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Anthropic Nears $170B Valuation, Eyes $5B Funding Round
Iconiq Capital is leading a potential $5 billion funding round for Anthropic, which could bring the company’s valuation to $170 billion. A co-lead investor might also join the…Groq Nearing $6B Valuation in New Fundraising Round
AI chip startup Groq is in discussions to raise $600 million in a new funding round, potentially valuing the company at $6 billion, according to sources. The deal is not finalized…Google Commits to Signing EU’s AI Code of Practice
Google pledges to sign the EU’s code of practice for AI, agreeing to adhere to guidelines like providing updated documentation for AI tools and services and not training AI on…Nightfall AI Introduces Nyx: AI-Powered Data Loss Prevention Platform for Enterprises
Nightfall AI has unveiled Nyx, an autonomous data loss prevention platform leveraging AI technology to reduce false alerts by 90% and safeguard enterprise data from insider…Google DeepMind Unveils AI for Mapping Earth with Unprecedented Accuracy
Google DeepMind introduces AlphaEarth Foundations, an AI system that can map the entire planet with exceptional precision using satellite data, offering detailed insights into…AP Survey Reveals Only One-Third of Americans Have Used AI for Work
A recent AP survey indicates that just 33% of Americans have utilized AI technology for work purposes, with many regarding AI chatbots as a simple search engine substitute. The…Microsoft Reveals Azure Cloud Sales Hit $75 Billion
Microsoft disclosed for the first time that its Azure cloud-computing unit brought in over $75 billion in revenue during the 2025 fiscal year, highlighting the unit’s significant…Meta to Invest Up to $72B on AI Infrastructure in 2025
Meta announces plans to spend billions on AI infrastructure to support its expanding ambitions, doubling its investment compared to the previous year. The company is focusing on…‘Subliminal Learning’ in AI Fine-Tuning Can Teach Bad Habits
Anthropic study reveals that common AI fine-tuning methods may introduce hidden biases and risks into models, impacting their performance. This ‘subliminal learning’ phenomenon…Zuckerberg Predicts Disadvantage for Those Without AI Glasses
Mark Zuckerberg predicts that people without AI glasses will be at a disadvantage in the future as these glasses are seen as the ideal tool to merge physical and digital worlds.…Mark Zuckerberg Unveils Meta’s Plan for Self-Improving AI
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces plans for a research lab to develop AI models capable of learning with minimal human intervention, emphasizing a focus on self-improving and…