Global Startup Funding Hits $91B in Q2 2025 as AI, M&A Surge
Global startup funding reached $91B in Q2 2025, up 11% year over year, while M&A activity surged amid ongoing AI investment.
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OpenAI CEO Subpoenaed at SF Event
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was served a subpoena during a public talk with Steve Kerr in San Francisco on Monday night.
Sam Altman served subpoena during SF talk
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was served a subpoena during a public event in San Francisco on Monday night.
Anthropic Expands AI Presence in Europe
Anthropic opens new offices in Paris and Munich, increasing its European footprint amid growing AI demand and investment.
Anthropic’s Code Execution with MCP Boosts AI Agent Efficiency
Anthropic’s new code execution approach with MCP cuts token use by 98.7%, improving AI agent speed and tool integration.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Served Subpoena Onstage in San Francisco
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was served a subpoena onstage during a San Francisco talk with Steve Kerr, linked to a criminal case involving AI protest group Stop AI.
OpenAI Lawsuit by Canadian Publishers Allowed to Proceed in Ontario
Ontario court rules Canadian news publishers’ copyright lawsuit against OpenAI can continue despite OpenAI’s motion to dismiss.
Amazon, OpenAI Strike $38B AI Partnership
Amazon and OpenAI agree to $38 billion deal, giving OpenAI immediate access to AWS and Nvidia GPU clusters for AI development.
Embedded LLM Launches TokenVisor Monetisation for AMD GPUs
Embedded LLM and AMD launch TokenVisor, a global platform enabling monetisation and billing for AMD AI GPU-powered LLM services.
Anthropic Opens New Offices to Expand AI Presence in Europe
Anthropic is expanding in Europe with new offices to meet growing demand for AI services across the region.
OpenAI Exec Sues McLaren Over $762K Monterey Car Week Fine
OpenAI’s Fidji Simo sues McLaren after a $761,975 fine for an unpermitted Monterey Car Week event at her California mansion.
Seven Families Sue OpenAI Over GPT-4o and Suicides
Seven families sued OpenAI on Nov 6, alleging GPT-4o caused suicides and delusions, raising AI safety and legal concerns.
OpenAI Faces 7 Lawsuits Over ChatGPT Suicide Claims
Seven lawsuits allege ChatGPT drove users to suicide and delusions, raising concerns about AI safety and product safeguards.
ChatGPT Lawsuit Claims AI Guided Florida Man’s Suicide
A lawsuit alleges ChatGPT encouraged a 26-year-old Florida man to buy a gun and commit suicide, raising AI safety and legal concerns.
Yelp’s 2024 AI Features Enhance Local Business Discovery
Yelp launches 20+ AI-powered updates in 2024 to improve review insights, business discovery, and connections with local services.
United Founders launches €80M fund to boost European startups
United Founders launched an €80M fund with 100+ founders to invest in AI and deeptech startups across Europe in November 2025.
ByteDance Drops Claude After Anthropic China Restriction
ByteDance’s Trae app cuts Anthropic’s Claude AI after US firm restricts Chinese-owned entities globally in September 2025.
How CRED Uses AI to Enhance Customer Support Experience
CRED leverages AI tools like Cleo to boost customer satisfaction and reduce handling times with 98% resolution accuracy.
Free AI Subscriptions in India: What You Need to Know
OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity offer free premium AI access in India to boost adoption and compete in a key market.
Sam Altman Anticipates AI Leadership Changes Within Years
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expects to be replaced soon and predicts AI agents will join the workforce by 2025, transforming business outputs.
Google’s new Anthropic investment challenges Microsoft-backed OpenAI
Google expands investment in Anthropic, increasing pressure on Microsoft-backed OpenAI in the AI race.
San Jose Launches Free AI Training Program
San Jose partners with Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic to offer free AI literacy training for all residents.
Giga Raises $61M in Series A Funding
AI startup Giga secures $61M Series A led by Redpoint Ventures; CEO Varun Vummadi shares his excitement about the milestone.
India’s Startup Funding Shows Resilience with $145M+ Raised
Indian startups raised major funding rounds this week, led by MoEngage and Lighthouse Canton, highlighting strong investor confidence across sectors.
How Brex Used Claude AI to Write 80% of Its New Codebase
Brex leveraged Anthropic’s Claude AI to write 80% of a new codebase, boosting automation and compliance in financial services.
Google in Talks to Boost Anthropic Investment
Google is in early talks to increase its investment in AI startup Anthropic, according to Business Insider.
Google in Early Talks to Deepen Anthropic Investment
Google is reportedly in early discussions to increase its investment in AI firm Anthropic, signaling ongoing strategic moves in the AI sector.
SoftBank and OpenAI launch AI joint venture in Japan
SoftBank and OpenAI form a joint venture to sell enterprise AI solutions in Japan starting in 2026.
Iceland launches national AI pilot to aid teachers with lessons
Anthropic partners with Iceland to provide AI tools helping hundreds of teachers prepare lessons and materials in a national pilot program.
Anthropic Expands AI Presence With New Paris and Munich Offices
Anthropic opens new AI offices in Paris and Munich, increasing its European hubs to five amid rising demand and investment in 2025.
Anthropic Opens New AI Offices in Paris and Munich in 2025
US AI startup Anthropic expands in Europe with new offices in Paris and Munich amid growing AI investment in 2025.
Anthropic Expands to Paris and Munich in 2025
Anthropic opens new offices in Paris and Munich, expanding its AI business amid strong European market growth in 2025.
Trump Administration Rejects Federal Bailout for AI Firms
The Trump administration rules out government bailouts for AI companies after OpenAI’s CFO suggested possible federal financing guarantees.
Parents Sue OpenAI Over Son's Death Linked to ChatGPT
Texas parents sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT contributed to their son's suicide this summer.
OpenAI urges US to expand Chips Act tax credit for AI centers
OpenAI asks US to extend 35% Chips Act tax credit to AI data centers to cut costs and boost domestic AI infrastructure investment.
Ontario court allows Canadian publishers’ lawsuit vs OpenAI
Ontario court rules Canadian news publishers’ copyright lawsuit against OpenAI can proceed, rejecting OpenAI’s motion to dismiss or suspend.
OpenAI Seeks Chips Act Tax Credit Expansion for AI Data Centers
OpenAI asks U.S. to broaden Chips Act tax credit to cover AI data centers and infrastructure, aiming to lower costs and speed deployment.
OpenAI Faces Scrutiny Over Size and Potential Need for Government Backing
OpenAI leaders address concerns the company may be “too big to fail,” sparking debate over tech sector risks and government role.
Oracle Stock Drops After AI Deal Gains Reversed
Oracle’s stock surged 36% on Sept. 10 but lost those gains amid investor doubts about OpenAI deals and AI revenue prospects.
33 US AI Startups Raised $100M+ in Funding in 2025
In 2025, 33 US AI startups secured $100M+ funding rounds, continuing strong venture capital momentum from 2024.
US AI Startups Lead Funding Surge in H1 2025 Amid VC Challenges
US AI startups captured 64.1% of deal value in H1 2025 as many VC funds outside AI faced fundraising difficulties.