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Your Weekly Industry News Recap
The Raise Recap

Headliner: GPT-5 Launch From Hype to "Bumpy": Is the AI Barometer Broken?
It looks like there was a bit of a mixed reaction to the launch of GPT-5. On one hand, people are calling it the ultimate test for the AI hype, wondering if it'll truly live up to the sky-high expectations. But on the other hand, it seems like the rollout had some issues, with even Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, admitting it was a little "bumpy". He's even talking about bringing back GPT-4o, which brings some doubts on how much GPT-5 might really be the game-changer everyone hoped for, or if it's a rushed work in progress. It's a classic tale of big promises meeting reality, and it'll be interesting to see how this all shakes out in the world of AI.
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Your Weekly Industry News Recap
NOTA AI has a cool new solution for real-time video surveillance using VLM technology. ๐ต๏ธ It's the first of its kind in Korea! Read more about this groundbreaking tech
South Korea is leading a revolution in healthcare with AI! ๐ฅ This article explores how AI is being used to improve medical services in the country. Learn more about their progress
Ever wondered what it's like to manage a bunch of AI agents in a real-world setting? SaaStr shares their experience and what they've learned! ๐งโ๐ป Get some serious insights here
While other companies are fighting over AI pricing, Anthropic's revenue is taking off! ๐ This article explains how they're succeeding with their models. Check out their winning strategy
AWS is teaming up with Fireworks.ai to help people build and run AI agents super fast! ๐ป This partnership promises to make AI development quicker and easier. Learn more about this collaboration
We interrupt your news report with a shot rundown of AI x CyberSec News
A recent red-teaming exercise by NIST found 139 vulnerabilities in AI systems! ๐จ This is a good reminder that we need to keep working on AI security. Read the full report
With the rise of AI, cybersecurity researchers are racing to prevent new exploits. ๐ This article talks about the challenges of securing AI models and agents. Find out what they're doing
This article from Black Hat 2025 explains how agentic AI is finally moving past the hype and delivering real-world value. ๐ It's a great look at the practical applications of this technology. Read the full piece
The ugly side of AI does have a wild amount of dark economic value. The deepfake AI market is projected to grow to a massive $22.2 billion by 2030! ๐คฏ This article breaks down the incredible growth of this technology. Learn more about the market forecast
HPE revealed some cool new AI-driven security and data protection tools at Black Hat USA 2025. ๐ก๏ธ They're making a big push to secure data in the age of AI. Find out more
Riverbed is using AI to create intelligent solutions for network observability. ๐ป This will help companies keep a better eye on their networks. Read the full details here
Forethought is now part of the new AI Agents and Tools category on the AWS Marketplace. ๐ฅณ This makes it easier for companies to access and use their solutions. Check it out
Codit showed off their new AI-powered policy agent at the APEC Digital AI Forum. ๐ค It sounds like a smart tool for managing policies! Get all the details from the forum
Google just announced the startups for their 2025 AI Accelerator cohort! ๐ It's a great opportunity for these companies to grow and innovate. See who made the list
BetaKitโs latest article explores how AI is fundamentally changing the way startups are built and grow. ๐ It's a solid read for anyone in the startup world! Check out the new rules of the game
AWS has a new neurosymbolic AI solution that promises safe and explainable automation for regulated industries. This is a big deal for industries that need transparency! Learn more about this tech
This article breaks down the concept of AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) and how it's changing the game for SaaS companies. ๐ค It's a great primer on a growing trend! Get the full rundown
This article is in Korean, so the content isn't available to me, but it seems to be about a company or tech news story from Korea. ๐ฐ๐ท You can check out the original article here

This Weekโs Raise Recap ๐๐ฐย
Certivity just secured a cool โฌ13.3 million in Series A funding! ๐ This is gonna help them grow their business and expand their regulatory AI solutions. Want to know more? Read all about it here
Ultromics is getting a huge funding boost! They've landed a massive $41 million in Series C funding to expand their AI solutions. ๐ค Find out how they plan to use the money by clicking here
Billionaire Alex Kroonenburg's AI ad agency, Cuttable, is making waves with a big valuation! ๐ธ It's an interesting look at the intersection of AI and advertising. Check out the details here
An ex-OpenAI VP's new AI startup just secured a whopping $200 million in a funding round led by a16z! ๐ฐ Sounds like a major player to watch in the AI space. Get the full scoop
Tavily just raised $25 million to improve web connectivity for AI agents. ๐ธ๏ธ This is great news for making AI agents smarter and more connected! Learn more about their plans
Casap is using AI to shake up the world of payment disputes and fraud! They've raised a $25 million Series A to help businesses tackle first-party fraud. ๐ณ Read more about their innovative solution here
Tracelight just landed a sweet $3.6 million in seed funding! ๐ฑ This will help them continue their work in the tech world. Read all the details
Menos AI is celebrating a successful seed round, raising $5.2 million! ๐ This funding will help them further develop their AI solutions. Find out what's next for them
Lorikeet, a startup focused on AI customer support, has raised an impressive $7.5 million in less than a year! ๐ฆ That's some serious momentum! Check out their journey
Chai Discovery has raised a massive $70 million in a Series A round to revolutionize molecular design using AI! ๐งช This is a huge leap for science. Learn more about their plans
Ala-an is making moves in the MENA region! They've raised $48 million in Series A funding to expand their AI-driven fintech solutions. ๐ฐ Super exciting stuff for the financial world! Get the details
Resolvd.ai is just getting started and they've already raised $1.6 million in a pre-seed round! ๐ A great start for this new AI venture. Find out what they're all about
Olarry has raised $10 million in Series A funding to create a new kind of enterprise software. ๐ก They're aiming to shake things up in the industry! Read the full story here
Clay, an AI marketing company, just had a successful fundraise. ๐ They're looking to use this to grow and innovate in the marketing space. Learn more about their plans here
Meta is adding to its AI arsenal by acquiring the AI audio startup Waveforms! ๐ It's another move in the big tech race for AI dominance. Find out what this means for both companies

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