How the classic anime ‘Ghost in the Shell’ predicted the future of cybersecurity 30 years ago

The story of Ghost in the Shell’s main villain the Puppet Master hinted at a future where governments use hackers for espionage, at a time when most of the world had never connected to the internet.

Cavela lands $6.6M to help brands beat pre-tariff manufacturing costs

The startup claims that its AI agents can reduce the cost of product manufacturing by an average of 35%.

Function Health raises $298M Series B at $2.5B valuation

From electronic health records and blood tests to the stream of data from wearable devices, the amount of health information people generate is accelerating rapidly. Yet, many users struggle to connect this trove of data in a meaningful way and actually use it to improve their health. Function Health wants to consolidate health data and… Continua a leggere Function Health raises $298M Series B at $2.5B valuation

VC Jennifer Neundorfer explains how founders can stand out in a crowded AI market

Founders and investors alike are obsessed with AI, and even Neundorfer said her firm, January Ventures, is looking at ways to use AI to make their work more efficient, such as helping to do due diligence on the market and competition.

VC Jennifer Neundorfer explains how founders can stand out in a crowded AI market

Founders and investors alike are obsessed with AI, and even Neundorfer said her firm, January Ventures, is looking at ways to use AI to make their work more efficient, such as helping to do due diligence on the market and competition.

Spotify acquires music database WhoSampled

WhoSampled offers an extensive database of songs, samples, covers, remixes, artists, and more. According to its website, it’s now tracking more than 1.2 million songs and nearly 622,000 samples. That data is powering Spotify’s latest features, like its upcoming music discovery tool SongDNA.

Warner Music settles copyright lawsuit with Udio, signs deal for AI music platform

The subscription service will allow users to make remixes, covers, and new songs using the voices of artists and compositions of songwriters who choose to participate.

Legally embattled AI music startup Suno raises at $2.45B valuation on $200M revenue

Suno has been the target of multiple AI training lawsuits but it has grown so rapidly, VCs were delighted to invest.

Rising data center electricity use risks blackouts during winter storms

Data centers are driving record electricity demand, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation is warning that a severe winter storm could push the grid over the edge.

Why January Ventures is funding underrepresented AI founders

While everyone’s chasing the next AI infrastructure play in San Francisco, some of the most defensible AI companies are being built by founders with deep expertise in legacy industries — and they’re not getting funded. January Ventures aims to fill that gap, writing pre-seed checks for underrepresented founders transforming healthcare, manufacturing, and supply chain with… Continua a leggere Why January Ventures is funding underrepresented AI founders