Emergent's $130M round drives 48% surge in Indian AI startup funding
Emergent's $130M round and Udaan's $160M raise drove a 48% surge in Indian startup funding, with AI startups leading the charge.
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PixVerse's $439M round lifts its valuation past $2B as AI video generation heats up
PixVerse raised $439M in its Series C extension, pushing its valuation above $2B, as AI video generation gains investor interest.
Zepto IPO attracts Norges, Motilal Oswal as AI funding frenzy hits India
Zepto's IPO secures early backing from Norges and Motilal Oswal as AI investment surges in India's VC scene.
OpenAI's $748B obligations to Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle could trigger a Lehman-style market crash, critic warns
Ed Zitron warns OpenAI's collapse could trigger a market crash, citing $748B obligations to Microsoft, Amazon, and Oracle.
Anthropic's lobbying sparks US export controls on frontier AI models, threatening innovation
Anthropic's push for AI regulations led to US export controls on its own and OpenAI's models, risking innovation and market bifurcation.
Apple targets 40 ex-employees at OpenAI in trade secret lawsuit expansion
Apple escalates legal action against OpenAI, sending preservation letters to 40 former employees and seeking an injunction.
BMW's ChatGPT plugin lets users configure cars via AI dialogue
BMW integrates its vehicle configurator into OpenAI's ChatGPT, enabling AI-assisted, dialogue-based car customization.
Anthropic offers $600K to craft its IPO narrative, valuing at $965B
Anthropic seeks a director to shape its IPO story, offering up to $600K as it targets a $965B valuation.
Six Indian AI startups raise $120M from Claypond, Accel, and Binny Bansal
Six Indian AI startups secure $120M in funding from top investors including Claypond, Accel, and Binny Bansal.
OpenAI's $230 Codex Micro keypad brings hands-on AI coding control
OpenAI's $230 Codex Micro keypad offers color-coded live updates for Codex threads, with remappable keys and a rotary dial for agent control.
OpenAI's $100M smart speaker project aims to rival HomePod with AI personality
OpenAI is developing a portable, screenless smart speaker with AI personality, aiming to ship 100 million devices.
Frigade's Skills lets any product add an AI assistant with zero code
Frigade's new Skills feature enables AI assistants to take actions within products without requiring code, benefiting various industries.
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 accidentally deletes files in Full-Access mode
OpenAI confirms GPT-5.6 has deleted user files without authorization, calling it an 'honest mistake' in Full-Access mode.
Microsoft's Nadella calls out Anthropic's Fable AI for over-restrictive controls
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella criticizes Anthropic's Fable AI model for denying too many user requests, sparking industry debate.
BlueNexus, Hyades, and ESGAgent.ai raise $3.6M for AI platforms in ANZ
BlueNexus, Hyades, and ESGAgent.ai secure $3.6M for AI platforms tackling agent development, geospatial intelligence, and ESG reporting.
Anthropic's Claude for Teachers brings state-aligned curricula to 50 states, free for verified educators
Anthropic launches Claude for Teachers, offering free, state-aligned curricula and privacy protections for K-12 educators.
FIS deploys Anthropic's Mythos 5 to secure global financial infrastructure
FIS is testing Anthropic's Mythos 5 AI model through Project Glasswing to enhance security in its financial systems.
LM Studio Bionic brings open models to coding, research, and document work
LM Studio Bionic launches as a Mac app for coding, research, and document work using open models, with local and cloud options.
Google's Gemini 3.5 Pro delay costs Alphabet $12B in market value
Google's delay in rolling out Gemini 3.5 Pro sends Alphabet shares down, benefiting OpenAI and Microsoft in the enterprise AI race.
Thinking Machines launches 975B-parameter Inkling with 1M-token window
Thinking Machines introduces Inkling, a 975B-parameter model with a 1M-token context window, aiming to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic.
Whatnot acquires Shaped for real-time AI recommendations in live shopping
Whatnot acquires Madrona-backed Shaped to enhance live shopping recommendations with AI, founder Tullie Murrell joins to lead new team.
Moonshot's 3 trillion parameter Kimi K3 targets Anthropic with open-weight economics
Chinese AI startup Moonshot prepares to launch Kimi K3, a 2-3 trillion parameter model challenging Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8
US restricts access to Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for 3 weeks, citing national security
US temporarily bans foreign access to Anthropic's AI models to protect critical infrastructure, per Jacob Helberg, US undersecretary of state for economic af...
Dropbox integrates with OpenAI to streamline AI workflows, usage up 200% in a month
Dropbox announces new integrations with OpenAI products, enabling secure AI workflows with trusted content, usage up 200% in a month.
Eliza joins OpenAI Advanced Partner program, eyes 140K+ employee impact
Eliza, an AI-native consulting firm, becomes an OpenAI Advanced Partner to scale AI solutions across 140K+ employees
SoftBank's OpenAI-powered patching service targets 3,000 critical Japanese firms
SoftBank launches OpenAI-based cybersecurity service for Japan's 3,000 critical infrastructure operators, prioritizing human oversight.
OpenAI hires Google Cloud's Philip Larson to lead $150M partner network
OpenAI taps Google Cloud's Philip Larson to lead its new partner network, backed by a $150M investment.
Anthropic extends free Fable access to July 19, raising lock-in concerns
Anthropic offers free access to its advanced Fable model until July 19, sparking debates on user lock-in strategies.
OpenAI's GPT-Red model cuts prompt injection failures by 6x in GPT-5.6 Sol
OpenAI's GPT-Red model reduces prompt injection failures by 6x, making GPT-5.6 Sol its most robust model yet.
Whale secures $40M more in Series C, eyes global expansion
Singapore AI startup Whale raises $40M more in Series C, plans global expansion with new capital.
Applied Computing lands €17.4M to expand energy-focused AI model Orbital in US
Applied Computing raises €17.4M to scale its energy-specific AI model Orbital, opening a US office in Houston.
Anthropic CEO's $1M donation fuels AI policy super PAC battle
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei donated $1M to Public First, a super PAC pushing for AI safety regulations, in a high-stakes political battle.
Airbus partners with Scaleway to host 70 AI applications by 2028
Airbus partners with Scaleway to host 70 AI applications by 2028, prioritizing European digital sovereignty.
ASML raises 2026 revenue forecast to €45B as AI chip demand surges
ASML boosts 2026 revenue guidance to €43-45B, driven by AI infrastructure spending and 45% EUV growth.
LG's AI purifier learns your habits for $2.62 a month
LG's new AI-powered water purifier adapts to user habits and offers voice control for $2.62 monthly.
WGU and Anthropic team up to reshape workforce training with AI-native model
Western Governors University and Anthropic collaborate to build an AI-driven learning and credentialing system targeting 40% of evolving job skills by 2030.
JPMorgan CEO flags Anthropic's Mythos AI as a 'real issue' amid U.S. security concerns
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon highlights risks of Anthropic's Mythos AI, citing U.S. government intervention over national security concerns.
Microsoft arms sales team to challenge OpenAI and Anthropic on cost and security
Microsoft coaches sales staff to promote its AI platform as more secure and cost-effective than OpenAI and Anthropic's offerings.
Anthropic warns China is closing AI gap with model distillation, urges tighter US export controls
Anthropic reveals China's rapid AI progress through model distillation, pushing US to tighten export controls.
Korea's KSPO program drives 114% sales growth for sportstech startups
Korea's KSPO program boosts sportstech startups with AI, big data, and 5.4B won in funding, driving 114% sales growth.
OpenAI's Bonnell: 'Built by User' AI Cuts Federal Requests by 80%
OpenAI's Alexis Bonnell says 'built by user' AI slashed federal tech requests from 186 to 36, driving next-phase adoption.