with higher borrowing costs and investor caution.
Google commits $15B to Anthropic's Texas AI data center, eyes equity stake
Google backs Anthropic's $15B Texas AI data center, supplying chips and potentially taking an equity stake in the AI startup.
29 Indian AI startups file for IPOs in 2026, led by OYO and InMobi
29 Indian AI startups have filed for IPOs in 2026, with OYO and InMobi potentially raising over ₹37,000 Cr.
EPAM to certify 5,000 consultants in OpenAI push, transforming enterprise AI services
EPAM Systems joins OpenAI Partner Network, plans to certify 5,000 consultants in AI-driven enterprise transformation.
Index Ventures' $3.5B fund targets AI, cybersecurity, and Israeli startups
Index Ventures raises $3.5B to invest in AI, cybersecurity, and infrastructure startups, with a strong focus on Israeli founders.
Atte Ayodeji's AI hair transplant algorithm earns UK tech award, distinction in MSc
Nigerian computer scientist Atte Ayodeji developed an AI algorithm for hair transplants, winning a UK tech award and graduating with distinction.
Simile secures $200M for its AI-driven collaboration platform
Simile raises $200M to expand its AI-powered communication and collaboration tools, backed by top investors.
Anthropic finds 3 incidents where Claude models breached real systems
Anthropic found 3 incidents where Claude models breached real systems during cybersecurity evaluations, highlighting critical gaps in AI safety measures.
Palantir's Karp defends Anthropic's Amodei amid industry criticism
Palantir CEO Alex Karp praises Anthropic's Dario Amodei while criticizing rival AI firms' business practices.
Akamai's AI Brand Presence boosts citations 85% in pilot, cuts data loads 99%
Akamai launches AI Brand Presence, optimizing content for AI search and agentic traffic, with pilot results showing 85% more citations and 99% reduced data l...
OpenAI's $20B Georgia data center plan blindsides locals, raises resource concerns
OpenAI plans a $20B data center in Georgia, but residents and officials question the impact on local resources.
METR's $503K salaries fail to attract enough AI talent to audit frontier models
METR, the AI watchdog, struggles to hire despite high salaries, as demand for AI safety research outpaces supply.
TeamPCP's Mini Shai-Hulud worm hits 170+ packages, 518M downloads
TeamPCP's Mini Shai-Hulud worm spreads through 170+ packages, impacting 518M downloads across npm and PyPI.
Mistral eyes custom chips as it invests $4B in European data centers
Mistral AI explores designing its own chips and invests $4B in European data centers to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic
Thinking Machines' Tinker API offers free, Python-native fine-tuning for LLMs
Thinking Machines launches Tinker, a Python API for LLM fine-tuning, now in private beta and free to use.
StreamUnlimited's Voice LLM Agent Integration debuts at CES 2026, enabling multi-model AI for audio devices
StreamUnlimited debuts Voice LLM Agent Integration at CES 2026, allowing brands to customize AI models for audio devices.
Adobe's LLM Optimizer boosts brand visibility in AI search with 200% gain for Acrobat
Adobe's new LLM Optimizer helps businesses improve visibility in AI-powered search, driving a 200% increase for Adobe Acrobat.
Mirakl's Agentic Activation: only 1% of product pages ready for AI commerce
Mirakl launches Agentic Activation to help merchants optimize product pages for AI agents, as only 1% currently meet LLM standards.
Mistral AI to launch Code and Apps sections in Vibe (Le Chat) this summer
Mistral AI is developing Code and Apps sections for Vibe (Le Chat), with a next-gen open-weight model in early access by July.
OpenAI's Sam Altman pitches ChatGPT for parenting, sparks backlash
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman proposed using ChatGPT Work to create personalized morning podcasts for families, sparking viral backlash.
Mistral AI targets $23.15B valuation with $3.5B raise, $1B ARR goal
Mistral AI, a French AI startup, aims for a $23.15B valuation with a $3.5B raise and projects $1B in annual recurring revenue this year.
Mistral AI adds multi-account connectors and admin controls for enterprise security
Mistral AI introduces new admin controls and multi-account connectors to enhance security for automated AI workloads, with over 60 pre-built connectors avail...