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Reset filtersInstinct, the consumer AI assistant startup, has closed a $1 billion Series C at a $10 billion valuation, led by Sequoia Capital, Benchmark Capital, and Coatue. The round, announced September 28,…
Reporting: msn.com
Reviewed by Annie
Cohere today released North 2, a rebuilt platform for deploying AI agents inside large organizations. The update introduces a redesigned orchestration engine and new administrative controls that cap…
Reporting: siliconangle.com
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The enterprise push to deploy AI agents may be creating demand for automated guardrails, as human-in-the-loop review struggles to keep pace with machine-speed operations. SiliconANGLE suggests that…
Reporting: siliconangle.com
Reviewed by Annie
Equs Inc. has launched Equs X, a personal AI platform that pairs an on-device assistant with private, user-managed storage. The startup says the product ensures no data is accessed without explicit…
Reporting: siliconangle.com
Reviewed by Annie
Crunchbase data shows global venture funding reached $159 billion in Q3 2026, down from earlier in the year but still the third-highest quarter since Q2 2022. Nearly 6,000 startups secured capital,…
Reporting: news.crunchbase.com
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Eight AI-native startups in Europe and India have closed pre-seed rounds led by US venture capital firms, according to Sifted. The rounds range from $600K to $4.1M, covering sectors from insurance…
Reporting: sifted.eu
Reviewed by Annie
Sam Altman has drawn a line in the sand. In a recent interview, the OpenAI CEO stated that society must accept “some bad things” will happen if AI is to deliver its promised benefits. The comment,…
Reporting: siliconangle.com
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The funding arrives as some venture capital firms appear to be exploring opportunities beyond major urban centers.
Reporting: columbian.com
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President Donald Trump has appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead a new federal task force dubbed the “Super Intelligence Force,” effectively making him the administration’s…
Reporting: siliconangle.com
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New York is weighing a first-of-its-kind permit requirement for every AI tool sold within city limits, a move that could reshape how local startups build and deploy machine-learning products.…
Reporting: alleywatch.com
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India’s AI industry is pushing back against adopting the voluntary safety pact signed last week by US President Donald Trump and major tech firms. According to YourStory, experts suggest the country…
Reporting: yourstory.com
Reviewed by Annie
PaleBlueDot AI has reportedly raised $200 million at a $3.2 billion valuation, just months after a $150 million Series B in January. The Palo Alto-based startup, founded this year by Jonathan Zhu…
Reporting: hoodline.com
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A recently released AI model called Jev, created by stealth startup TypeSafe AI, has drawn attention in Silicon Valley for prompting multiple imitators. The activity reflects ongoing discussions…
Reporting: msn.com
Reviewed by Annie
Karnataka’s IT ministry has begun formal outreach to South Korea’s AI ecosystem, aiming to convert cultural ties—K-pop fandom, language classes, even kimchi imports—into venture-scale technology…
Reporting: yourstory.com
Reviewed by Annie