OpenAI buys tiny health records startup Torch for, reportedly, $100M: AI health records startup Torch will be using its tech for OpenAI's new ChatGPT Health, according to co-founder Ilya Abyzov. Read More |
Digg launches its new Reddit rival to the public: Digg, a reboot of an earlier social news site, is now relaunching as a Reddit competitor focused on communities. Read More |
The rise of 'micro' apps: non-developers are writing apps instead of buying them: A new era of app creation is here. It's fun, it's fast, and it's fleeting. Read More |
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| Parloa triples its valuation in 8 months to $3B with $350M raise: The massive round was led by existing investor General Catalyst, with participation from other returning backers. Read More |
AI video startup, Higgsfield, founded by ex-Snap exec, lands $1.3B valuation: Higgsfield says it's on a $200 million annual revenue run rate. So it opened its previous Series A round back up and sold another $80 million in shares. Read More |
AI journalism startup Symbolic.ai signs deal with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp: The startup claims its AI platform can help optimize editorial processes and research. Read More |
AI security firm, depthfirst, announces $40 million Series A: The company used an AI-native platform to help companies fight threats. Read More |
Indian SpaceX rival EtherealX hits 5x valuation as it readies engine tests: EtherealX is ramping engine tests and building a 150-acre rocket campus in India as it targets a 2027 launch mission. Read More |
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India's Emversity doubles valuation as it scales workers AI can't replace: Emversity has raised $30 million in a new round as it scales job-ready training in India. Read More |
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