Media
Meta Platforms has unveiled Vibes, a new AI-powered video feed that allows users to create, share, and remix short-form, AI-generated videos. The launch marks another step in the company’s push to accelerate its artificial intelligence initiatives and diversify revenue streams. Starting Thursday, Vibes will be available on the Meta
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI and Databricks have signed a multiyear deal valued at $100 million to bring advanced artificial intelligence services to large business customers. The partnership aims to make it easier for enterprises to build AI agents that can leverage their own corporate data. Under the agreement, OpenAI’s models—including its
Marketing
Sephora is doubling down on its creator and social commerce strategy with the launch of My Sephora Storefront, a new affiliate platform that empowers influencers to curate and share shoppable beauty recommendations. The application process for creators is now open, with storefronts slated to debut in October, according to the
Talent Management
For years, recruiters relied on machine learning to sift through résumés and LinkedIn profiles, searching for keywords that might indicate a good fit. While this approach helped narrow candidate pools, hiring teams still had to manually review each profile—an often time-consuming process. David Paffenholz and Ishan Gupta believed there
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI is rolling out a new feature for ChatGPT called Pulse, designed to generate personalized daily reports for users while they sleep. The feature, which launches Thursday, provides five to ten tailored briefs each morning, aiming to make ChatGPT part of users’ daily routines — much like checking social media or
Government
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has secured a contract with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to provide its Grok chatbot to federal agencies, the government’s procurement arm confirmed Thursday. The agreement highlights Washington’s growing push to expand the use of AI in government operations,
Travel
Breeze Airways, the U.S. startup airline founded by JetBlue’s David Neeleman, is preparing to spread its wings beyond domestic skies. The carrier announced Thursday that it will begin international service early next year, marking a major milestone as it enters its fifth year of operations. Sun Destinations First
Hardware
Hardware startup Nothing announced Thursday that it will transform its affordable device brand, CMF, into a fully independent subsidiary, with India serving as its headquarters for manufacturing and R&D. Launched in 2023 with earbuds and a smartwatch, CMF has since expanded into smartphones—targeting the budget-friendly segment. Nothing
Solar Energy
Ask Starpath CEO Saurav Shroff about America’s space priorities, and he doesn’t mince words: the nation is “one order of magnitude high on cost and one order of magnitude low on ambition.” His company’s new solar panel line is Starpath’s answer to at least one half
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
On Thursday, AI platform Clarifai announced the launch of a new reasoning engine designed to make running AI models significantly faster and cheaper. The company claims the system can double inference speed while reducing costs by up to 40%, offering a software-based boost at a time when global demand for
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Modular, an artificial intelligence startup founded by former Apple and Google engineers, announced Wednesday that it has raised $250 million in a funding round valuing the company at $1.6 billion. The latest financing nearly triples Modular’s valuation from two years ago, underscoring investor confidence in its efforts to
Semiconductors
Intel Corp. has approached Apple Inc. about a potential investment as part of its ongoing turnaround efforts, according to people familiar with the matter. The talks, still in the early stages, reflect Intel’s push to secure new partners and funding after years of declining competitiveness in the semiconductor industry.