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Cursor in talks to raise $10B valuation in booming AI coding sector
Investor Interest Soars in AI Coding AssistantsAnysphere, the innovator behind the AI-powered coding assistant Cursor, has been making waves in the tech world as...
Skype’s Legacy: End-to-End Encryption for Masses | Tech News
Skype: Pioneering End-to-End Encryption for MassesIn the bustling streets of Cairo on March 5, 2012, a group of brave Egyptian revolutionaries embarked on a...
Understanding Mistral AI: OpenAI competitor overview | Tech Insights
Mistral AI: The Rising Star in AI TechnologyMistral AI, a French company known for its AI assistant Le Chat and innovative models, has made...
Sergey Brin: RTO Key to Google’s AGI Race Success
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has turned up the heat in the race for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) success. In a recent memo to employees,...
OpenAI’s Sora Available in EU and UK | Tech News
OpenAI's video generation model, Sora, has officially landed in the European Union, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland. This groundbreaking development was...
Beware of SPV Investments: Sequoia’s Roelof Botha’s Warning
Roelof Botha, managing partner at Sequoia Capital, recently sounded the alarm on a concerning trend in the venture capital world. In a cautionary post...
German Startup Wins Accolade for Fusion Reactor Design
Two years ago, a German nuclear fusion startup called Proxima Fusion burst onto the scene with ambitious plans to revolutionize the energy sector. Fast...
AI Safety Institute Faces Potential Funding Cuts
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is facing potential funding cuts, which could result in the termination of up to 500 employees. This...
Study finds approved violent hate speech in Meta ads before German election
A recent study conducted by the corporate responsibility nonprofit campaign group, Eko, has shed light on a disturbing trend involving social media giants Meta...
Saronic Secures $600M Funding for Autonomous Warship Production
Austin-based defense startup Saronic has made waves in the industry with its latest announcement of securing a whopping $600 million in Series C funding....
X increases Premium+ plan prices post xAI Grok 3 release
After the recent release of xAI's latest AI model, Grok 3, X has made a bold move by increasing the price of its top-tier...
South Korea Blocks DeepSeek App Downloads | TechCrunch
South Korea Temporarily Blocks DeepSeek App Downloads Pending Privacy AssessmentSouth Korean officials have taken a significant step by temporarily restricting the download of the...
Health Concerns Raised by xAI’s Supercomputer in Memphis
Elon Musk’s groundbreaking AI venture, xAI, has set its sights on Memphis, Tennessee, where it plans to power its cutting-edge “Colossus” supercomputer with 15...
NATO Supports European Dual-Use Startups | TechCrunch
European startups in the defense and security sector are getting a significant boost from NATO and the U.K., signaling a new era of investment...
Elon Musk’s Offer Letter Reveals Key Details | TechCrunch
A recent development in the tech world has sparked a heated legal battle between two prominent figures: Elon Musk and Sam Altman. Musk's consortium,...
Elon Musk threatens to withdraw bid for OpenAI’s nonprofit
Elon Musk's Threat to Withdraw Bid for OpenAI's Nonprofit Sparks Legal BattleIn a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk has threatened to withdraw his...
Google Whisk: Image Remixing Tool Available in 100+ Countries
Google's Whisk: A Global Image Remixing ToolIn a world dominated by technology and innovation, Google continues to push boundaries with its latest release, Whisk—an...
Google Removes Cultural Events from Calendar in 2021
Google's recent decision to remove cultural events from its calendar in 2021 has sparked controversy and raised questions about inclusivity and diversity in tech....
QED Invests $11M in Nigerian Fintech Raenest | Tech News
In the bustling landscape of Africa's tech ecosystem, a growing number of local talents are finding opportunities with Big Tech firms and global startups,...
OpenAI’s DeepSeek Probe: Discussing with Government Officials | TechCrunch
OpenAI, the renowned developer of the ChatGPT AI model, recently made waves with its investigation into DeepSeek. This probe, which delves into the alleged...
Apple’s New iPhone SE and PowerBeats Pro 2 Launch on Feb 11
On February 11, Apple is poised to unveil a new iPhone SE and PowerBeats Pro 2, as reported by Bloomberg. The upcoming announcement is...
Anthropic CEO Criticizes DeepSeek in Bioweapons Data Safety Test
Anthropic CEO Raises Red Flags on DeepSeek's Bioweapons Data Safety TestIn a recent interview on the ChinaTalk podcast hosted by Jordan Schneider, Anthropic's CEO...
European VC Firm Emblem Raises $85M for Inaugural Fund
European VC Firm Emblem Successfully Closes $85M Inaugural FundA new player has emerged on the European venture capital scene, making waves with its recent...
Enhancing Search Experience: Google’s AI Assistant Vision for 2025
Google's AI Assistant: A Glimpse into the Future of SearchGoogle's CEO, Sundar Pichai, recently shared an exciting vision for the future of Google Search...
Swan Secures $44 Million in Series B Funding Round
Swan Soars with $44 Million in Series B FundingFrench startup Swan has recently secured an impressive €42 million (approximately $44 million) in funding, marking...