Exaforce raises $125M to enhance agentic SOC platform
Exaforce, an agentic security operations firm, has raised $125 million in a Series B funding round, increasing its total funding to $200 million. The investment, led by HarbourVest, Peak XV,…
OpenAI’s Sam Altman testifies on discomfort with Musk’s control demands
During the ongoing trial examining OpenAI’s transition from nonprofit to for-profit, Sam Altman testified that he felt “extremely uncomfortable” when Elon Musk demanded complete control over a proposed for-profit subsidiary…
Google partners with Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo for Googlebooks launch
Google has announced its collaboration with partners Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo to launch the first Googlebooks, a new AI-native laptop category that leverages Gemini Intelligence. Unlike Chromebooks, the…
Google reimagines mouse pointer with AI-enabled Gemini features in Chrome and Googlebook
Google has unveiled experimental demonstrations of an AI-enabled mouse pointer designed to revolutionize user interactions on screens by integrating motion, speech, and natural shorthand. This new technology allows users to…
Google debuts Android Googlebook laptop platform with Gemini AI
Google has announced the launch of its new Android-based laptop platform, called the Googlebook, which will feature Gemini AI technology. This move marks Google’s reentry into the competitive laptop market,…
Anthropic expands push into legal industry with new AI tools
Anthropic is enhancing its presence in the legal industry by introducing a Claude plugin designed to automate clerical tasks, such as contract review, for legal professionals. This move comes after…
Positive Alignment paper proposes framework for AI to enhance human flourishing
A recent arXiv preprint outlines the concept of “Positive Alignment” in AI, advocating for systems that not only prevent harm but actively support human flourishing. The authors argue for a…
Anthropic warns investors to avoid unauthorized secondary market sellers
Anthropic PBC has cautioned investors against purchasing shares from several identified secondary marketplaces, labeling these sellers as unauthorized and emphasizing that such transactions will not be recognized. This warning follows…
CME Group partners with Silicon Data to launch compute futures market
CME Group and Silicon Data have announced plans to launch a pioneering compute futures market later this year, pending regulatory approval. This new financial product aims to provide traders, financial…
Isomorphic Labs raises funding for AI-powered drug discovery
Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, has successfully raised significant funding for his startup Isomorphic Labs, which focuses on using AI to accelerate the development of novel drugs. Founded in…