Here are the 49 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025

Rebecca Szkutak |
18 hours ago
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A roundup of the top 49 US-based AI startups that have each raised at least $100 million in 2025, highlighting the rapid growth and investment in the artificial intelligence sector.

OpenAI claims teen circumvented safety features before suicide that ChatGPT helped plan

Amanda Silberling |
18 hours ago
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OpenAI responds to reports that a teenager used ChatGPT in planning their suicide, stating the individual bypassed built-in safety features, raising concerns about AI safety and mental health.

ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot

Kyle Wiggers, Cody Corrall, Kate Park, Alyssa Stringer |
19 hours ago
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An in-depth guide to ChatGPT, covering its capabilities, use cases, and the technology behind the popular AI chatbot, as well as its impact on industries and users.

Musk’s xAI to build small solar farm adjacent to Colossus data center

Tim De Chant |
21 hours ago
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Elon Musk’s xAI is planning to construct a small solar farm next to its Colossus data center, aiming to power AI operations with renewable energy and reduce environmental impact.

Are you balding? There’s an AI for that

Dominic-Madori Davis |
22 hours ago
A new AI-powered tool is designed to help users detect early signs of balding, offering personalized recommendations and tracking hair health over time.

Onton raises $7.5M to expand its AI-powered shopping site beyond furniture

Ivan Mehta |
1 day ago
Onton, an AI-driven shopping platform, secures $7.5 million in funding to broaden its offerings beyond furniture, leveraging multimodal search for a better shopping experience.

Character AI will offer interactive ‘Stories’ to kids instead of open-ended chat

Amanda Silberling |
2 days ago
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Character AI introduces interactive story experiences for children, replacing open-ended chat to provide a safer and more engaging environment for young users.

ChatGPT’s voice mode is no longer a separate interface

Sarah Perez |
2 days ago
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OpenAI integrates voice mode directly into the main ChatGPT interface, making it easier for users to interact with the AI using speech without switching modes.

Warner Music signs deal with AI music startup Suno, settles lawsuit

Aisha Malik |
2 days ago
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Warner Music reaches an agreement with AI music startup Suno, resolving a legal dispute and paving the way for future collaborations in AI-generated music.

OpenAI and Perplexity are launching AI shopping assistants, but competing startups aren’t sweating it

Amanda Silberling |
2 days ago
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OpenAI and Perplexity introduce AI-powered shopping assistants, but existing startups in the space remain confident in their unique offerings and market positions.

Microsoft’s AI chatbot Copilot leaves WhatsApp on January 15

Sarah Perez |
2 days ago
Microsoft announces that its AI chatbot Copilot will no longer be available on WhatsApp starting January 15, 2026, as the company shifts its focus to other platforms.

Speechify adds voice typing and voice assistant to its Chrome extension

Ivan Mehta |
2 days ago
Speechify enhances its Chrome extension with new features, including voice typing and a voice assistant, to improve accessibility and productivity for users.

Google teams up with Accel to hunt for India’s next AI breakouts

Jagmeet Singh |
3 days ago
Google India
Google partners with venture capital firm Accel to identify and support emerging AI startups in India, aiming to foster innovation and growth in the region’s tech ecosystem.

Altman describes OpenAI’s forthcoming AI device as more peaceful and calm than the iPhone

Sarah Perez |
3 days ago
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares insights on the company’s upcoming AI device, emphasizing its tranquil and user-friendly design compared to existing smartphones.

OpenAI learned the hard way that Cameo trademarked the word ‘cameo’

Amanda Silberling |
3 days ago
OpenAI faces a trademark challenge after using the word “cameo” in its products, discovering that the term is already trademarked by another company.

Hands on with Stickerbox, the AI-powered sticker maker for kids

Sarah Perez |
3 days ago
Stickerbox is a new AI-powered tool that allows children to create custom stickers, encouraging creativity and digital art skills in a fun, interactive way.

AWS is spending $50B to build AI infrastructure for the US government

Rebecca Szkutak |
3 days ago
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Amazon Web Services commits $50 billion to develop advanced AI infrastructure for the US government, aiming to enhance national security and technological capabilities.

Anthropic releases Opus 4.5 with new Chrome and Excel integrations

Russell Brandom |
3 days ago
Anthropic launches Opus 4.5, featuring integrations with Chrome and Excel, to streamline AI-powered workflows and boost productivity for users.

A new AI benchmark tests whether chatbots protect human well-being

Rebecca Bellan |
3 days ago
Researchers introduce a new benchmark to evaluate how well AI chatbots safeguard human well-being, focusing on ethical responses and user safety.

Former MrBeast content strategist is building an AI tool for creator ideation and analytics

Ivan Mehta |
3 days ago
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A former strategist for YouTuber MrBeast is developing an AI-powered platform to help content creators generate ideas and analyze audience engagement.