Nous Research, the company behind the popular open-source Hermes Agent, has recently confirmed a valuation of $1.5 billion following a successful $90 million Series B funding round. This round was spearheaded by Robot Ventures, with notable participation from investors such as Nvidia, Union Square Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Samsung, and 1789 Capital. This latest funding boosts […]
Melius, an AI-driven platform designed to generate ad campaigns, images, and videos, has successfully raised $25 million in funding, which includes a $20 million Series A round led by CRV, alongside a $5 million seed round from General Catalyst. The New York-based startup, which emerged from stealth mode in July, claims to have achieved over […]
OpenAI has announced the implementation of invisible watermarking for text generated by ChatGPT and Codex in the European Union. This decision is in compliance with the new EU AI Act, with the watermark expected to be rolled out in the coming weeks to users within the EU, as detailed in a recent blog post. The […]
Google has announced the suspension of its open-source bug bounty program, attributing this decision to a considerable increase in submissions generated by AI. This program was designed to reward researchers for identifying vulnerabilities in Google’s open-source software. However, the influx of submissions has overwhelmed the program, primarily due to many reports being invalid or based […]
Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman has announced that the company will no longer utilize nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in its communications with government agencies regarding the establishment of new data centers. This declaration highlights Amazon’s effort to address rising concerns over transparency related to data centers, which have faced backlash from communities worried about […]
Sean Parker, co-founder of Napster, has re-entered the music sector with a renewed focus on compliance and collaboration, as disclosed in an interview with The Information. Acknowledging past missteps, Parker is now committed to partnering with the music industry rather than challenging it. Two years ago, Parker played a critical role in rescuing Stability AI, […]
In December 2025, just a month before the U.S. commenced its invasion of Venezuela and captured the president, Nicolás Maduro, a secret meeting occurred between President Trump and Elon Musk, as reported by Time magazine. This meeting happened approximately seven months after Musk’s departure from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). During […]
Google has unveiled its latest AI model, Gemini 4 Argon, which is positioned as a robust solution for various tasks, particularly in coding and cybersecurity. This model is part of Google’s ongoing efforts to enhance its capabilities in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. Argon is initially available to select partners through Google’s Fairwind […]
The U.S. government recently introduced its own AI chatbot, America.gov, igniting curiosity and skepticism regarding its capabilities. Developed in collaboration with Google and SpaceXAI, this chatbot is intended to assist citizens but is facing scrutiny as people attempt to probe its functionality—especially when engaging in lighthearted or unconventional topics. Interestingly, when users inquire about Minecraft, […]
Peak XV Partners, a prominent venture capital firm with over $10 billion in assets, has announced an increase in its investment capacity for seed-stage startups through its Surge platform. This comes as the firm unveils a new cohort of 18 companies known as Surge 12. The Surge 12 cohort is notable for being the first […]