U.S. First Lady Melania Trump has broken new ground in publishing by releasing an audiobook version of her memoir, “Melania,” narrated entirely by an artificial intelligence-generated replica of her voice. The audiobook, developed in partnership with AI audio startup ElevenLabs, is available exclusively on the ElevenReader app for $25, with ...
The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of recovery, with Bitcoin and Ethereum stabilizing after a period of volatility. According to Bitcoin.com News, investor confidence is rising, especially as emerging blockchain projects capture attention. One of the standout projects gaining traction is Lightchain AI, which is nearing the final stage of ...
Huawei is working on testing a new AI chip called the Ascend 910D, which is aimed at competing with Nvidia's high-end processors. The company plans to distribute sample chips to local tech firms by late May, although the chip is still in early development and requires extensive testing. Huawei is ...
The White House announced on April 24 that it had received more than 10,000 public submissions in response to its proposed artificial intelligence action plan, underscoring mounting national interest in the technology as global competition intensifies. Tech powerhouses like OpenAI, Google, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft were among the contributors, alongside ...
Manychat, a leading business messaging platform, has raised $140 million in a new funding round to accelerate its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and expand its global business communications market reach. The funding round, led by growth equity firm Bessemer Venture Partners, marks a significant milestone for Manychat as it seeks ...
Perplexity AI, a rising competitor in the search industry, is set to play a key role as a witness in the ongoing United States Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust trial against Google. The trial, which is being closely watched by the tech and blockchain communities, challenges Google’s dominance in the ...
Artificial intelligence startups drew the bulk of global venture capital investments in the first quarter of 2025, marking a sharp pivot from last year, according to new data from Pitchbook. The report revealed that a staggering 57.9% of all global VC funding in Q1 went to AI and machine learning ...
Hammerspace, a company specialising in managing unstructured data for tech giants like Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla, has raised $100 million in a recent funding round, pushing its valuation to $500 million. This investment highlights the increasing importance of efficient data management solutions in an era where companies grapple with ever-expanding ...
OpenAI has launched its GPT-4.1 series, featuring GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and GPT-4.1 nano, accessible via API. These models replace the GPT-4.5 Preview, offering enhanced code generation, instruction adherence, and long-context processing with a context window of up to one million tokens. This advancement allows for handling complete code repositories, extensive ...
Ominimo, a Polish insurtech startup, has received its first external investment from Zurich Insurance Group, valuing the company at $220 million. This investment marks a significant milestone for the company, which has been self-funded for a year. It highlights the company's innovative risk assessment approach and growth potential in the ...
