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12 Mar 2025

Google's $3 Billion Investment in Anthropic Reveals Deep Ties in AI Race

Court documents unveil Google's significant 14% stake in AI startup Anthropic, totaling over $3 billion in investments, raising questions about independence and competition in the AI industry.

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Google Poised to Acquire Eye-Tracking Startup AdHawk Microsystems for $115 Million

Google is in final negotiations to acquire AdHawk Microsystems, a Canadian eye-tracking technology startup, for $115 million. This move signals Google's renewed interest in smart glasses and AR/VR technology.

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OpenAI Launches New Developer Tools Amid Rising Competition from Chinese AI Startups

OpenAI introduces the Responses API for building advanced AI agents, while Chinese startups like Monica and DeepSeek gain attention with their latest AI models, intensifying global AI competition.

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Dexterity Secures $95 Million Funding, Reaching $1.65 Billion Valuation for AI-Powered Industrial Robots

Dexterity Inc., a startup developing industrial robots with human-like finesse powered by AI, has raised $95 million at a $1.65 billion valuation. The funding will accelerate the development of their "Physical AI" technology for various industrial applications.

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Sequoia Capital in Talks with Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's New AI Startup

Sequoia Capital partner Alfred Lin confirms discussions with Mira Murati about funding her new AI venture, Thinking Machines Lab. The startup, focused on human-AI collaboration, has attracted significant attention in Silicon Valley.

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Celestial AI Secures $250 Million in Funding, Advancing Photonic Technology for AI Chip Connectivity

Celestial AI, a Silicon Valley startup, has raised $250 million in a Series-C1 funding round, bringing its total funding to $515 million. The company is developing photonic fabric technology to enhance AI chip connectivity and efficiency.

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Chinese AI Startup Manus AI Partners with Alibaba's Qwen Team for Domestic AI Development

Manus AI, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has announced a strategic partnership with Alibaba's Qwen AI team. The collaboration aims to implement Manus' functionalities on Chinese domestic AI models and computing platforms.

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DeepSeek: The Chinese AI Startup Challenging Silicon Valley's Dominance

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has gained international attention with its efficient AI models and unique approach to development, focusing on research over revenue and challenging the dominance of Silicon Valley giants.

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Liminal Experiences Raises $5.8M for AI-Powered UGC Gaming Platform

Liminal Experiences, a startup focused on AI-assisted user-generated content in gaming, has secured $5.8 million in seed funding. The company aims to revolutionize game creation by allowing players to build their own RPG-style adventures using AI tools.

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Norm AI Secures $48 Million for AI-Powered Regulatory Compliance Solutions

Norm AI, a regulatory artificial intelligence company, has raised $48 million in funding to accelerate the development of AI-powered legal and compliance automation solutions. The company's innovative approach integrates compliance checks into various business activities using AI agents.

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Sola Emerges from Stealth with $30M to Revolutionize Cybersecurity Using AI and No-Code Tools

Sola, an Israeli startup, launches with $30 million in funding to provide a no-code, AI-powered cybersecurity platform. The company aims to simplify security management and democratize access to custom security solutions.

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DeepSeek's AI Breakthrough Energizes China's National People's Congress

China's annual National People's Congress gains newfound energy from DeepSeek's AI breakthrough, marking a shift from previous years' muted atmosphere. The event also follows President Xi Jinping's meeting with business leaders, including Jack Ma.

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11 Mar 2025

Motive Technologies to Double India Workforce, Joining AI Unicorns' Expansion in Bangalore

Motive Technologies Inc., a fleet management AI startup, plans to hire over 300 employees in Bangalore, India, doubling its local workforce. This move follows a trend of AI unicorns expanding operations in India to tap into the country's deep AI talent pool.

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Lila Sciences Raises $200M to Revolutionize Scientific Discovery with AI

Lila Sciences, an AI-powered scientific discovery startup, has emerged from stealth with $200 million in seed funding to develop "scientific superintelligence" that can autonomously conduct research across various disciplines.

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OpenAI Secures $11.9 Billion AI Infrastructure Deal with CoreWeave Ahead of IPO

OpenAI signs a five-year contract with CoreWeave for AI infrastructure, valued at $11.9 billion. The deal includes OpenAI receiving $350 million in CoreWeave stock tied to the company's upcoming IPO.

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