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Sources: AI synthetic research startup Aaru raised a Series A at a $1B 'headline' valuation
Aaru, a startup that provides near-instant customer research by using AI to simulate user behavior, has raised a Series A led by Redpoint Ventures, according to three people familiar with the deal. The funding round included different valuation…
Startup Building 'Air Traffic Control' to Help Self-Driving Cars Get Through Chick-fil-A
Let's face it: American roads aren't friendly places for pedestrians. They often feature ungodly numbers of extra-wide lanes, infinite parking lots, and tons of active driveways for cars to access chain stores and restaurants. As it turns out…
Opinion | A New Capital-Formation Agenda for America
Chairman Paul Atkins writes that “ The SEC Is Reviving Capital Markets ” (op-ed, Dec. 3), and the House Financial Services Committee rejoices. On the eve of our nation's 250th birthday, it's critical we recommit to the free-market…
Former ballerina beats Taylor Swift to become youngest female self-made billionaire
The 29-year-old founder of an online betting platform that correctly predicted Donald Trump's election victory last year is now the world's youngest-ever self-made female billionaire. Luana Lopes Lara, a former ballerina and hedge fund intern from…
Hyderabad Hosts Global Power Meet, Pitches Telangana@2047 Vision
The summit aims to position Telangana as a global hub for sustainable urban development, inclusive growth, innovation, and investment, with discussions focusing on building a future centred on cutting-edge technology, green development, and modern…
Bridge Summit 2025 to bring global media and tech leaders together in Abu Dhabi
While the media, entertainment, gaming, technology, and digital platforms are growing rapidly and yet are becoming increasingly fragmented and isolated, BRIDGE Summit 2025 offers a unified setting. The Summit's core tracks are Media, Music…
Here's What Happened After The 'Owning Manhattan' Season 2 Cliffhanger
Somehow, Ryan Serhant can turn boring business deals into a thrilling cliffhanger. Owning Manhattan Season 2, which premiered on Netflix on Dec. 5, ends with a question left unanswered, as the real estate broker received an offer that could change…
Govt takes multiple steps to improve MSMEs' access to finance, says MoS Shobha Karandlaje
According to the Minister, the government has implemented a range of measures and support programs aimed at improving financing options for MSMEs, reinforcing its commitment to fostering growth and stability in one of India's most critical economic…
Meta buys AI wearables startup Limitless
Meta on Friday confirmed it is buying Limitless, a U.S. startup that makes a wearable pendant that records and summarises conversations and meetings with the help of artificial intelligence. Financial details of the deal to acquire the…
The Grandma Test: When Your Mom Can Use DePIN, Mass Adoption Has Arrived
In a perfect world, the internet works like tap water: you turn it on, and it flows. Seamlessly. Nobody really wants to think about a ‘better connection spot,' SIM cards, or the nearest cell towers. Users just want a fast, stable connection…
Crypto Biz: Mining weakness tests Bitcoin's market cycle
Bitcoin (BTC) miners are learning the hard way that “number go up” doesn't always trickle down. Even with Bitcoin prices still elevated by historical standards, mining margins have been sharply squeezed, with some industry analysts…
Escobar: How The BRICS+ 'Unit' Can Save Global Trade
The Unit project, first revealed by Sputnik in 2024, is emerging as the most viable option for breaking the US dollar's stranglehold on global trade and investment. In his book co-written with top economist Sergey Bodrunov, Regulations of the…
CoinSwitch Sets New Standard in Derivatives Trading with Crypto Options Launching at Lowest Fees
CoinSwitch, India's largest crypto trading platform with over 2 crore users, announces the launch of Crypto Options for its users. Designed to meet the needs of a new generation of traders, this new offering brings together industry-low fees…
Foresight Enterprise VCT (LON:FTF) Shares Up 2.6% - What's Next?
Foresight Enterprise VCT (LON:FTF - Get Free Report)'s stock price rose 2.6% during trading on Thursday. The company traded as high as GBX 48 and last traded at GBX 48. Approximately 10,356 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of…
Like Lawyers In Pompeii: Is Legal Ignoring The Coming AI Crisis? (Part II)
We read about it every day. A lawyer uses a large language model (LLM) to do some research. They copy that research into a brief, but the research contains cases that don't exist. The lawyer is busted, the judge furious, and the client starts…
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