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OpenAI’s financial terms with Microsoft revealed in leaked documents
Leaked documents have disclosed the financial arrangements between OpenAI and Microsoft, detailing the payments OpenAI makes to Microsoft under a revenue-sharing deal. The…Turing Inc. raises $99M with Denso investment, valued at $388M
Japanese self-driving technology startup Turing Inc. has secured approximately ¥15.3 billion ($99 million) in funding from investors, including major automotive supplier Denso…Weibo’s VibeThinker-1.5B surpasses DeepSeek-R1 in AI performance
Weibo has unveiled its latest open-source AI model, VibeThinker-1.5B, which has demonstrated superior performance compared to DeepSeek-R1, even with a post-training budget of…ElevenLabs partners with celebrities for AI voice generation
ElevenLabs has secured agreements with renowned actors Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey to create AI-generated audio using their voices. This move highlights the growing…Cursor secures $2.3 billion funding, reaching $29.3 billion valuation
AI coding startup Cursor has raised $2.3 billion, bringing its valuation to an impressive $29.3 billion. This funding round marks a significant increase in value, tripling the…Google launches conversational shopping and ads in AI Mode search
Google has introduced conversational shopping as part of its AI Mode search, marking a significant step towards monetizing this feature. The rollout aims to enhance user…LinkedIn enhances premium search with AI capabilities
LinkedIn is launching an AI-driven people search feature aimed at premium users in the U.S. This new tool is designed to improve the efficiency of finding relevant connections,…Google enhances NotebookLM with automated research tool
Google has introduced a new feature called ‘Deep Research’ in its NotebookLM service, aimed at automating and simplifying the online research process. This update will also expand…OpenAI develops transparent LLM to demystify AI operations
OpenAI has introduced a new experimental large language model that aims to provide clearer insights into its inner workings, addressing the opacity issues common in current AI…Cursor expands capabilities with acquisition of recruitment firm
AI coding startup Cursor has acquired a recruitment firm known for assisting top AI companies like OpenAI in talent acquisition. This strategic move highlights Cursor’s commitment…Apple launches initiative to monetize mini apps within super apps
Apple has unveiled a new program that allows the company to generate revenue from mini apps and games embedded in larger applications, marking a strategic move to tap into the…