NVIDIA and TCV Invest in Higgsfield’s AI Video Expansion
Higgsfield has secured NVIDIA and TCV backing in a Series B extension, with undisclosed terms, as it expands AI video infrastructure and production tools.
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Ex-OpenAI Science Chief Raises $215 Million for Robotic Drug Labs
Kevin Weil’s Warp Sciences will build U.S. chemistry labs for drug developers, combining expert scientists with AI and progressively automated workflows.
OpenAI Nears $30 Billion Funding Round at $1.25 Trillion Valuation
UAE investors and Coatue are reportedly leading a proposed OpenAI financing ahead of a potential IPO, with computing capacity also under discussion.
Tolan Raises $30 Million to Bring AI Companions Beyond Silicon Valley
Tolan has raised $30 million for its everyday AI companion. The startup says 70% of users are women as it balances wider access with computing costs.
Anthropic Creates Public Benefit Fund With 5% Equity Commitment
Anthropic says its new Public Benefit Fund will begin with 5% of company shares and could grow with its valuation to support major grants and direct...
Tether Invests in AIsa to Let AI Agents Pay for Data and Services
Tether has invested in AIsa, which combines AI-agent access to data, models and APIs with usage-based payments in fiat or stablecoins.
Harmonic Security Raises $50 Million to Curb Workplace AI Data Leaks
Harmonic Security raises $50 million for contextual AI data protection, usage insights and Claude compliance integrations, bringing total funding to $76 million.
Anthropic’s $16.8 Billion Quarter Fuels AI Race Ahead of IPO
Anthropic reportedly grew quarterly revenue 45% to $16.8 billion and reached adjusted profitability, strengthening its AI-race pitch ahead of a possible November IPO.
OpenAI in Early Talks to Buy Trail of Bits, Report Says
OpenAI is reportedly discussing a purchase of Trail of Bits, its Patch the Planet partner. The collaboration pairs AI bug hunting with expert review and repairs.
Anthropic to Share Q3 Financials Ahead of Potential $2 Trillion IPO
Anthropic will share Q3 results with investors as it weighs a potential $2 trillion IPO. Revenue definitions and compute costs will be central to the pitch.
Character.ai Files for Bankruptcy With $20 Million Disney License Deal
Character.ai seeks a buyer through Chapter 11 as Disney offers $20 million for a technology license. The chatbot platform stays open, but its future is uncertain.
Amazon in $7 Billion Talks to Buy AI Startup Decart
Amazon is reportedly in talks to buy Decart for around $7 billion, targeting a startup whose real-time AI models and software already run on AWS Trainium.