#Artificial Intelligence
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Baseten’s $13 Billion Valuation: The Inference Gold Rush Hits Fever Pitch
Baseten is reportedly closing a $1.5 billion round at a $13 billion valuation. The deal underscores the massive investor appetite for AI inference infrastructure.
OpenAI’s Latest Hires Signal a Pivot Toward IPO Readiness
OpenAI is bolstering its ranks with Google legend Noam Shazeer and former White House official Dean Ball. The move signals a clear pivot toward IPO readiness.
BytePlus Convenes Asian Media Giants to Solve the AI Production Gap
BytePlus gathered top Asian media executives at APOS 2026 to discuss the practical integration of generative AI into professional content production. The meeting signals a shift toward tech-led production workflows in the region.
Probably Raises $9M to Fix the AI Hallucination Problem
Probably has raised $9 million to solve the AI hallucination problem. Their approach uses a 'mech suit' of validation tools to ensure 99.99% accuracy.
NewCore Raises $66M to Give AI Agents Their Own Corporate Identities
NewCore has emerged from stealth with $66 million to help companies manage AI agents as employees. The startup aims to secure the next generation of the digital workforce.
Cybersecurity Experts Slam Government Ban on Anthropic’s AI Models
Dozens of cybersecurity experts are protesting a U.S. government ban on Anthropic’s Fable and Mythos models. They argue the move leaves digital infrastructure vulnerable by stripping defenders of essential tools.
Sarvam Hits $1.5 Billion Valuation as India Bets on Sovereign AI
Sarvam has hit a $1.5 billion valuation in a $234 million round led by HCLTech. The move signals a major push for sovereign AI infrastructure in India.
Equal AI Raises $30M to Automate the Chaos of Indian Phone Calls
Equal AI has raised $30 million to scale its call-screening assistant in India. The app uses AI to answer unknown calls and manage daily communications.
Avataar’s New Video AI Cuts Costs by 20x to Unlock India’s Scale
Avataar AI has launched Varya, a new video model that slashes generation costs by 20x. It is specifically designed to handle Indian cultural nuances at a scale previously impossible for the region.
Anthropic’s Sudden Access Ban Sparks India’s Sovereign AI Push
Anthropic’s sudden restriction on its newest AI models has forced India to confront its heavy reliance on U.S. technology. Founders are now scrambling to pivot toward sovereign AI solutions.
London’s AI Ecosystem Is Entering Its Prime, Says ElevenLabs CEO
ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski argues that London's AI ecosystem has finally reached the maturity needed to challenge Silicon Valley. The city is seeing record capital inflows and a surge in deep-tech talent retention.
KPMG Pulls AI Report After Fabricated Claims Surface
KPMG has retracted a major report on AI after organizations confirmed the document contained fabricated claims. The incident marks the second time in two months a top-tier firm has pulled research due to AI hallucinations.