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In this Issue:
Your Weekly Industry News Recap
The Raise Recap
Double Headliners: #1 Boss Bezos is Back!
Jeff Bezos is funding a stealth effort, code-named Project Prometheus, to build a large language model from scratch. This ambitious move signals the entry of another major billionaire into the high-stakes AI arms race. Prometheus is intended to compete directly with models like those from OpenAI and Google. The project reflects Bezos's deep commitment to shaping the future of generative AI.
When harking back to the myth (The Greek mythological titan who brought the flame to man) - One can’t help but wonder to whom Prometheus will give his flame to… 🔥 Will it be his Robotics bet valued at 400M from earlier last year?
#2 So about Anthropic MCP … 😨
Anthropic's AI was recently "jailbroken" to become a weapon, highlighting a significant security vulnerability in the model. This incident underscores the challenges of safely deploying powerful AI systems. The security flaw allows users to bypass safety guardrails and generate harmful content. This vulnerability poses serious ethical and safety risks for Anthropic and its users.
MCP vulnerabilities had been identified earlier for some of its... insecurities, so seeing that some of those were unused is entertaining, but not all…
Your Weekly Industry News Recap
42% of consumers say they trust AI summaries without clicking the source, which has huge implications for Black Friday shopping. AI summaries are changing how people consume information! 📰 Read More
The success of an AI product will depend on how intuitively users can interact with its capabilities. Intuitive design is key to AI adoption! 💡 Read More
Synack introduced a new agentic AI pentesting solution. AI is now helping to find and fix security vulnerabilities! 🛡️ Read More
Mediapet AI launched an "Agentic Mode," automating the full process of AI video ad creation. AI can now handle your entire ad campaign from start to finish! 🎬 Read More
BrowserStack unveiled an AI-powered self-healing agent to keep software builds "green." Fixing bugs automatically to keep development running smoothly! ✅ Read More
ChatGPT group chats are now available—but not for everyone yet. Collaborative AI is coming to the masses! 💬 Read More
Hong Kong is minting its status as an AI hub with over 500 organizations and a surge in IPOs, especially in the "AI for Finance" ecosystem. A major Asian tech player is rising! 🇭🇰 Read More
GrubMarket expanded its AI and SaaS capabilities by acquiring Procurant. Consolidating tech in the food supply chain! 🍎 Read More
Databricks is tackling the fact that PDF parsing for agentic AI is still an unsolved problem, introducing a new tool to replace old methods. Making sense of unstructured data is still a challenge! 📄 Read More
LLM Co added support for Weibo's new open-source AI model, enabling high-performance private LLM deployments. More options for custom, secure AI! 🔐 Read More
StradVision announced a multi-collaboration with AMD to enhance autonomous driving solutions. Big names are teaming up for better vehicle AI! 🚗 Read More
Google's automated AI shopping is getting integrated with Gemini. Your personal shopper is about to get a lot smarter! 🛍️ Read More
How does building a $330 million AI hacking startup sound? A lot, right. How about a building it in just five months? High-speed success in the cybersecurity space! ⚡ Read More
The case for AI is finally showing earnings, indicating that years of investment are starting to pay off for some companies. The AI hype is becoming AI revenue! 💵 Read More
The AI Science Corner🔬🧪
Weibo's new open-source AI model, VibeThinker-1.5B, is outperforming DeepSeek-R1 on some metrics. The open-source AI race is heating up! 🔥 Read More
An article explores the idea that if everyone automates, who is left to think about the future of marketing with AI agents? A tricky question for the industry! 🤔 Read More
VHive cracked the RF interference challenge for fully autonomous telecom tower surveys. Making maintenance safer and easier with AI! 🗼 Read More
Google's new AI training method helps small models tackle complex reasoning tasks. Making powerful AI capabilities more accessible! 💡 Read More
This Week’s Raise Recap 📈💰
UltraGreen.AI launched a $400 million IPO on the Singapore Exchange. A huge public offering for a green AI company! 🇸🇬 Read More
Alembic raised a massive $145 million to accelerate the adoption of Causal AI in the enterprise. They're making AI-driven decision-making mainstream! 🚀 Read More
Sakana AI has officially taken the crown as Japan's most valuable unicorn. A huge win for the Japanese AI scene! 🇯🇵 Read More
Code Metal, an AI startup, raised $36 million in a funding round led by Accel. They're building the foundation for the next wave of AI code! 💻 Read More
PowerLattice secured $25 million in funding. They're building a strong foundation for their AI solutions! 💪 Read More
Peec AI raised $21 million to help brands adapt as consumers start ditching Google for platforms like ChatGPT. They're solving a big brand visibility problem! 🎯 Read More
Attentive.ai raised a solid $30.5 million in Series B funding. Looks like investors are paying attention! 💸 Read More
Beside AI, a voice startup, raised $32 million to deploy AI receptionists for small businesses. Say goodbye to the missed calls! 📞 Read More
AI Stroke, a MedTech startup, raised $4.6 million to bring AI to pre-CT emergency stroke care. AI is speeding up life-saving diagnostics! 🧠 Read More
TandemAI extended its Series A funding, bringing its total fundraising beyond $80 million. They're accelerating drug discovery with massive capital! 💊 Read More
Colab raised $72 million for its manufacturing software. Bringing cutting-edge technology to the factory floor! 🏭 Read More
Clairity raised $43 million to fuel the US rollout of its AI breast cancer platform. Expanding access to crucial early detection technology! 🩺 Read More
LeanSpace raised €10 million in Series A funding to bring software-defined satellite operations to space programs. AI is making space simpler! 🛰️ Read More
Nabta Health closed a $2 million pre-Series A round to expand its hybrid health model for women. Focusing on AI-driven, accessible healthcare! 💖 Read More
Pype AI, an agentic AI startup, raised $1.2 million from Kalaari Capital and others. Building the next generation of autonomous AI tools! 🤖 Read More
Joy raised $14 million Series A for its AI-powered parenting platform. Bringing intelligence and support to new parents! 👨👩👧 Read More
A US biomining startup raised $13.5 million in seed funding. They're using nature and AI to find resources! ⛏️ Read More
Bluepills raised $6 million to launch "AI Consumer Twins" to replace weeks of market research with instant insights. No more waiting for focus groups! 👯 Read More
Magic Patterns raised a $6 million Series A and launched Magic Patterns 2.0. They are weaving together AI and code development! ✨ Read More
Vendep Capital secured €80 million to back the next wave of AI-era SaaS startups from Helsinki. Investing heavily in Northern European innovation! 🇫🇮 Read More
Vida raised $4 million Series A to expand its AI voice technology and strengthen executive leadership. Giving AI a strong voice in the market! 🗣️ Read More
Stay well, and see you next week!
-✌🏽 Sam
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