AI boom masks fundraising struggles for non-AI startups | TechCrunch
Post-pandemic recovery varies; AI companies thrive while non-AI companies struggle for funding and higher valuations.
AI labs are fragmenting because of ego clashes and commercial pressures. It's about to drive a wave of new startups.
New startups are emerging from existing AI labs amidst conflicts and differences.
Investor interest in AI startups is at an all-time high, boosting their growth.
Fragmentation in AI labs is resulting in significant recruitment and startup formation.
Elon Musk's $6 billion xAI fundraise shows he's serious about building an AI contender
Elon Musk's xAI raised $6 billion, positioning it as a major AI contender with intentions to create an alternative in the industry.
Investors have a 'tough time' with AI
Billions invested in AI startups demand differentiation between valuable and commoditized models.
Mayfield allocates $100M to AI incubator modeled after its entrepreneur-in-residence program | TechCrunch
Mayfield Fund's new AI Garage initiative aims to support ideation-stage startups in the AI space, focusing on innovative strategies distinct from competitors.
The hottest AI startups are raising back-to-back funding rounds. Suddenly, it's feeling very 2021 in Silicon Valley for a chosen few.
AI startups are rapidly securing funding, indicating a resurgence reminiscent of 2021, but also risking inflated valuations.
Investors are increasingly eager to fund AI companies, leading to high valuations and aggressive funding rounds.
AI boom masks fundraising struggles for non-AI startups | TechCrunch
Post-pandemic recovery varies; AI companies thrive while non-AI companies struggle for funding and higher valuations.
AI labs are fragmenting because of ego clashes and commercial pressures. It's about to drive a wave of new startups.
New startups are emerging from existing AI labs amidst conflicts and differences.
Investor interest in AI startups is at an all-time high, boosting their growth.
Fragmentation in AI labs is resulting in significant recruitment and startup formation.
Elon Musk's $6 billion xAI fundraise shows he's serious about building an AI contender
Elon Musk's xAI raised $6 billion, positioning it as a major AI contender with intentions to create an alternative in the industry.
Investors have a 'tough time' with AI
Billions invested in AI startups demand differentiation between valuable and commoditized models.
Mayfield allocates $100M to AI incubator modeled after its entrepreneur-in-residence program | TechCrunch
Mayfield Fund's new AI Garage initiative aims to support ideation-stage startups in the AI space, focusing on innovative strategies distinct from competitors.
The hottest AI startups are raising back-to-back funding rounds. Suddenly, it's feeling very 2021 in Silicon Valley for a chosen few.
AI startups are rapidly securing funding, indicating a resurgence reminiscent of 2021, but also risking inflated valuations.
Investors are increasingly eager to fund AI companies, leading to high valuations and aggressive funding rounds.
These 10 startups are using AI to disrupt healthcare payments as public outrage toward insurers mounts
Health insurers are facing backlash for denying patient claims, compelling investors to support AI startups aiming to improve healthcare billing processes.
Disrupt 2024 Side Events schedule and companies hosting | TechCrunch
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 features a variety of Side Events to enhance networking and engagement among attendees and the local community.
Disrupt 2024 Side Events schedule and companies hosting | TechCrunch
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 will feature diverse Side Events from October 26 to November 1, enhancing attendee engagement in Silicon Valley.
SF's Premier "Founder/VC/Artist" Holiday Party (2024)
This holiday party connects founders, VCs, and artists in San Francisco through an immersive experience of music and creativity across three distinct venues.
Disrupt 2024 Side Events schedule and companies hosting | TechCrunch
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 features a variety of Side Events to enhance networking and engagement among attendees and the local community.
Disrupt 2024 Side Events schedule and companies hosting | TechCrunch
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 will feature diverse Side Events from October 26 to November 1, enhancing attendee engagement in Silicon Valley.
SF's Premier "Founder/VC/Artist" Holiday Party (2024)
This holiday party connects founders, VCs, and artists in San Francisco through an immersive experience of music and creativity across three distinct venues.
Microsoft and Nvidia are teaming up to support UK AI startups - and they want to attract firms outside of London and the South East
Microsoft and Nvidia have launched a generative AI accelerator tailored for UK startups, focusing on fostering economic growth and innovation.
Inflection CEO says it's done trying to make next generation AI models | TechCrunch
Inflection AI has shifted focus from competing in next-gen AI models to serving enterprise customers, following a significant leadership change and acquisitions.
Microsoft and Amazon's AI ambitions spark regulatory rumble
Regulators are investigating Microsoft and Amazon's AI startup investments for potential antitrust concerns in the UK.
Microsoft and Nvidia are teaming up to support UK AI startups - and they want to attract firms outside of London and the South East
Microsoft and Nvidia have launched a generative AI accelerator tailored for UK startups, focusing on fostering economic growth and innovation.
Inflection CEO says it's done trying to make next generation AI models | TechCrunch
Inflection AI has shifted focus from competing in next-gen AI models to serving enterprise customers, following a significant leadership change and acquisitions.
Microsoft and Amazon's AI ambitions spark regulatory rumble
Regulators are investigating Microsoft and Amazon's AI startup investments for potential antitrust concerns in the UK.
Generative AI presents potential productivity boosts but faces challenges in meeting long-term customer and revenue needs amid high expectations.
AI startups face a rough financial reality check
AI startups are facing financial pressure and struggling to turn profits, particularly in generative AI development.
AI Briefing: How political startups are helping small political campaigns scale content and ads with AI
AI startups like BattlegroundAI are leveraging advanced language models to empower political campaigns in creating content quickly and efficiently.
This German startup is Europe's best hope for competing with Silicon Valley
Aleph Alpha shifts focus from developing independent AI models to offering software solutions for AI use in enterprises, adapting to market consolidation.
Anthropic is expanding to Europe and raising more money | TechCrunch
Anthropic launches Claude AI assistant in Europe with multi-language support, expanding API and seeking additional funding amidst growing investor interest in generative AI.
Las empresas emergentes de IA enfrentan la cruda realidad economica
The financial pressure on leading AI startups indicates the beginning of the end of the AI boom, with challenges in bridging revenue gaps.
From a bang to a whisper: Where AI goes next
Generative AI presents potential productivity boosts but faces challenges in meeting long-term customer and revenue needs amid high expectations.
AI startups face a rough financial reality check
AI startups are facing financial pressure and struggling to turn profits, particularly in generative AI development.
AI Briefing: How political startups are helping small political campaigns scale content and ads with AI
AI startups like BattlegroundAI are leveraging advanced language models to empower political campaigns in creating content quickly and efficiently.
This German startup is Europe's best hope for competing with Silicon Valley
Aleph Alpha shifts focus from developing independent AI models to offering software solutions for AI use in enterprises, adapting to market consolidation.
Anthropic is expanding to Europe and raising more money | TechCrunch
Anthropic launches Claude AI assistant in Europe with multi-language support, expanding API and seeking additional funding amidst growing investor interest in generative AI.
Las empresas emergentes de IA enfrentan la cruda realidad economica
The financial pressure on leading AI startups indicates the beginning of the end of the AI boom, with challenges in bridging revenue gaps.
Google hired me as a UX engineer without a college degree. I pushed past imposter syndrome to land the job.
Edwin Toh emphasizes that unconventional paths and practical experience can lead to success, as demonstrated by his journey from intern to a prominent professional.
Anthropic just launched a $100 million investment fund for AI startups
Anthropic and Menlo Ventures are launching a $100 million fund to invest in AI startups across various sectors.
Google hired me as a UX engineer without a college degree. I pushed past imposter syndrome to land the job.
Edwin Toh emphasizes that unconventional paths and practical experience can lead to success, as demonstrated by his journey from intern to a prominent professional.
Anthropic just launched a $100 million investment fund for AI startups
Anthropic and Menlo Ventures are launching a $100 million fund to invest in AI startups across various sectors.
Big tech companies are using complex deal structures, like licensing technology and hiring key employees, to acquire AI start-ups without directly buying them.
The Prompt: What Happens When We Hit The 'Data Wall'?
Companies are using AI like Google's Gemini chatbot for Olympics advertising, sparking mixed reactions.
Perplexity is cutting newsrooms a check following plagiarism accusations
Perplexity is launching a revenue-sharing program with publishing partners to address plagiarism accusations.
The U.S. reigns supreme in AI startups while China ensures chatbots have 'core socialist values'
The U.S. leads globally in AI startup creation and private-sector investment over the past decade.
This tiny island nation has more AI startups per capita than the United States
Malta aims to become an AI hub by 2030, leveraging AI technology for various applications.
Cognition Seeks $2 Billion Valuation for AI Code-Writing Tool
Cognition Labs aims for multibillion-dollar valuation with AI coding tool
AI companies experiencing significant valuation jumps
Big tech companies are plowing money into AI startups, which could help them dodge antitrust concerns | TechCrunch
Corporate interest in AI startups is booming, with large investments from big players like Amazon and Microsoft's quasi-mergers.
UK probes Amazon and Microsoft over AI partnerships with Mistral, Anthropic, and Inflection | TechCrunch
The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority is investigating close-knit tie-ups and hiring practices involving Microsoft, Amazon, and AI startups for potential impacts on competition.
Cognition Seeks $2 Billion Valuation for AI Code-Writing Tool
Cognition Labs aims for multibillion-dollar valuation with AI coding tool
AI companies experiencing significant valuation jumps
Big tech companies are plowing money into AI startups, which could help them dodge antitrust concerns | TechCrunch
Corporate interest in AI startups is booming, with large investments from big players like Amazon and Microsoft's quasi-mergers.
UK probes Amazon and Microsoft over AI partnerships with Mistral, Anthropic, and Inflection | TechCrunch
The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority is investigating close-knit tie-ups and hiring practices involving Microsoft, Amazon, and AI startups for potential impacts on competition.
Alchemist's latest batch puts AI to work as accelerator expands to Tokyo, Doha | TechCrunch
AI startups are focusing on specific vertical plays rather than competing with giants like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Camille Manso: Looking forward with AI | MarTech
Silicon Foundry focuses on marketing use cases for AI startups and helps connect corporations with innovative solutions without holding equity in startups.
Your AI-native startup ain't the same as a typical SaaS company | TechCrunch
AI startups face unique challenges compared to typical SaaS companies.
The Unsexy Future of Generative AI Is Enterprise Apps
Venture capital funding is increasingly focused on core AI technologies and specific vertical applications rather than general-purpose middleware.
How European disability tech startups are leveraging AI | TechCrunch
AI-enabled startups like Acapela, Knisper, Visualfy, and Whispp are focusing on accessibility solutions for a larger customer base.
AI Startups Are Suddenly In Huge Trouble
The AI startup bubble is bursting, causing financial struggles and unrealistic investor expectations.
OpenAI Startup Fund quietly raises $15M | TechCrunch
OpenAI Startup Fund quietly closed a $15 million tranche, managed by Ian Hathaway, using SPVs for investments in AI-related startups.
Why code-testing startup Nova AI uses open source LLMs more than OpenAI
Code testing by developers is not ideal due to bias and reluctance. AI startups like Nova AI focus on automated end-to-end testing tools.
Lambda borrows half a billion dollars to grow its GPU cloud
Lambda Labs secured a $500 million loan to expand GPU accelerators-as-a-service.
Asset-based loan model allows Lambda to provide accelerators without long-term contracts, targeting AI startups.
Glovatrix Is Building AI Gloves to Help Speech Impaired Speak Again
Generative artificial intelligence has seen rapid growth since 2022 impacting various sectors.
Glovatrix, an Indian startup, aims to help those with speech and hearing impairments using AI technology.
UK and US to jointly develop AI test suites to tackle risks
US and UK collaborate on AI test suites for safety in AI development
Agreement aims to align scientific approaches and create robust test suites
#NYCtech Week in Review: 3/24/24 - 3/30/24
AI-powered startups in NYC raised significant funding in Series C rounds.
Various sectors such as marketing, investment accounting, substance abuse treatment, and AI voice platforms witnessed substantial investment growth.
AI startups in Europe competing for technical talent
DeepMind faces competition and employee exits
The ultimate guide to getting a job in AI
AI startups raised close to $50 billion in funding last year. Job-seekers in AI-related roles can earn significantly higher salaries.
Recruiters hiring for AI-focused roles look for a variety of positions including research scientists, engineers, product managers, and hardware engineers.