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Happy Wednesday!

Hereโ€™s your news in newsletter!

In this Issue:

  • Your Weekly Industry News Recap

  • The Raise Recap

Headliner: GPT-5 Launch From Hype to "Bumpy": Is the AI Barometer Broken?

Your Weekly Industry News Recap

  • NOTA AI has a cool new solution for real-time video surveillance using VLM technology. ๐Ÿ•ต๏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! ๐Ÿฅ 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! ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ป Get some serious insights here

  • While other companies are fighting over AI pricing, Anthropic's revenue is taking off! ๐Ÿš€ 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! ๐Ÿ’ป 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! ๐Ÿšจ 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. ๐Ÿ”’ 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. ๐Ÿš€ 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! ๐Ÿคฏ 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. ๐Ÿ›ก๏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. ๐Ÿ’ป 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. ๐Ÿฅณ 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. ๐Ÿค– 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! ๐ŸŽ“ It's a great opportunity for these companies to grow and innovate. See who made the list

  • BetaKitโ€™s latest article explores how AI is fundamentally changing the way startups are built and grow. ๐Ÿ“Š 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. ๐Ÿค 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. ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท You can check out the original article here

This Weekโ€™s Raise Recap ๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿ’ฐย 

  • Certivity just secured a cool โ‚ฌ13.3 million in Series A funding! ๐Ÿš€ 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. ๐Ÿค‘ 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! ๐Ÿ’ธ 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! ๐Ÿ’ฐ 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. ๐Ÿ•ธ๏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. ๐Ÿ’ณ Read more about their innovative solution here

  • Tracelight just landed a sweet $3.6 million in seed funding! ๐ŸŒฑ 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! ๐ŸŽ‰ 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! ๐Ÿฆ 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! ๐Ÿงช 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. ๐Ÿ’ฐ 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! ๐Ÿš€ 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. ๐Ÿ’ก 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. ๐Ÿ“ˆ 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! ๐Ÿ”Š It's another move in the big tech race for AI dominance. Find out what this means for both companies

Stay well, and see you next week!

-โœŒ๐Ÿฝ Sam

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