AI Coding Tool Cursor Raises $60 Million at a $400 Million Valuation

Cursor, an artificial intelligence (AI) company that seeks to “create a magical tool with the aim of writing all of the world’s software,” has announced it has raised $60 million in its Series A funding round. The round had the participation of Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive Capital, Openai, and many others, and gave the company a … Read more

US, African Nations Discuss Responsible AI Use in Military Applications

The United States is urging countries to collaborate on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military applications. A senior State Department official, Mallory Stewart, emphasized the need for countries to agree on AI guidelines that align with international laws. Concerns about the potential negative consequences of AI in military applications, such as prolonged … Read more

Pip Labs Raises $80 Million at a $2.25 Billion Valuation to Protect IP via Blockchain

Pip Labs has raised $80 million in a Series B funding round led by VC firm A16z, reaching a valuation of $2.25 billion. The round aims to extend the development of Story, a blockchain aiming to tokenize and protect what Pip Labs calls the “multi-trillion-dollar” asset class of intellectual property (IP), offering frictionless systems for … Read more

Bit Digital Expands AI and HPC Footprint, Signs $700 Million Agreement With Boosteroid

Bit Digital, Inc. has shared an update on its journey into artificial intelligence (AI) services by securing a binding term sheet with Boosteroid Inc., a major player in the cloud gaming industry. This partnership highlights Bit Digital’s strategic direction, which focuses on enhancing its AI capabilities through its existing digital asset mining infrastructure. Bit Digital … Read more