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31 Mar 2025

Zhipu AI Launches Free AI Agent, Intensifying Competition in China's AI Market

Chinese startup Zhipu AI unveils AutoGLM Rumination, a free AI agent capable of deep research and various tasks, claiming superior performance and efficiency compared to competitors.

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Manus AI Launches Subscription Plans and Mobile App, Signaling Rapid Commercialization

Manus AI, the viral Chinese AI agent platform, introduces paid subscription plans and an iOS app. The move marks a swift transition to commercialization for the beta-stage service, intensifying competition in the AI market.

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Perplexity CEO Denies Financial Troubles, Rules Out IPO Before 2028

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas addresses user concerns on Reddit, refuting rumors of financial issues and explaining the company's product decisions. He emphasizes strong funding, growing revenue, and no plans for an IPO before 2028.

5 Sources

30 Mar 2025

AI Adoption in Indian Startups: Challenges and Opportunities

An analysis of how Indian AI and SaaS startups are adapting to the AI revolution, facing funding challenges, and innovating to stay competitive in the global market.

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29 Mar 2025

Scale AI Seeks $25 Billion Valuation in Potential Tender Offer Amid AI Boom

Scale AI, an AI startup backed by tech giants, is reportedly seeking a valuation of up to $25 billion in a potential tender offer, capitalizing on the surging demand for AI technology and data labeling services.

4 Sources

OpenAI's $40 Billion Funding Round Hinges on For-Profit Transition by Year-End

OpenAI faces a crucial deadline to transition to a for-profit entity by the end of 2025 to secure its full $40 billion funding round, with potential reductions if the restructuring is delayed.

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Elon Musk's xAI Acquires X in $33 Billion All-Stock Deal, Merging Social Media and AI Ambitions

Elon Musk's AI company xAI has acquired X (formerly Twitter) in an all-stock transaction, valuing xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion. This merger combines Musk's social media platform with his AI startup, potentially reshaping the landscape of both industries.

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28 Mar 2025

Dell and Intel-Backed AI Startup MaxIQ Appoints Sastry Malladi as CTO to Boost Revenue AI Platform

MaxIQ, an AI-powered Revenue Platform for B2B SaaS enterprises, has appointed Sastry Malladi as its new Chief Technology Officer. This move aims to strengthen the company's technical leadership and accelerate the development of its Revenue AI platform.

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Hakimo Secures $10.5M for AI-Powered Autonomous Security Agent

Hakimo, an AI security startup, raises $10.5M in Series A funding to expand its autonomous security monitoring platform, AI Operator, which uses computer vision and generative AI to detect threats and respond in real-time.

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Taxo Raises $5M to Revolutionize Healthcare Administration with AI Reasoning Engine

Taxo, a YC-backed startup, has secured $5 million in seed funding to develop an AI-powered "reasoning engine" aimed at reducing administrative burdens in healthcare. The company's innovative approach promises to streamline tasks like insurance claims and prior authorizations, potentially transforming the efficiency of medical practices.

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CoreWeave's $1.5B IPO: From Crypto Mining to AI Infrastructure Giant

CoreWeave, an AI infrastructure company born from crypto mining, goes public with a $1.5B IPO, highlighting the rapid growth and challenges in the AI industry.

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Polyguard Launches Real-Time Defense Platform Against AI-Driven Fraud and Deepfakes

Polyguard, a new startup, introduces an innovative platform to proactively combat AI-powered fraud and deepfake scams in real-time, aiming to redefine anti-fraud technology for the AI era.

2 Sources

27 Mar 2025

Straiker Launches with $21M Funding to Secure Enterprise AI Applications

Straiker, an AI-native security company, debuts with $21 million in funding to address critical security and safety risks in enterprise AI applications. The company introduces two AI-native modules powered by its proprietary AI Engine to provide comprehensive protection against emerging AI-related threats.

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Former Meta Executives Raise $15 Million for AI Assistant Startup Yutori

Yutori, a startup founded by ex-Meta AI executives, secures $15 million in seed funding to develop advanced AI personal assistants capable of performing complex online tasks autonomously.

8 Sources

AI's Impact on Jobs: The Tech Industry's Controversial Topic

A provocative sign at an AI conference sparks debate about artificial intelligence's role in job displacement and creation, highlighting the tech industry's mixed messages on AI's impact on employment.

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