LiveKit, a developer of infrastructure software for real-time AI voice and video applications, has announced the raise of one hundred million dollars in funding at a one billion dollar valuation. This round was led by Index Ventures and included participation…
In a move that highlights the ongoing competition for elite artificial intelligence talent, Google DeepMind has entered into a licensing agreement with voice AI startup Hume AI. As part of the deal, Hume AI’s CEO, Alan Cowen, and approximately seven…
Since 2024, Anthropic’s performance optimization team has used a take-home test for job applicants to verify their technical knowledge. However, as AI coding tools have advanced, the test has required significant changes to prevent candidates from simply using Claude to…
AI chatbots are getting better at answering questions, summarizing documents, and solving mathematical equations. However, they still largely behave as helpful assistants for one user at a time. They are not designed to manage the messier work of real collaboration,…
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis expressed surprise that OpenAI has already moved to introduce ads within its AI chatbot. In an interview at Davos, the AI leader responded to a question about monetizing AI services with ads, stating that his…
It will soon be more difficult to fake or manipulate video footage from Ring cameras. On Thursday, the Amazon-owned company introduced Ring Verify, a new video authenticity feature. This tool will allow anyone to determine whether a Ring video has…
Jenny Liu, former CEO of the exclusive, celebrity-favorite gym Dogpound, said there were two reasons she wanted to start her own venture fund. First, she was surrounded by wellness founders at her local gym who loved testing new products and…
Preparing for the SAT is rarely enjoyable, but Google is working to reduce the stress with artificial intelligence. The company has announced a new focus on standardized testing by offering free SAT practice exams powered by its Gemini AI. Students…
Meta is preparing for trial in New Mexico, where it faces accusations of failing to protect children from sexual exploitation on its platforms. As the trial date approaches, the company’s legal team is seeking to restrict the evidence that can…
Tesla is now offering passengers robotaxi rides in Austin without a human safety driver in the front seat. CEO Elon Musk announced the development on Thursday via his social media platform, congratulating the Tesla AI team on the milestone. In…
