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Business & Funding

Funding rounds, valuations, deals and the economics of the AI industry.

  1. Business & Funding new

    Amazon Partners with OpenAI for ChatGPT Ads

    Amazon has partnered with OpenAI to allow its advertisers to run ads in ChatGPT, starting with select U.S. brands. This move reflects Amazon's confidence in OpenAI's growing ad business, which is now generating a $1…

    1 source
    CNBC Technology
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    Companies Tie AI Proficiency to Promotions, Bonuses and Firing

    Companies across the globe are increasingly using AI usage metrics as a key factor in performance reviews, promotions, and even layoffs. The trend, highlighted by firms such as Accenture, Disney, Meta, JP Morgan, KPMG,…

    1 source
    BBC Technology
  3. Business & Funding new

    Humans Need to 'Surf the Wave' of AI, Chesky Says

    Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky addressed the AI landscape at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference. He emphasized that AI is a tool in human hands and not inherently good or bad. Chesky suggested that the…

    1 source
    CNBC Technology
  4. Business & Funding new

    Oracle Shares Surge on AI Cloud Demand

    Oracle's shares surged in premarket trading after reporting a 30% revenue growth in its fiscal first quarter. The company's strong demand for its cloud services and rapid data center expansion were key factors. Cloud…

    2 sources
    CNBC Technology
  5. Business & Funding new

    Unitree Robotics Shares Drop 53% from IPO High, Valuation Falls $66B to $30B

    Unitree Robotics shares fell 53% from their IPO high, trading at 513.93 yuan ($72.10) and cutting the company’s market cap from roughly $66 B to about $30 B. The Shanghai‑listed robot maker opened its first day at 845…

    1 source
    The Robot Report
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    Microsoft launches AI-powered tool to migrate Salesforce data to Dynamics 365

    Microsoft announced a public‑preview service called Dynamics 365 Activate, an AI‑driven converter that helps partners and customers move existing Salesforce CRM implementations onto Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 SaaS…

    1 source
    The Register AI/ML
  7. Business & Funding new

    Oracle says AI will accelerate SaaS deployments, not replace applications

    Oracle’s co‑CEO Mike Sicilia told investors on the Q1 FY 2027 earnings call that artificial intelligence will act as an accelerator for the company’s packaged applications, not a substitute. He said AI agents can…

    1 source
    The Register AI/ML
  8. Business & Funding new

    Google Invests €13bn in Finland Data Centers, Secures Nuclear Power

    Google announced a €13 billion ($15 billion) investment in Finland to build three new data centres in Kajaani, Muhos and Vaala, and expand its existing site in Hamina. The deal includes a 22‑year contract with utility…

    1 source
    BBC Technology
  9. Business & Funding new

    Arm CEO: AI Will Cure Cancer in Our Lifetimes

    Arm Holdings' CEO, Rene Haas, predicts AI will find a cancer cure within our lifetimes. While current AI models struggle with complex DNA marker analysis, Haas believes computers will solve this problem in the future.…

    1 source
    The Guardian AI
  10. Business & Funding new

    UK GDP rises 0.4% in July, AI‑driven services boost growth

    The Office for National Statistics reported that Britain’s economy expanded by 0.4% in July, outpacing economists who had expected flat growth. The increase matched June’s pace and was led by a 0.4% rise in the…

    1 source
    The Guardian AI
  11. Business & Funding new

    Mistral Raises €3B for Sovereign AI

    Mistral AI, a European technology company, has raised €3 billion in a Series D funding round, marking the largest equity fundraising round for a European tech company. The round was led by Samsung Electronics and…

    1 source primary source HN 844
    Mistral AI
  12. Business & Funding new

    Listen Labs scraps $1.5B round amid reported $2B Salesforce acquisition talks

    AI market research startup Listen Labs has abandoned a signed $125 million Series C term sheet at a $1.5 billion valuation, a rare move in venture capital. The decision appears linked to ongoing acquisition discussions…

    1 source
    TechCrunch AI
  13. Business & Funding new

    Pocket FM Doubles Revenue to $500M with AI-Powered Audio

    Pocket FM, an Indian audio storytelling platform, has doubled its annual revenue to $500 million over the past year by leveraging AI for 93% of its content. Co-founder Rohan Nayak attributes this to AI making content…

    1 source
    TechCrunch AI
  14. Business & Funding new

    Nvidia's 70% Revenue Growth Outlook Explained by Jensen Huang

    Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology conference explained why his company’s AI dominance and revenues will continue to grow at an astounding 70% next year. Huang highlighted the…

    1 source
    TechCrunch AI
  15. Business & Funding new

    OpenAI Partners with GSA to Expand AI Access for Public Sector

    OpenAI and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have announced a multi-year agreement providing free access and 50% off usage for federal, state, local, and tribal governments. This agreement aims to provide…

    1 source primary source
    OpenAI