Mira Murati’s New AI Lab Unveils Its Inaugural Product
Thinking Machines Lab, founded by former OpenAI experts, launches its first product aiming to push the boundaries of AI by fine-tuning advanced models, highlighting a new era in artificial intelligence development.
Resourcly Secures €2.7M Seed Funding to Optimize Parts Inventory and Boost Profits
Resourcly, an AI platform from Germany enhancing parts inventory management by harmonizing data and suggesting alternatives, raised €2.7M in seed funding. This investment led by venture capitalists aims to grow the platform's capabilities and market presence.
The Medical Travel Company Secures €3.8M to Enhance Its Comprehensive Medical Services
The Medical Travel Company has successfully raised €3.8 million to advance its medical service platform, enabling UK patients to access high-quality, affordable healthcare solutions through its innovative full-stack approach.
Enterprise Ireland Awards €1.1M to AI Innovations in Housing and Food Security
Enterprise Ireland has provided €1.1 million in funding to AI-based initiatives targeted at improving housing and food security. The investment supports innovative SETU projects utilizing artificial intelligence to tackle important challenges in these essential areas.
Qualtrics to Acquire Press Ganey Forsta in $6.75 Billion Deal to Enhance AI Capabilities
Qualtrics is set to acquire Press Ganey Forsta for $6.75 billion, aiming to boost its AI capabilities in the experience management space. This acquisition will help Qualtrics deliver enhanced and integrated solutions to its customers.
Startup Aims to Ignite a Deep Learning Revolution in the US
A US startup addresses the country's slowdown in open source AI development by offering a bold approach to democratize AI, allowing broader access to reinforcement learning technology.
byFounders: Pioneering the Future of AI and Innovation in the Nordics
byFounders stands out as a key early venture capital player in the Nordics and Baltics, fostering innovation and AI development. It plays a crucial role in nurturing startups and shaping the 'New Nordics'' tech landscape through collaboration and investment.
SoftBank Acquires ABB's Robotics Division for $5.4 Billion to Advance Physical AI
SoftBank Group is making a significant move into the robotics sector by acquiring ABB's Robotics division for $5.4 billion. The acquisition underscores SoftBank's commitment to advancing Physical AI technologies and marks a strategic shift as ABB divests this arm of its business.
Phagos Secures €25 Million in Series A Funding to Fight Bacterial Infections
Phagos, a Paris-based biotech firm, raised €25 million in Series A funding led by CapAgro and others to develop treatments against bacterial diseases, four years after its founding.
Meta Encourages Metaverse Team to Boost Productivity by Using AI
Meta's metaverse leader urges employees to leverage AI technology across workflows to enhance speed and efficiency, signaling a strategic shift toward deeper AI integration within the company.
TELUS Expands Purpose-Driven Tech Initiatives in the UK
TELUS is increasing its technology investments in the UK to address critical challenges in healthcare, food supply, and digital service sectors, aiming to deliver innovative solutions that transform these industries.
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman Discusses the Future of Edge and AI-Driven Browsing
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman discusses how the Edge browser is evolving with AI, particularly through Copilot Mode, as Microsoft joins the competitive AI browser landscape alongside Google and others.
Why ‘Physical AI’ Will Follow the Current Surge in Venture Capital for AI
Alberto Onetti from Mind the Bridge discusses findings from the Scaleup Summit San Francisco 2025, emphasizing the AI sectors receiving the most venture capital funding and predicting the rise of 'Physical AI' as the next significant trend in artificial intelligence.
AI-Driven Robot Shows Remarkable Resilience Against Severe Damage
Researchers have developed an AI system capable of managing various robotic forms, enabling it to handle unfamiliar machines and survive severe damages like chainsaw attacks. This breakthrough highlights the potential for highly adaptable, resilient robots in challenging environments.
US Tech Giants Announce $45 Billion Investment in UK AI Sector
Microsoft and Nvidia plan to invest up to $45 billion in the UK AI sector, highlighting the strong interest of US tech giants in advancing artificial intelligence development during President Donald Trump's state visit.
OpenAI Introduces New Safety Measures for Teens
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced new safety features aimed at protecting teenagers, including an age-prediction system and updated parental controls. These measures are part of OpenAI's efforts to address growing concerns about youth safety on their platforms.
Zoom Introduces Photorealistic AI Avatars for Meetings and Enhanced AI Features
Zoom will soon enable users to join meetings as photorealistic AI avatars, mimicking their movements and appearance, enhancing remote presence. Additionally, new AI features include real-time voice translation in multiple languages and an upgraded assistant for scheduling and note-taking across various platforms. Security measures will authenticate avatar use to prevent misuse.
Notion Launches AI Agents to Automate Workflow and Task Management
Notion's new AI Agents, launched in the Notion 3.0 update, serve as automated teammates that can build and manage content, search across platforms, and personalize their actions based on user habits. These agents help automate tasks such as email marketing, feedback analysis, and meeting note management, enhancing productivity and workflow efficiency.
How Distillation Reduces AI Model Size and Cost
Distillation is a key method in AI that allows researchers to use a large and expensive model to train another smaller and cheaper model, making AI technology more accessible and cost-effective.
Meta Enhances Facebook Dating with AI to Combat Swipe Fatigue
Meta deploys AI tools in Facebook Dating to ease swipe fatigue, including a chatbot for personalized match searches and profile tips, plus a weekly 'Meet Cute' auto-match feature.