Netflix acquires gaming avatar maker Ready Player Me: The gaming startup will allow Netflix subscribers to create avatars that can extend across gaming titles. Read More
Meta is developing a new image and video model for a 2026 release, report says: Meta aims to make the text-based model better at coding while also exploring new world models that understand visual information and can reason, plan, and act without needing to be trained on every possibility. Read More
Yann LeCun confirms his new 'world model' startup, reportedly seeks $5B+ valuation: Renowned AI scientist Yann LeCun confirmed on Thursday the worst-kept secret in the tech world: that he had indeed launched a new startup. Although he did say he will not be running the new company as its CEO. Read More
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OpenAI is reportedly trying to raise $100B at an $830B valuation: The ChatGPT maker is aiming to raise the funding by the end of the first quarter in 2026, and the company may ask sovereign wealth funds to invest in the round. Read More
Known uses voice AI to help you go on more in-person dates: In its test phase in San Francisco, Known said it observed 80% of its introductions led to physical dates, which is much higher than swipe-based dating apps. Read More
Elon Musk's $56B Tesla pay package restored by Delaware Supreme Court: The decision brings to a close a years-long court battle that irked Musk so much he moved Tesla's incorporation from Delaware to Texas. Read More
Cursor continues acquisition spree with Graphite deal: Graphite is an AI code review assistant that was last valued at $290 million. Read More
Former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario resigns from Rivian's board: Marcario joined the board in 2021, and will maintain her position as chair overseeing the Rivian Foundation, which made its first grants last year. Read More
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Kindred talks home-swapping platform for travelers, Chef Robotics introduces AI into commercial kitchens, and Character.AI addresses chatbot safety with teens.
Anonymous messaging app NGL was acquired by 'EarnPhone' startup Mode Mobile: Given NGL's track record of dubious growth hacking, this partnership with Mode Mobile seems like a good match. Read More
