Chinese AI Startup Secures $75 Million Funding at $500 Million Valuation
Chinese startup Manus AI has picked up $75 million in a funding round led by Benchmark at a roughly $500 million valuation, according to Bloomberg.
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Duke of Sussex Engages with Youth Advocates on Social Media and AI Safety
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, walked into the sunlight-lit hotel conference room in Brooklyn on Thursday to meet with a dozen youth leaders working in
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The Rise of AI in Search: A Strategic Shift
Google says that more and more users are turning to its AI-powered search features, including AI Overviews and Circle to Search.
A Prominent AI Researcher Faces Green Card Denial in the U.S.
An OpenAI researcher who worked on GPT-4.5 had their green card denied. The news comes as the U.S. views foreign workers with increased scrutiny.
Intel Implements New Office Attendance Policy
Intel says that it’ll require employees to work from the office four days a week, a shift from the company’s old policy.
Intel Decides to Keep Its Venture Arm Intact
Intel Capital was set to be spun out of its parent company. Now, Intel’s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is changing course.
CEO Discusses New Browser’s Data Tracking for Personalized Advertising
Perplexity is building its own browser is to collect data on everything users do outside of its own app to sell ads.
Introducing a Streamlined Version of an Advanced Research Tool
OpenAI is rolling out a ‘lightweight’ version of its ChatGPT deep research tool, powered by the company’s recently launched o4-mini AI model.