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30 Oct 2025

Nvidia Prepares Major $1 Billion Investment in AI Coding Startup Poolside

Nvidia is reportedly planning to invest up to $1 billion in Poolside, an AI software development platform, as part of a $2 billion funding round that would value the startup at $12 billion. This marks Nvidia's second investment in the company and reflects its strategy of backing AI startups that drive demand for its GPUs.

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Figma Acquires AI Design Startup Weavy for $200M+, Launches Figma Weave Platform

Figma has acquired Israeli AI startup Weavy for over $200 million, rebranding it as Figma Weave. The acquisition brings advanced AI-powered image and video generation capabilities to Figma's design ecosystem, allowing users to combine multiple AI models in a single workflow.

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Universal Music Group and AI Startup Udio Settle Copyright Lawsuit, Partner on New AI Music Platform

Universal Music Group has settled its copyright infringement lawsuit against AI music generator Udio and announced a partnership to launch a new AI-powered music platform in 2025. The deal marks the first major settlement between a record label and AI music company, potentially reshaping how AI-generated music is created and distributed.

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Cursor 2.0 Launches with Proprietary Composer Model, Promising 4x Faster AI-Assisted Coding

Anysphere releases Cursor 2.0 featuring Composer, their first in-house coding model that completes tasks in under 30 seconds. The update introduces multi-agent parallel workflows and native testing capabilities for enhanced developer productivity.

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29 Oct 2025

Accenture Invests in AI Agent Platform Lyzr to Accelerate Enterprise Agentic AI Adoption

Accenture has invested in Lyzr, an AI agent infrastructure platform, through Accenture Ventures to deploy agentic AI solutions in banking, insurance, and financial services. The partnership aims to help enterprises build secure, compliant AI agents that automate workflows and improve operational efficiency.

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TinyCorp Breaks Compatibility Barrier: External Nvidia RTX GPUs Now Work with Apple M3 MacBooks for AI Development

AI startup TinyCorp has successfully connected external Nvidia RTX graphics cards to Apple M3 MacBooks via USB4/Thunderbolt 4, enabling AI computation on Apple silicon despite years of incompatibility. This breakthrough could transform AI development on Apple hardware.

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1X's $20,000 Neo Robot Promises Home Automation But Relies on Human Remote Control

California-based 1X Technologies launches preorders for Neo, a humanoid home robot priced at $20,000 that can perform household chores. However, the robot currently requires human teleoperators for complex tasks, raising privacy concerns about remote access to users' homes.

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Lucid Motors Partners with Nvidia to Develop Consumer-Owned Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles

Lucid Motors announces a major partnership with Nvidia to create one of the world's first privately owned Level 4 autonomous vehicles, targeting launch with their upcoming midsize EV platform in 2026-2027.

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Mem0 Raises $24M to Build the Memory Layer for AI Applications

San Francisco-based startup Mem0 has secured $24 million in Series A funding to develop memory infrastructure for AI agents, enabling them to remember past interactions and provide personalized experiences across applications.

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28 Oct 2025

OpenAI vs Anthropic: Diverging Strategies in the AI Race

A comparison of OpenAI and Anthropic's contrasting approaches to AI development and monetization. While OpenAI focuses on consumer-facing products, Anthropic targets enterprise solutions, leading to different market positions and revenue models.

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Bessemer Venture Partners Bets on AI to Disrupt $264 Billion Indian IT Services Industry

Bessemer Venture Partners predicts AI will transform India's IT services sector, projecting growth to $400 billion by 2030. The firm is investing in AI-first startups to challenge traditional models and capture new opportunities in the evolving market.

2 Sources

27 Oct 2025

Mercor Secures $350M Series C, Skyrocketing to $10B Valuation in AI Expert Marketplace

AI startup Mercor raises $350 million in Series C funding, reaching a $10 billion valuation. The company pivoted from AI-driven hiring to connecting AI labs with domain experts for model training.

2 Sources

26 Oct 2025

SoftBank Approves $22.5 Billion Investment in OpenAI, Contingent on Corporate Restructuring

SoftBank Group has approved a $22.5 billion installment to complete its $30 billion investment in OpenAI. The approval is contingent on OpenAI transitioning to a for-profit structure, potentially paving the way for an IPO.

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24 Oct 2025

OpenAI Backs Valthos: A $30M Venture to Combat AI-Enabled Bioweapons

Valthos, a New York-based biosecurity startup, emerges from stealth with $30 million in funding to develop AI-powered tools for detecting and countering bioweapon threats. The venture, backed by OpenAI, aims to strengthen biodefense as AI advancements heighten global biosecurity risks.

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Grab Invests in May Mobility, Paving the Way for Robotaxis in Southeast Asia

Singapore-based ride-hailing giant Grab has made a significant equity investment in May Mobility, a US robotaxi startup. This partnership aims to bring self-driving taxi services to Southeast Asia, integrating May Mobility's technology with Grab's existing platforms.

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