Ex-Google Researcher Launches AI Robotics Startup in Tokyo
Startup Integral AI is partnering with Japanese manufacturers to develop AI models that allow industrial robots to learn tasks through observation and language prompts.
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Startup Integral AI is partnering with Japanese manufacturers to develop AI models that allow industrial robots to learn tasks through observation and language prompts.
Nscale raised $2 billion in a Series C round led by Aker and 8090 Industries, valuing the Nvidia-backed AI infrastructure company at $14.6 billion.
Netflix has acquired InterPositive, an AI filmmaking technology startup founded by Ben Affleck, as the streaming giant expands its use of AI tools in film production.
SoftBank is reportedly seeking up to $40 billion in bridge financing to expand its investment in OpenAI, underscoring CEO Masayoshi Son’s aggressive bet on artificial intelligence.
Meta will allow third-party AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Brazil through its Business API after a ruling by the country’s antitrust regulator.
OpenAI’s annualized revenue has surpassed $25 billion, driven by rapid enterprise adoption and partnerships with consulting firms to expand large-scale AI deployments.
Broadcom expects artificial intelligence chip sales to surpass $100 billion by 2027 as demand surges from major technology companies building AI infrastructure.
Meta will allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe for one year via the WhatsApp Business API, responding to pressure from EU antitrust regulators.
Navan introduced Edge, an AI-powered travel assistant that plans, books, and manages business trips through a conversational interface using data from millions of bookings.
Tether Investments has made a strategic investment in AI sleep technology company Eight Sleep at a $1.5 billion valuation to expand personalized health intelligence and AI-driven wellness tools.