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03 Sept 2025

HappyRobot Secures $44 Million to Expand AI-Powered Supply Chain Automation

HappyRobot, an AI startup specializing in supply chain automation, has raised $44 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to $62 million. The company's AI agents automate critical communication tasks for freight operators, aiming to revolutionize supply chain management.

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Australia's Central Bank Explores AI's Economic Impact, Boosts Own AI Capabilities

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock discusses the potential effects of AI on the economy, labor market, and the central bank's own AI initiatives.

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Sierra, AI Agent Startup Led by Ex-Salesforce Co-CEO, Raises $350M at $10B Valuation

Sierra, an AI agent startup founded by former Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor, has secured $350 million in funding, reaching a $10 billion valuation. The company specializes in building AI agents for enterprise customer service.

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U.S. Revokes TSMC's China Chip Tool Shipment Authorization, Tightening Tech Export Controls

The U.S. government has revoked TSMC's authorization to ship chipmaking tools to China without a license, following similar actions against Samsung and SK Hynix. This move aims to limit China's access to advanced semiconductor technology and tighten control over the global chip supply chain.

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Google Avoids Breakup in Antitrust Case as AI Emerges as Potential Competitor

A federal judge rules against breaking up Google in an antitrust case, citing the rise of AI as a potential threat to Google's search dominance. The decision requires Google to share certain data with competitors but allows it to keep its Chrome browser and continue some exclusive contracts.

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Google's Search Dominance Upheld: Apple and Samsung Win in Antitrust Ruling

A U.S. judge ruled that Google can continue paying mobile phone manufacturers to be the default search engine, benefiting companies like Apple and Samsung. The decision comes amidst growing competition from AI-driven search alternatives.

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Elon Musk Bets Tesla's Future on Optimus Robots Amid EV Sales Slump

Elon Musk predicts that 80% of Tesla's value will come from Optimus robots, shifting focus from electric vehicles to AI and robotics amid declining car sales and increasing competition.

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Google Escapes Major Breakup in Landmark Antitrust Ruling, Required to Share Search Data

A U.S. judge has ordered Google to share search data with competitors but rejected calls to break up the company in a significant antitrust case. The ruling aims to increase competition in online search while allowing Google to retain key assets.

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OpenAI Acquires Statsig for $1.1 Billion, Reshapes Leadership Team

OpenAI makes a significant move by acquiring product testing startup Statsig for $1.1 billion, appointing its CEO as CTO of Applications, and restructuring its leadership team to focus on AI-powered scientific discovery and B2B applications.

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Apple's AI Brain Drain Continues as Key Robotics Researcher Joins Meta

Apple's lead AI researcher for robotics, Jian Zhang, has left to join Meta, along with three other AI researchers departing for OpenAI and Anthropic. This continues a trend of high-profile AI talent leaving Apple, raising concerns about the company's AI future.

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Amazon Unveils Lens Live: AI-Powered Real-Time Shopping Tool

Amazon launches Lens Live, an AI-powered shopping feature that allows users to scan real-world items with their phone camera and instantly find matching products on the platform.

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YMTC and CXMT Join Forces to Accelerate Chinese Domestic HBM Production

Chinese memory manufacturers YMTC and CXMT are partnering to develop next-generation DRAM technologies for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) production, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and advance China's semiconductor industry.

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Somnia Launches Mainnet and $SOMI Token, Aiming to Revolutionize Blockchain Gaming and Web3

Somnia, a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain, has launched its mainnet and $SOMI token after processing 10 billion testnet transactions. The platform aims to support large-scale applications in gaming, finance, and social platforms.

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Anthropic Secures $13B in Funding, Reaching $183B Valuation Amid AI Industry Boom

Anthropic, the AI startup behind Claude, has raised $13 billion in a Series F round, valuing the company at $183 billion. The funding reflects strong investor confidence in AI technology and Anthropic's rapid growth in enterprise adoption and revenue.

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Varonis Acquires AI-Powered Email Security Firm SlashNext for $150 Million

Varonis Systems Inc. has agreed to acquire SlashNext, an AI-based email security provider, for $150 million. The acquisition aims to enhance Varonis' data security capabilities with SlashNext's advanced phishing and social engineering detection solutions.

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