SpeakOn's dictation device is a good idea marred by platform limitations: This $129 device uses MagSafe to stick on the back of an iPhone to power transcription across apps Read More
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ComfyUI hits $500M valuation as creators seek more control over AI-generated media: ComfyUI, whose tools give creators more control over AI image, video, and audio generation, just raised $30 million. Read More
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Why Cohere is merging with Aleph Alpha: Canadian AI startup Cohere is taking over Germany-based Aleph Alpha with support from Lidl’s owner, Schwarz Group. With the blessing of their governments, the companies intend to offer a sovereign alternative to enterprises in an AI landscape dominated by American players. Read More
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StrictlyVC kicks off the event series in SF in less than a week. Join unfiltered fireside chats on fundraising, what it takes to build a physical AI breakthrough, and more with industry leaders like Eclipse Ventures co-founder Lior Susan, Replit co-founder Amjad Masad, and more. Make high-value connections that actually move the needle. Tickets are limited.
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Two college kids raise a $5.1 million pre-seed to build an AI social network in iMessage: Series, a social networking app that's grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech. Read More
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Steve Ballmer blasts founder he backed who pleaded guilty to fraud: 'I was duped and feel silly': Steve Ballmer wrote a fiery letter in the sentencing of disgraced founder Joseph Sanberg documenting all the harm that's befalling him as an investor. Read More
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Google to invest up to $40B in Anthropic in cash and compute: Google plans up to $40B investment in Anthropic as AI rivals race to secure massive compute capacity, following the limited release of its powerful, cybersecurity-focused Mythos model. Read More
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To buy this Bay Area home, you’ll need Anthropic equity: Someone’s offering an unusual deal for a 13-acre property in Mill Valley, just north of South Francisco. Read More
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Meta's loss is Thinking Machines' gain: Meta has been poaching talent from Thinking Machines Lab. But it's a two-way street. Read More
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