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Chinese regulators are assessing whether Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus violated technology export control rules. The review could affect how cross-border AI deals involving Chinese-developed technology are approved.
Enterprise AI firm Articul8 secured more than half of a planned $70 million Series B round at a $500 million pre-money valuation. The company is targeting regulated industries with specialized AI systems deployed inside...
Zing Coach is an AI-powered fitness app that delivers adaptive, personalized workouts. The Belarus-rooted startup has partnered with Paris Saint-Germain to bring elite-inspired training to a global fan base.
Baidu’s AI chip division, Kunlunxin, has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO. The move aims to highlight the unit’s value and attract investors focused on AI hardware and software.
The rise of AI startups is renewing interest in founders who leave school early to build companies. Investors say the dropout label matters less than execution, timing, and defensible products.
Chinese AI startup MiniMax plans a Hong Kong IPO, aiming to raise over $600 million with backing from Alibaba and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. The move positions MiniMax as a key player in China’s...
Octopus Energy plans to spin out its AI software unit Kraken Technologies, following a $1 billion funding round that values the business at $8.65 billion. The move sets the stage for a potential public...
Goldman Sachs and Newmark Group are raising capital to develop private power sites for AI data centers in Texas. The effort reflects growing Wall Street focus on AI-driven energy infrastructure.
Investors expect enterprises to increase AI budgets in 2026 while cutting back on experimentation. Spending is likely to concentrate among fewer vendors that demonstrate clear returns.
Indian startups raised $10.5 billion in 2025, with fewer deals and tighter investor selectivity. AI funding grew modestly, diverging sharply from capital concentration trends in the U.S.
Nvidia has signed a non-exclusive licensing deal with AI chip developer Groq and will hire its founder and senior executives. The agreement highlights Nvidia’s push to expand AI computing capabilities amid rising competition.
Lemon Slice has introduced a diffusion-based model that enables AI agents to interact through real-time video avatars. The startup aims to expand chatbots beyond text into interactive visual experiences.