Nvidia is set to invest between $500 million and $1 billion in the AI startup Poolside, which specializes in creating AI models for software development. According to a report from Bloomberg, this funding is part of a broader $2 billion funding round that Poolside is currently pursuing, which values the company at approximately $12 billion. […]
Meta is once again restructuring its AI organization, moving swiftly to stay competitive against other major players in the field. Initially reported by The Information, the change has culminated in an internal memo confirming the reorganization into four new groups, as per reports from Bloomberg and The New York Times. The newly created Meta Superintelligence […]
The U.S. government is reportedly considering taking a stake in Intel to bolster its U.S. manufacturing capabilities, especially in light of the company’s delayed Ohio chip factory. This development comes as Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan faces pressure from the Trump administration, which recently suggested that Tan resign due to alleged conflicts of interest, particularly concerning […]
AI chip startup Groq is reportedly in discussions to secure a fresh $600 million funding round, aiming for a near $6 billion valuation, as per sources from Bloomberg. This new valuation marks a significant increase from Groq’s previous valuation of $2.8 billion when it raised $640 million in August 2024. Over its history, Groq has […]
Apple’s head of AI models, Ruoming Pang, is set to join Meta, according to a report from Bloomberg. This decision signals another significant acquisition by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who is actively building a team for a new AI superintelligence unit. At Apple, Pang led the internal team responsible for developing AI foundation models, which […]
OpenAI and Microsoft are reportedly experiencing increasing tensions in their partnership. A recent Wall Street Journal report highlights that OpenAI executives are contemplating publicly accusing Microsoft of anticompetitive behavior. This follows OpenAI’s discussions about potentially seeking federal regulatory review on their contract with Microsoft. The conflict centers around OpenAI’s efforts to minimize Microsoft’s control over […]
Manus AI, a rapidly rising player in the AI agent startup scene, has recently secured $75 million at a valuation of approximately $500 million in a funding round led by Benchmark. However, reports indicate that the U.S. Treasury Department is now scrutinizing this investment to ensure compliance with 2023 regulations that restrict investments in Chinese […]
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed at Meta’s LlamaCon conference that approximately 20% to 30% of the code in Microsoft’s repositories has been “written by software,” referring to AI-generated code. This disclosure came during a fireside chat with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who inquired about the proportion of AI-generated code at Microsoft. Nadella acknowledged that the […]
The Trump administration is reportedly considering imposing new restrictions on the Chinese AI lab DeepSeek. These potential measures aim to prevent DeepSeek from purchasing Nvidia’s AI chips and could also limit American access to its AI services, as reported by The New York Times. This move is part of a broader strategy by the Trump […]
Google is reportedly resorting to a controversial tactic to retain its top AI talent amid fierce competition from companies like OpenAI. According to Business Insider, Google’s AI division, DeepMind, has implemented strict noncompete agreements for some employees in the U.K. These agreements prevent them from joining rival firms for a duration of up to one […]