Top 10 AI News

India startup funding hits $11B in 2025 as investors grow more selective
Author: Jagmeet Singh
Publication Date: 7 hours ago
Summary: India’s startup ecosystem saw $11 billion in funding in 2025, reflecting a more selective approach from investors as the market matures and competition intensifies.

Equity’s 2026 Predictions: AI Agents, Blockbuster IPOs, and the Future of VC
Author: Theresa Loconsolo, Kirsten Korosec, Rebecca Bellan, Anthony Ha, Isabelle Johannessen
Publication Date: 2 days ago
Summary: The Equity podcast team discusses predictions for 2026, including the rise of AI agents, major IPOs, and evolving trends in venture capital.

Nvidia to license AI chip challenger Groq’s tech and hire its CEO
Author: Amanda Silberling
Publication Date: 3 days ago
Summary: Nvidia is set to license technology from Groq, a competitor in the AI chip space, and bring on its CEO, signaling a major move in the AI hardware market.

The year data centers went from backend to center stage
Author: Lucas Ropek
Publication Date: 3 days ago
Summary: Data centers have become a focal point in the tech industry, moving from behind-the-scenes infrastructure to a central role in powering AI and cloud services.

The European startup market’s data doesn’t match its energy — yet
Author: Rebecca Szkutak
Publication Date: 4 days ago
Summary: Despite high enthusiasm, the European startup market’s data shows a gap between optimism and actual investment and growth figures.

Why the operating room is ripe for AI, according to Akara
Author: Russell Brandom, Theresa Loconsolo
Publication Date: 4 days ago
Summary: Akara discusses how AI can transform operating rooms by improving efficiency, safety, and patient outcomes.

Waymo is testing Gemini as an in-car AI assistant in its robotaxis
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: 4 days ago
Summary: Waymo is piloting Gemini, an AI assistant, in its autonomous vehicles to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency.

Italy tells Meta to suspend its policy that bans rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp
Author: Ram Iyer
Publication Date: 4 days ago
Summary: Italian regulators have ordered Meta to halt its policy that blocks rival AI chatbots from operating on WhatsApp, citing competition concerns.

Can AI fix the operating room? This startup thinks so
Author: Theresa Loconsolo
Publication Date: 4 days ago
Summary: Akara, a startup, believes AI can address inefficiencies and safety issues in operating rooms, offering new solutions for healthcare providers.

John Carreyrou and other authors bring new lawsuit against six major AI companies
Author: Amanda Silberling
Publication Date: 5 days ago
Summary: A group of authors, including John Carreyrou, have filed a lawsuit against six leading AI companies, alleging unauthorized use of their works in AI training.

Marissa Mayer’s new startup Dazzle raises $8M led by Forerunner’s Kirsten Green
Author: Marina Temkin
Publication Date: 5 days ago
Summary: Marissa Mayer’s latest venture, Dazzle, has secured $8 million in funding, with Forerunner’s Kirsten Green leading the round.

Amazon’s AI assistant Alexa+ now works with Angi, Expedia, Square, and Yelp
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: 5 days ago
Summary: Amazon’s Alexa+ AI assistant has expanded its integrations, now supporting services like Angi, Expedia, Square, and Yelp for enhanced user convenience.

Lemon Slice nabs $10.5M from YC and Matrix to build out its digital avatar tech
Author: Ivan Mehta
Publication Date: 5 days ago
Summary: Lemon Slice has raised $10.5 million from Y Combinator and Matrix Partners to further develop its digital avatar technology.

OpenAI says AI browsers may always be vulnerable to prompt injection attacks
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: Dec 22, 2025
Summary: OpenAI warns that AI-powered browsers could remain susceptible to prompt injection attacks, posing ongoing security challenges.

Alphabet to buy Intersect Power to bypass energy grid bottlenecks
Author: Marina Temkin
Publication Date: Dec 22, 2025
Summary: Alphabet is acquiring Intersect Power to address energy grid bottlenecks, aiming to secure reliable power for its data centers and AI operations.

ChatGPT launches a year-end review like Spotify Wrapped
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: Dec 22, 2025
Summary: ChatGPT introduces a year-end review feature, allowing users to see their AI interactions in a format similar to Spotify Wrapped.

Splat’s app uses AI to turn your photos into coloring pages for kids
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: Dec 22, 2025
Summary: Splat’s new app leverages AI to convert user photos into printable coloring pages designed for children.

ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
Author: Kate Park, Kyle Wiggers, Cody Corrall, Alyssa Stringer
Publication Date: Dec 22, 2025
Summary: A comprehensive guide to ChatGPT, covering its features, capabilities, and the technology behind the popular AI chatbot.

Waymo resumes service in San Francisco after robotaxis stall during blackout
Author: Anthony Ha
Publication Date: Dec 21, 2025
Summary: Waymo has resumed its robotaxi service in San Francisco after a temporary suspension caused by a citywide blackout that affected its vehicles.

OpenAI allows users to directly adjust ChatGPT’s enthusiasm level
Author: Anthony Ha
Publication Date: Dec 20, 2025
Summary: OpenAI has introduced a feature that lets users control the warmth and enthusiasm of ChatGPT’s responses for a more personalized experience.

New York governor Kathy Hochul signs RAISE Act to regulate AI safety
Author: Anthony Ha
Publication Date: Dec 20, 2025
Summary: New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the RAISE Act, introducing new regulations aimed at ensuring the safety of AI technologies.

Ex-Splunk execs’ startup Resolve AI hits $1B valuation with Series A
Author: Marina Temkin
Publication Date: Dec 19, 2025
Summary: Resolve AI, founded by former Splunk executives, has reached a $1 billion valuation following its Series A funding round.