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Sakana AI secures $135M in Series B funding, reaching $2.65B valuation
Sakana AI has successfully raised $135 million in its Series B funding round, achieving a post-money valuation of $2.65 billion. This fundraising marks one of the largest in Japan…Oracle faces steep losses as investors react to AI investment risks
Oracle’s stock plummeted significantly amid a broader tech sell-off, primarily due to concerns over its heavy borrowing and dependence on contracts with OpenAI. The company’s…Google expands AI travel tool globally with new features
Google has launched its AI-powered ‘Flight Deals’ tool worldwide, allowing users to specify their travel preferences and find the best flight bargains. This new feature is part of…Xiaomi faces steep decline as doubts mount over EV strategy
Xiaomi Corp. has seen a dramatic fall from grace, becoming the worst-performing tech stock in China due to increasing skepticism about its electric vehicle ambitions and ongoing…Surge in AI relationships sparks potential divorce crisis
The increasing prevalence of secret relationships with AI chatbots is introducing complex legal issues for married couples, particularly concerning infidelity claims. As more…Google introduces AI-driven conversational shopping and advertising features
Google is launching conversational shopping and ad capabilities within its AI Mode search, marking a significant step in monetizing this feature. The initiative aims to enhance…LinkedIn enhances user experience with AI-driven search functionality
LinkedIn has introduced an AI-powered search feature designed to assist premium users in the U.S. with finding people more effectively. This new tool leverages advanced algorithms…Google enhances NotebookLM with new research automation tool
Google has introduced a new feature called ‘Deep Research’ in its NotebookLM service, designed to automate and simplify the online research process. This update also expands…OpenAI explores sparse models to enhance AI debugging capabilities
OpenAI researchers are testing sparse models as a potential solution to improve the transparency and governability of neural networks. This innovative approach aims to equip AI…ChatGPT introduces pilot group chats in Asia-Pacific region
ChatGPT has launched a pilot for group chats in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan, marking a significant step towards enhancing user interaction. The company emphasizes…Sam Altman highlights ChatGPT’s new em dash capabilities amid AGI challenges
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman announced that ChatGPT has successfully learned to follow em dash formatting rules, a notable step in improving AI instruction-following. Despite this…