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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.

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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.

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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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Crusoe Secures $1.4 Billion in Funding, Valuation Soars to $10 Billion Amid AI Infrastructure Boom

AI data center startup Crusoe has raised $1.4 billion in a Series E funding round, tripling its valuation to over $10 billion. The company is at the forefront of building large-scale AI infrastructure, including OpenAI's first major data center in the US.

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23 Oct 2025

OpenAI Acquires Sky: Former Apple Team's AI Interface Set to Enhance ChatGPT

OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Inc., the startup behind Sky, an AI-powered interface for Mac. The move aims to integrate Sky's deep macOS integration into ChatGPT, potentially revolutionizing how users interact with AI on their computers.

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Hyphen AI Raises $5M to Revolutionize Cloud Deployments with Generative AI

Seattle-based startup Hyphen AI secures $5 million in seed funding to automate cloud deployments using generative AI. Their product, Hyphen Deploy, aims to simplify DevOps processes and streamline cloud infrastructure setup across major providers.

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Sumble Emerges from Stealth with $38.5M to Revolutionize AI-Powered Sales Intelligence

Sumble, founded by Kaggle creators, launches with significant funding to provide AI-driven context in sales intelligence. The platform aims to transform how go-to-market teams access and utilize company information.

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22 Oct 2025

Nvidia H100 GPUs Set to Launch Into Orbit as Startups Pioneer Space-Based AI Data Centers

Starcloud, a Washington-based startup, is preparing to launch the first Nvidia H100 GPU into space next month aboard the Starcloud-1 satellite. This marks a significant step toward establishing orbital data centers that could harness unlimited solar power and natural space cooling to address Earth's growing AI compute demands.

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Sesame AI Secures $250M Funding, Launches Beta for Conversational AI Smart Glasses

Sesame AI, founded by Oculus co-founders, raises $250 million in Series B funding. The startup launches beta testing for its AI-powered smart glasses featuring natural-sounding voice companions.

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Anthropic Secures Massive Google Cloud Deal for AI Computing Power

Anthropic signs a multi-billion dollar deal with Google Cloud for access to up to 1 million TPU chips, aiming to achieve over 1 gigawatt of AI computing capacity by 2026. This strategic partnership highlights the intense competition for AI infrastructure in the tech industry.

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Serval Secures $47M to Revolutionize IT Service Management with AI Agents

Serval, an enterprise AI company, has raised $47 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-native service management platform. The startup aims to transform IT operations by leveraging intelligent agents and natural language-driven tools.

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21 Oct 2025

OpenAI's Project Mercury: AI Poised to Revolutionize Entry-Level Banking Tasks

OpenAI is training AI to automate tasks typically performed by junior investment bankers through Project Mercury. This initiative involves over 100 former Wall Street professionals creating financial models to enhance AI capabilities in the finance sector.

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