Google-backed Boston quantum startup QuEra raises $230M debt round

Quantum computing, long relegated to the realm of the theoretical, feels like it is back on the agenda as a potentially viable alternative to the expensive race for even more computing power.  On the heels of some notable advancements in quantum chips and error correction (two key hurdles for quantum computing), a startup out of… Continua a leggere Google-backed Boston quantum startup QuEra raises $230M debt round

Google-backed Boston quantum startup QuEra raises $230M debt round

Quantum computing, long relegated to the realm of the theoretical, feels like it is back on the agenda as a potentially viable alternative to the expensive race for even more computing power.  On the heels of some notable advancements in quantum chips and error correction (two key hurdles for quantum computing), a startup out of… Continua a leggere Google-backed Boston quantum startup QuEra raises $230M debt round

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls the AI Action Summit a ‘missed opportunity’

In a statement on Tuesday, Dario Amodei, the CEO of AI startup Anthropic, called the AI Action Summit in Paris this week a “missed opportunity,” and urged the AI industry — and government — to “move faster and with greater clarity.” “We were pleased to attend the AI Action Summit in Paris, and we appreciate… Continua a leggere Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls the AI Action Summit a ‘missed opportunity’

Voyantis aims to help companies figure out their customers’ worth

How much is a customer worth to a company? That’s the eternal question. To arrive at an answer, customer and sales teams are often forced to use spreadsheets and other manual data analysis methods. The problem is, these methods tend to be slow and error-prone, leading to gaps in reporting processes. The challenge spurred two… Continua a leggere Voyantis aims to help companies figure out their customers’ worth

Workday launches a platform for enterprises to manage all of their AI agents in one place

HR giant Workday is launching a new way for enterprises to keep track of all of their AI agents in one place. It’s also launching a few more AI agents of its own, for good measure. Silicon Valley-based Workday announced on Tuesday the release of Workday Agent System of Record, which is meant to help… Continua a leggere Workday launches a platform for enterprises to manage all of their AI agents in one place

Voyantis aims to help companies figure out their customers’ worth

How much is a customer worth to a company? That’s the eternal question. To arrive at an answer, customer and sales teams are often forced to use spreadsheets and other manual data analysis methods. The problem is, these methods tend to be slow and error-prone, leading to gaps in reporting processes. The challenge spurred two… Continua a leggere Voyantis aims to help companies figure out their customers’ worth

3D mood board and marketplace MattoBoard picks up $2M to launch AI visual search

MattoBoard, the makers of web-based software designed to simplify the creative process for interior designers and architects, is getting into AI. On Tuesday, the startup announced its $2 million seed funding round, which will support the launch of a new feature called Design Stream, an AI-driven visual search and discovery tool.  The company’s software, a… Continua a leggere 3D mood board and marketplace MattoBoard picks up $2M to launch AI visual search

Comulate raises $20M to help insurers work more smoothly

Unimaginable disasters like the fires in Los Angeles cause hundreds of billions of dollars in destruction, and put a huge focus on the role the insurance industry plays in the process of rebuilding. Those events also lead to major financial losses at the insurance companies themselves, and longer term, all of this will put a… Continua a leggere Comulate raises $20M to help insurers work more smoothly

Authorities arrest four suspected 8base ransomware operators in global takedown 

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Archer Aviation doubles down on defense aircraft with $300M raise

Escalating geopolitical tensions and a new administration with a hawkish defense agenda have led many startups to embrace dual-use strategies to secure revenue through military applications. It’s a trend that is already heating up in aerospace.   Take Archer Aviation, a California-based startup building eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles). Until very recently, Archer’s go-to-market… Continua a leggere Archer Aviation doubles down on defense aircraft with $300M raise