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#openai

Abu Dhabi-backed firm in talks to invest in OpenAI chip venture, FT reports

Abu Dhabi's MGX in early discussions to invest in OpenAI's chip venture
AI startups saw significant investment growth in the US last year, with OpenAI's ChatGPT gaining attention

Elon Musk's xAI moves into OpenAI's old HQ | TechCrunch

xAI, founded by Elon Musk, has moved into the former OpenAI office in the Mission district, highlighting the area's emerging role in AI startups.

Sam Altman warned OpenAI will 'steamroll' AI startups. I run one. Here's why I'm not worried

AI startups need to innovate continuously to avoid obsolescence amidst breakthroughs by major players like OpenAI and Anthropic.

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman returns three months after leaving ChatGPT maker

Greg Brockman has returned to OpenAI after three months, focusing on technical challenges with CEO Sam Altman.

Equity: Bret Taylor has a brand new AI startup | TechCrunch

Bret Taylor, former Facebook CTO, is building a new company called Sierra that uses closed and open-source AI models.
Sierra chains together AI models to avoid hallucinations and enable AI agents to execute tasks for customers. Chained LLMs could become a trend.

Abu Dhabi-backed firm in talks to invest in OpenAI chip venture, FT reports

Abu Dhabi's MGX in early discussions to invest in OpenAI's chip venture
AI startups saw significant investment growth in the US last year, with OpenAI's ChatGPT gaining attention

Elon Musk's xAI moves into OpenAI's old HQ | TechCrunch

xAI, founded by Elon Musk, has moved into the former OpenAI office in the Mission district, highlighting the area's emerging role in AI startups.

Sam Altman warned OpenAI will 'steamroll' AI startups. I run one. Here's why I'm not worried

AI startups need to innovate continuously to avoid obsolescence amidst breakthroughs by major players like OpenAI and Anthropic.

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman returns three months after leaving ChatGPT maker

Greg Brockman has returned to OpenAI after three months, focusing on technical challenges with CEO Sam Altman.

Equity: Bret Taylor has a brand new AI startup | TechCrunch

Bret Taylor, former Facebook CTO, is building a new company called Sierra that uses closed and open-source AI models.
Sierra chains together AI models to avoid hallucinations and enable AI agents to execute tasks for customers. Chained LLMs could become a trend.
moreopenai
#microsoft

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.

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.

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.
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#innovation

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.

Meet the 5 AI startups shortlisted for World Summit AI 2024

World Summit AI 2024 will showcase innovative early-stage AI startups aiming to transform various industries through their unique solutions.

OpenAI demands investors shun rivals such as Anthropic, Elon Musk's xAI

OpenAI's funding strategy may reshape venture capital dynamics, leading to increased competition among AI startups and a potential stifling of innovation.

Betaworks focuses on AI applications in its latest Camp | TechCrunch

Betaworks seeks startups creating innovative AI applications to enhance user experience and productivity.

13 companies from YC Demo Day 1 that are worth paying attention to | TechCrunch

Y Combinator's Demo Day highlights the dominance of AI startups, particularly in improving various industries and processes.

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.

Meet the 5 AI startups shortlisted for World Summit AI 2024

World Summit AI 2024 will showcase innovative early-stage AI startups aiming to transform various industries through their unique solutions.

OpenAI demands investors shun rivals such as Anthropic, Elon Musk's xAI

OpenAI's funding strategy may reshape venture capital dynamics, leading to increased competition among AI startups and a potential stifling of innovation.

Betaworks focuses on AI applications in its latest Camp | TechCrunch

Betaworks seeks startups creating innovative AI applications to enhance user experience and productivity.

13 companies from YC Demo Day 1 that are worth paying attention to | TechCrunch

Y Combinator's Demo Day highlights the dominance of AI startups, particularly in improving various industries and processes.
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#investment-trends

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.

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 startups are red hot. Check out 40 pitch decks used by founders to land funds from some of the biggest tech investors.

The AI startup ecosystem is booming with $84 billion in funding in 2024, driven by innovations like ChatGPT.

AI startups face a rough financial reality check

AI startups are facing financial pressure and struggling to turn profits, particularly in generative AI development.

The top AI deals in Europe this year | TechCrunch

AI startups are defying venture capital trends, attracting heavy investments despite overall market challenges.

Supersized seed rounds: The earliest stage of the startup market is getting out of control

The venture capital landscape is witnessing larger seed rounds, with more exceeding $5 million, driven by increased investor interest and funding.
Major VC firms are driving seed round inflation by writing bigger checks, influenced by the rising AI startup market.

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.

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 startups are red hot. Check out 40 pitch decks used by founders to land funds from some of the biggest tech investors.

The AI startup ecosystem is booming with $84 billion in funding in 2024, driven by innovations like ChatGPT.

AI startups face a rough financial reality check

AI startups are facing financial pressure and struggling to turn profits, particularly in generative AI development.

The top AI deals in Europe this year | TechCrunch

AI startups are defying venture capital trends, attracting heavy investments despite overall market challenges.

Supersized seed rounds: The earliest stage of the startup market is getting out of control

The venture capital landscape is witnessing larger seed rounds, with more exceeding $5 million, driven by increased investor interest and funding.
Major VC firms are driving seed round inflation by writing bigger checks, influenced by the rising AI startup market.
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#automation

AI Startups Fueling the Next Wave of AI Innovation at ODSC West

Startups are transforming industries with AI-driven solutions that enhance efficiency, automation, and decision-making processes for businesses.

Exclusive: Lorikeet, an AI customer service platform, comes out of stealth with $5 million in seed funding

AI startup Lorikeet aims to revolutionize customer service automation in complex industries, competing with giants by solving tough problems uniquely.

AI Startups Fueling the Next Wave of AI Innovation at ODSC West

Startups are transforming industries with AI-driven solutions that enhance efficiency, automation, and decision-making processes for businesses.

Exclusive: Lorikeet, an AI customer service platform, comes out of stealth with $5 million in seed funding

AI startup Lorikeet aims to revolutionize customer service automation in complex industries, competing with giants by solving tough problems uniquely.
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#investment

16 Changes to the Way Enterprises Are Building and Buying Generative AI

Generative AI made a significant impact on consumer spending in 2023.
Enterprise engagement with genAI is growing rapidly, with leaders tripling their budgets.

French startup Poolside nears $3B valuation for AI that can write code

Poolside is developing an advanced LLM for code generation and is raising significant investment, signaling strong interest in AI technology.

Eric Schmidt's SandboxAQ aims for $5B valuation for its AI/quantum Google moonshot | TechCrunch

SandboxAQ, a spinout from Alphabet, is seeking to raise funds again, targeting a valuation of $5 billion despite recent significant investments.

Are these the best European countries for AI start-ups?

Sweden ranks high for AI startups with 1,127% revenue growth amid intense global competition.

In 2024, it really is better to run a startup in San Francisco, according to data and founders who've relocated | TechCrunch

San Francisco's tech ecosystem remains the largest hub for AI talent and investment in the U.S., attracting international founders to relocate.

The UK has 'seismic' AI potential, says AWS startup leader - but startups still need skills support

AI startups are balancing investment opportunities in generative AI with the challenge of standing out in a crowded market.

16 Changes to the Way Enterprises Are Building and Buying Generative AI

Generative AI made a significant impact on consumer spending in 2023.
Enterprise engagement with genAI is growing rapidly, with leaders tripling their budgets.

French startup Poolside nears $3B valuation for AI that can write code

Poolside is developing an advanced LLM for code generation and is raising significant investment, signaling strong interest in AI technology.

Eric Schmidt's SandboxAQ aims for $5B valuation for its AI/quantum Google moonshot | TechCrunch

SandboxAQ, a spinout from Alphabet, is seeking to raise funds again, targeting a valuation of $5 billion despite recent significant investments.

Are these the best European countries for AI start-ups?

Sweden ranks high for AI startups with 1,127% revenue growth amid intense global competition.

In 2024, it really is better to run a startup in San Francisco, according to data and founders who've relocated | TechCrunch

San Francisco's tech ecosystem remains the largest hub for AI talent and investment in the U.S., attracting international founders to relocate.

The UK has 'seismic' AI potential, says AWS startup leader - but startups still need skills support

AI startups are balancing investment opportunities in generative AI with the challenge of standing out in a crowded market.
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#funding

AI startup Poolside raises $500M as AI coding market booms

Poolside has raised $500 million and reached a $3 billion valuation without launching a product yet.

AI startup Poolside nears $3 billion valuation

Poolside, an AI software startup, is valued at $3 billion pre-product launch, indicative of strong investor interest in AI despite market cooling.

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.

Sources: Mistral AI raising at a $6B valuation, Softbank 'not in' but DST is | TechCrunch

Investors focusing on foundational AI startups to avoid chasing fads.

VanEck to Invest in Early Stage Ventures Including Crypto With New $30M Fund

VanEck launches a $30 million fund to invest in early-stage fintech, digital asset, and AI startups.

AI startup Poolside raises $500M as AI coding market booms

Poolside has raised $500 million and reached a $3 billion valuation without launching a product yet.

AI startup Poolside nears $3 billion valuation

Poolside, an AI software startup, is valued at $3 billion pre-product launch, indicative of strong investor interest in AI despite market cooling.

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.

Sources: Mistral AI raising at a $6B valuation, Softbank 'not in' but DST is | TechCrunch

Investors focusing on foundational AI startups to avoid chasing fads.

VanEck to Invest in Early Stage Ventures Including Crypto With New $30M Fund

VanEck launches a $30 million fund to invest in early-stage fintech, digital asset, and AI startups.
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#techcrunch-disrupt-2024

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.

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.
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#generative-ai

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.

Eye On AI: Valuations Are Not Slowing Down

Voice AI startup ElevenLabs raised an $80 million Series B at a unicorn valuation, representing a 10x jump from its Series A valuation in June 2021.
Anthropic, an OpenAI rival, is reportedly in discussions to raise $750 million at a valuation of up to $18.4 billion, marking a 4.5x valuation jump in nine months.

EU wants to upgrade its supercomputers to support generative AI startups | TechCrunch

EU lawmakers are presenting a package of support measures to boost homegrown AI startups and scale ups in the generative AI race.
The EU's compute infrastructure has not been optimized for training disruptive generative AI models, and this is seen as a missing component in the EU's AI strategy.
The AI innovation package aims to provide support in areas such as high-performance computing infrastructure and access to necessary skills and talent.

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.

Black Forest Labs, the company that powers Grok's image generation, is raising another $100M on a $1B valuation, say sources | TechCrunch

Black Forest Labs is attracting significant investment due to their innovative technology and strong founding team.

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.

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.

Eye On AI: Valuations Are Not Slowing Down

Voice AI startup ElevenLabs raised an $80 million Series B at a unicorn valuation, representing a 10x jump from its Series A valuation in June 2021.
Anthropic, an OpenAI rival, is reportedly in discussions to raise $750 million at a valuation of up to $18.4 billion, marking a 4.5x valuation jump in nine months.

EU wants to upgrade its supercomputers to support generative AI startups | TechCrunch

EU lawmakers are presenting a package of support measures to boost homegrown AI startups and scale ups in the generative AI race.
The EU's compute infrastructure has not been optimized for training disruptive generative AI models, and this is seen as a missing component in the EU's AI strategy.
The AI innovation package aims to provide support in areas such as high-performance computing infrastructure and access to necessary skills and talent.

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.

Black Forest Labs, the company that powers Grok's image generation, is raising another $100M on a $1B valuation, say sources | TechCrunch

Black Forest Labs is attracting significant investment due to their innovative technology and strong founding team.

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.
moregenerative-ai
#y-combinator

9 startups that stood out on YC Demo Day 2 | TechCrunch

AI continues to dominate Y Combinator's Summer 2024 Demo Day, with innovative applications across various industries.

These AI startups stood out the most in Y Combinator's Winter 2024 batch | TechCrunch

Funding for AI startups surged in 2023, reaching $25.2 billion.
AI startups dominated Y Combinator's Winter 2024 Demo Day with 86 ventures.

9 startups that stood out on YC Demo Day 2 | TechCrunch

AI continues to dominate Y Combinator's Summer 2024 Demo Day, with innovative applications across various industries.

These AI startups stood out the most in Y Combinator's Winter 2024 batch | TechCrunch

Funding for AI startups surged in 2023, reaching $25.2 billion.
AI startups dominated Y Combinator's Winter 2024 Demo Day with 86 ventures.
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#venture-capital

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.

6 ways AI can help launch your next business venture

Opportunities for new business launches in AI abound for tech professionals.

AI and Tech Startups to Get 100m Investment Injection with Scott Dylan launching NexaTech Ventures

New venture capital firm NexaTech Ventures aims to transform AI start-up support by combining funding with strategic guidance and mentorship for long-term success.

SparkLabs closes $50M fund to back AI startups | TechCrunch

SparkLabs has launched a new $50 million fund to invest in AI startups globally, indicating the sector's growing significance.

AI startups should brace for a wave of down rounds, investors say. Here's how it might play out.

AI startups raised over $35 billion in 2024, yet many are facing inflated valuations and challenges with raising capital.

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.

6 ways AI can help launch your next business venture

Opportunities for new business launches in AI abound for tech professionals.

AI and Tech Startups to Get 100m Investment Injection with Scott Dylan launching NexaTech Ventures

New venture capital firm NexaTech Ventures aims to transform AI start-up support by combining funding with strategic guidance and mentorship for long-term success.

SparkLabs closes $50M fund to back AI startups | TechCrunch

SparkLabs has launched a new $50 million fund to invest in AI startups globally, indicating the sector's growing significance.

AI startups should brace for a wave of down rounds, investors say. Here's how it might play out.

AI startups raised over $35 billion in 2024, yet many are facing inflated valuations and challenges with raising capital.
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#entrepreneurship

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.
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#fundraising

AI startup Cohere seeks $5 billion valuation in latest fundraising

Cohere is in advanced talks to raise $500 million at a $5 billion valuation.
Cohere's annualized revenue increased from $13 million to $22 million, focusing on enterprise AI models.

Euro VCs welcome Balderton's fresh $1.3B but grumble about Europe's AI misses | TechCrunch

Balderton Capital raises $1.3 billion in total across two funds, reflecting a resurgence in European VC following a period of stagnation.

AI startup Cohere seeks $5 billion valuation in latest fundraising

Cohere is in advanced talks to raise $500 million at a $5 billion valuation.
Cohere's annualized revenue increased from $13 million to $22 million, focusing on enterprise AI models.

Euro VCs welcome Balderton's fresh $1.3B but grumble about Europe's AI misses | TechCrunch

Balderton Capital raises $1.3 billion in total across two funds, reflecting a resurgence in European VC following a period of stagnation.
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The New A.I. Deal: Buy Everything but the Company

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.
#ai-technology

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.

10 Effective Marketing Strategies for AI Startups

AI startups are at the forefront of a technological revolution, powered by machine learning, natural language processing, and automation.
AI technology presents unique challenges in marketing, requiring sophisticated strategies to engage and educate the audience.

Is there anything AI can't do? | TechCrunch

AI startups are rapidly increasing and expanding.
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT can aid coding and debugging effectively.

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.

10 Effective Marketing Strategies for AI Startups

AI startups are at the forefront of a technological revolution, powered by machine learning, natural language processing, and automation.
AI technology presents unique challenges in marketing, requiring sophisticated strategies to engage and educate the audience.

Is there anything AI can't do? | TechCrunch

AI startups are rapidly increasing and expanding.
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT can aid coding and debugging effectively.
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#tech-giants

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

FTC Launches Inquiry Into Artificial Intelligence Deals

U.S. antitrust enforcers are investigating the relationships between AI startups and tech giants.
The investigation will review investments and partnerships between AI developers and major cloud service providers.

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

FTC Launches Inquiry Into Artificial Intelligence Deals

U.S. antitrust enforcers are investigating the relationships between AI startups and tech giants.
The investigation will review investments and partnerships between AI developers and major cloud service providers.

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.
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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
#startup-investments

#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.

Dutch startups raised 576M in Q4 2023, number of scale-up deals decreased: Quarterly Startup Report

Q4 2023 saw a decrease in startup investments compared to the previous year, but it was still the best year yet for startup investments.
Biotech companies dominated the top 10 deals in Q4 2023, while AI startups received relatively modest funding.

#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.

Dutch startups raised 576M in Q4 2023, number of scale-up deals decreased: Quarterly Startup Report

Q4 2023 saw a decrease in startup investments compared to the previous year, but it was still the best year yet for startup investments.
Biotech companies dominated the top 10 deals in Q4 2023, while AI startups received relatively modest funding.
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#emad-mostaque

Stability AI CEO resigns because you can't beat centralized AI with more centralized AI | TechCrunch

Founder and CEO of Stability AI, Emad Mostaque, steps down for decentralized AI.
Stability AI appoints COO Shan Shan Wong and CTO Christian Laforte as interim co-CEOs.

StabilityAI chief resigns, raising doubts about AI start-up's future

StabilityAI's future is uncertain after its founder's departure, raising concerns about profitability.
Emad Mostaque resigned as CEO to focus on ensuring technology benefits humanity, leading to conflicting opinions on his leadership.

Stability AI CEO resigns because you can't beat centralized AI with more centralized AI | TechCrunch

Founder and CEO of Stability AI, Emad Mostaque, steps down for decentralized AI.
Stability AI appoints COO Shan Shan Wong and CTO Christian Laforte as interim co-CEOs.

StabilityAI chief resigns, raising doubts about AI start-up's future

StabilityAI's future is uncertain after its founder's departure, raising concerns about profitability.
Emad Mostaque resigned as CEO to focus on ensuring technology benefits humanity, leading to conflicting opinions on his leadership.
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Designing better UX for AI-8 best practices to follow

AI has become a central point of discussion in the tech industry, necessitating a focus on designing AI with a great user experience.
Designing AI products presents challenges related to basic usability errors and complex user experiences.
#nvidia

Watch: Why the AI world is gathering at Nvidia's GTC 2024 event this week | TechCrunch

Nvidia hosting a significant AI conference with Jensen Huang keynote
Expect announcements from various AI companies using Nvidia gear

Israel's OurCrowd partners with Nvidia to accelerate the next generation of AI startups

OurCrowd partners with Nvidia for AI startups
Application of AI in different business verticals is transformative

How much are Nvidia's rivals investing in startups? We investigated | TechCrunch

AI chipmakers like Nvidia, Intel, AMD, and Arm are aggressively investing in startups to expand their presence in the AI space.
Intel leads in startup investments with over $350 million deployed across 32 deals in 2023, focusing on various sectors beyond AI.

Watch: Why the AI world is gathering at Nvidia's GTC 2024 event this week | TechCrunch

Nvidia hosting a significant AI conference with Jensen Huang keynote
Expect announcements from various AI companies using Nvidia gear

Israel's OurCrowd partners with Nvidia to accelerate the next generation of AI startups

OurCrowd partners with Nvidia for AI startups
Application of AI in different business verticals is transformative

How much are Nvidia's rivals investing in startups? We investigated | TechCrunch

AI chipmakers like Nvidia, Intel, AMD, and Arm are aggressively investing in startups to expand their presence in the AI space.
Intel leads in startup investments with over $350 million deployed across 32 deals in 2023, focusing on various sectors beyond AI.
morenvidia

AI talent war heats up in Europe

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.

Mistral AI releases new model to rival GPT-4 and its own chat assistant

Mistral AI introduces Mistral Large for text generation and reasoning tasks.
Mistral AI's Le Chat is an alternative to Chat GPT and is currently in beta.
#valuation

Microsoft made a $16 million investment in Mistral AI | TechCrunch

Microsoft invests €15 million in Mistral AI, to convert into equity in the next funding round.
Mistral AI unveils Mistral Large, a large language model to compete with GPT-4, available through Mistral's API platform.

AI startups' margin profile could ding their long-term worth | TechCrunch

AI startups often have worse economics than most software startups.
The high costs of building and running modern AI models have an impact on the valuation of AI-focused startups.

Microsoft made a $16 million investment in Mistral AI | TechCrunch

Microsoft invests €15 million in Mistral AI, to convert into equity in the next funding round.
Mistral AI unveils Mistral Large, a large language model to compete with GPT-4, available through Mistral's API platform.

AI startups' margin profile could ding their long-term worth | TechCrunch

AI startups often have worse economics than most software startups.
The high costs of building and running modern AI models have an impact on the valuation of AI-focused startups.
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GPU shortages are stifling competition in AI

Dominance of big tech in cloud computing is hindering competition for smaller AI startups.
Amazon, Microsoft, and Google's partnerships with Anthropic and OpenAI are being investigated by the FTC.

Chinese AI startup 01.AI looks to raise $200 million -sources | SaltWire

AI startup 01.AI is raising up to $200 million in fresh capital after reaching a valuation of $1 billion last month.
01.AI is among several Chinese startups looking to gain users and catch up with market leader OpenAI by opening up their large language models to the public.
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