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Irregular Secures $80M to Boost AI Security for Frontier Models AI security firm Irregular has announced a major milestone: an $80 million funding round led by Sequoia Capital and Redpoint Ventures, with participation from notable industry leaders including Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport. This new investment values Irregular at $450 million,
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Keplar Raises $3.2M to Transform Market Research with Voice AI Traditional market research has long been a resource-intensive process, requiring Fortune 500 companies to employ specialized firms, endure lengthy timelines, and absorb significant costs. Now, Keplar, a voice AI-powered startup, is changing the game by automating customer interviews and
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China Blocks Nvidia AI Chip Sales to Domestic Tech Giants In a significant move impacting the global AI industry, China has officially prohibited its tech companies from purchasing Nvidia’s advanced AI chips. This decision, announced by China’s Cyberspace Administration, marks a new phase in the ongoing technology standoff
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AI Startups Take Center Stage in Defense Innovation Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the defense landscape, and few companies illustrate this shift better than Mach Industries. Founded by Ethan Thornton out of MIT in 2023, Mach Industries is challenging legacy defense contractors by bringing AI-native speed, agility, and innovation to
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Amazon Introduces Advanced AI Agent for Marketplace Sellers Amazon has announced a major upgrade to its Seller Assistant, rolling out an always-on AI agent designed to help third-party sellers manage their businesses more efficiently and proactively. This new development signifies Amazon's continued focus on integrating AI-driven solutions into
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Google Ventures Backs Blacksmith with $10M to Speed Up Software Delivery In a significant move underscoring the fast-evolving landscape of AI-driven software development, Blacksmith has secured a $10 million Series A round, just four months after its initial seed funding. The round, led by Google Ventures (GV), closed in a
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Meta Connect 2025: Key Announcements, AI Smart Glasses, and How to Watch Meta Connect 2025, Meta’s flagship annual conference, is set to kick off on Wednesday, promising a showcase of the company’s latest innovations in AI-powered wearables, VR technology, and Metaverse development. This year’s event will be
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Silicon Valley Accelerates AI Agent Training with Simulated Environments As the capabilities of AI agents advance, the tech industry is doubling down on a key training method: simulated environments. These digital workspaces, known as reinforcement learning (RL) environments, are quickly becoming essential for developing robust AI agents that can handle
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Gemini Rises to No.1 on App Store with Nano Banana AI Model Surge Google's Gemini app has achieved a major milestone, overtaking OpenAI's ChatGPT to become the top-ranked app on the U.S. App Store. This surge in popularity follows the August release of Gemini’
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OpenAI Introduces New Safeguards for ChatGPT Users Under 18 OpenAI has unveiled significant policy changes aimed at making ChatGPT safer for teenagers and children. With growing concerns about the impact of AI chatbots on younger users, these updates reflect a proactive approach to user safety, especially for those under 18.
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D-ID Expands Global AI Video Offerings with Simpleshow Acquisition AI-powered video generation platform D-ID has announced its acquisition of Berlin-based B2B video creation company Simpleshow. This move marks a significant step in D-ID’s strategy to accelerate its presence in the enterprise video and digital avatar market. What Does the
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YouTube Empowers Podcasters with AI-Driven Clips and Shorts Tools YouTube has unveiled a suite of AI-powered features designed to help podcasters amplify their reach, streamline video creation, and better engage with audiences. Announced at the Made on YouTube Live event in New York, these new tools are set to roll