Top 30 AI News
OpenAI Finalizes $40 Billion Funding at $300 Billion Valuation
OpenAI has completed a massive $40 billion funding round, reaching a valuation of $300 billion, nearly doubling its previous valuation.
Oculus Co-Founder’s AI Voice Startup Is in Talks for Sequoia Backing
Sesame AI, founded by Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe, is negotiating a funding round exceeding $200 million, co-led by Sequoia Capital and Spark Capital.
Runway’s New AI Challenges OpenAI’s Sora With More Cohesive Videos
Runway introduces a new AI tool that generates more cohesive videos, directly competing with OpenAI’s Sora.
Microsoft-Backed Startup Builder.ai Hires Auditors to Investigate Inflated Sales
Builder.ai, supported by Microsoft and QIA, has engaged auditors to investigate allegations of inflated sales figures.
DeepSeek Challenges Everyone’s Assumptions About AI Costs
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek claims its ChatGPT rival operates at significantly lower costs, questioning the rationale behind high AI budgets.
AI Needs So Much Energy It’s Distorting US Power for Millions of Homes
Analysis reveals a strong correlation between proximity to data centers and power distortions in US homes, highlighting AI’s massive energy demands.
Masayoshi Son’s Quest to Become the Next Nvidia
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son plans a $100 billion investment in the US, aiming to replicate Nvidia’s success in AI.