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CommanderAI says it’s building the Salesforce for the waste management industry

CommanderAI built an AI-driven CRM and sales prospecting platform that continues the nuances of the waste management industry.

Composite gets backing from NFDG for its cross-browser agent tool

Composite offers its solution for Macs and Windows at the moment, and setup is very easy, as you just need to install the browser extension for agents to make use of that browser.

Explosion, vehicle fire rock Faraday Future’s LA headquarters

There were no injuries, but the building has been deemed unfit for occupation. Faraday’s landlord is currently trying to find a new tenant as the EV startup’s lease is expiring.

AI recruiter Alex raises $17M to automate initial job interviews

The Y Combinator startup raised a Series A led by Peak XV Partners.

DeepSeek: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot app

DeepSeek is backed by High-Flyer Capital Management, a Chinese quantitative hedge fund that uses AI to inform its trading decisions.

California Governor Newsom signs landmark AI safety bill SB 53

SB 53 requires large AI labs – including OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google DeepMind – to be transparent about safety protocols. It also ensures whistleblower protections for employees at those companies.  

Frank founder Charlie Javice sentenced to 7 years in prison for defrauding JPMorgan Chase

The fintech startup had been acquired by JPMorgan Chase in 2021 for $175 million. The bank later accused Frank of lying about its customer base.

Notion Capital raises $130M growth fund to tackle Europe’s follow-on gap

The growth fund is nearly twice the size of its previous one.

Whoop opens blood-testing service to what it says is a 350,000-person waitlist

Whoop Advanced Labs marries subscription blood tests with its fitness device monitoring for tech-powered wellness advice.