[News] Claude 3.5 Haiku is now generally available for Claude users
Anthropic has confirmed the new version of its smallest model, Claude 3.5 Haiku, is now available in the Claude web experience and mobile apps. First announced in October, Claude 3.5 Haiku is intended to deliver Claude 3 Opus' performance at Claude 3 Haiku's speed.
https://dataphoenix.info/claude-3-5-haiku-is-now-generally-available/
Anthropic has confirmed the new version of its smallest model, Claude 3.5 Haiku, is now available in the Claude web experience and mobile apps. First announced in October, Claude 3.5 Haiku is intended to deliver Claude 3 Opus' performance at Claude 3 Haiku's speed.
https://dataphoenix.info/claude-3-5-haiku-is-now-generally-available/
[News] Poland-based Vivid Mind has raised $200K to detect dementia using a voice-based test
Vivid Mind, a startup that has developed an AI-assisted voice test capable of detecting early-stage dementia with 90% accuracy, has raised $200,000 in pre-seed funding to continue testing and obtain regulatory approvals for its innovative diagnostic tool.
https://dataphoenix.info/poland-based-vivid-mind-has-raised-200k-to-detect-dementia-using-a-voice-based-test/
Vivid Mind, a startup that has developed an AI-assisted voice test capable of detecting early-stage dementia with 90% accuracy, has raised $200,000 in pre-seed funding to continue testing and obtain regulatory approvals for its innovative diagnostic tool.
https://dataphoenix.info/poland-based-vivid-mind-has-raised-200k-to-detect-dementia-using-a-voice-based-test/
[News] Meta showcased Video Seal, a model that embeds edit-resistant watermarking into videos
Meta has released an open-source neural watermarking model called Video Seal that embeds a robust, imperceptible watermark and optional message to address limitations of existing video watermarking solutions and support responsible AI development.
https://dataphoenix.info/meta-showcased-video-seal-a-model-that-embeds-edit-resistant-watermarking-into-videos/
Meta has released an open-source neural watermarking model called Video Seal that embeds a robust, imperceptible watermark and optional message to address limitations of existing video watermarking solutions and support responsible AI development.
https://dataphoenix.info/meta-showcased-video-seal-a-model-that-embeds-edit-resistant-watermarking-into-videos/
[News] Weekly AI Highlights Review: December 10–17
Google's advances in agentic AI and the Gemini 2.0 Flash launch; two startups working on transformer-based models alternatives closed funding rounds; Claude 3.5 Haiku is generally available; Reddit introduced its conversational AI; and more.
https://dataphoenix.info/weekly-ai-highlights-review-december-10-17/
Google's advances in agentic AI and the Gemini 2.0 Flash launch; two startups working on transformer-based models alternatives closed funding rounds; Claude 3.5 Haiku is generally available; Reddit introduced its conversational AI; and more.
https://dataphoenix.info/weekly-ai-highlights-review-december-10-17/
[News] Less than three weeks left to apply to Mistralship—Mistral AI's startup program
Mistral AI recently started receiving applications for its startup program, Mistralship. Ten selected applicants will benefit from La Plateforme credits, one-on-one support, and early access to models and products in the first six-month cohort. Applications close on January 5, 2025.
https://dataphoenix.info/less-than-three-weeks-left-to-apply-to-mistralship-mistral-ais-startup-program-2/
Mistral AI recently started receiving applications for its startup program, Mistralship. Ten selected applicants will benefit from La Plateforme credits, one-on-one support, and early access to models and products in the first six-month cohort. Applications close on January 5, 2025.
https://dataphoenix.info/less-than-three-weeks-left-to-apply-to-mistralship-mistral-ais-startup-program-2/
[News] Google DeepMind's Veo 2 is here to steal the spotlight from OpenAI's Sora
Google DeepMind recently unveiled Veo 2, a video generation model capable of outputting consistent and realistic minutes-long video clips in up to 4K resolution. Veo 2 is currently available through Google Labs' Video FX.
https://dataphoenix.info/google-deepminds-veo-2-is-here-to-steal-the-spotlight-from-openais-sora/
Google DeepMind recently unveiled Veo 2, a video generation model capable of outputting consistent and realistic minutes-long video clips in up to 4K resolution. Veo 2 is currently available through Google Labs' Video FX.
https://dataphoenix.info/google-deepminds-veo-2-is-here-to-steal-the-spotlight-from-openais-sora/
[News] YouTube's new setting lets creators opt their content into third-party AI model training
YouTube has launched a new setting that opts creators out of third party model training and enables them to choose whether they want all, some or no third-parties to train models using their content.
https://dataphoenix.info/youtubes-new-setting-lets-creators-opt-their-content-into-third-party-ai-model-training/
YouTube has launched a new setting that opts creators out of third party model training and enables them to choose whether they want all, some or no third-parties to train models using their content.
https://dataphoenix.info/youtubes-new-setting-lets-creators-opt-their-content-into-third-party-ai-model-training/
[News] In addition to al of its other talents, Gemini 2.0 Flash also has a "thinking mode"
Google recently announced the release of an early version of its first 'reasoning' model, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking. The model features text and image understanding and text outputs, and is now available via the Gemini API and in the Google AI Studio.
https://dataphoenix.info/in-addition-to-al-of-its-other-talents-gemini-2-0-flash-also-has-a-thinking-mode/
Google recently announced the release of an early version of its first 'reasoning' model, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking. The model features text and image understanding and text outputs, and is now available via the Gemini API and in the Google AI Studio.
https://dataphoenix.info/in-addition-to-al-of-its-other-talents-gemini-2-0-flash-also-has-a-thinking-mode/
[News] Databricks has closed a massive $10B Series J funding round
Databricks has secured a massive $10 billion Series J funding round led by Thrive Capital, valuing the company at $62 billion, as it experiences rapid growth driven by AI demand. Databricks expects to cross $3 billion in revenue run rate and achieve positive free cash flow this quarter.
https://dataphoenix.info/databricks-has-closed-a-massive-10b-series-j-funding-round/
Databricks has secured a massive $10 billion Series J funding round led by Thrive Capital, valuing the company at $62 billion, as it experiences rapid growth driven by AI demand. Databricks expects to cross $3 billion in revenue run rate and achieve positive free cash flow this quarter.
https://dataphoenix.info/databricks-has-closed-a-massive-10b-series-j-funding-round/
[News] Writer's Palmyra Creative aims to add depth, variety, and originality to its outputs
Writer has launched Palmyra Creative, a new AI model designed to produce more creative and engaging outputs. According to Writer, Palmyra Creative can be combined with the company's specialized models to bring creative writing to domains such as finance and healthcare.
https://dataphoenix.info/writers-palmyra-creative-aims-to-add-depth-variety-and-originality-to-its-outputs-2/
Writer has launched Palmyra Creative, a new AI model designed to produce more creative and engaging outputs. According to Writer, Palmyra Creative can be combined with the company's specialized models to bring creative writing to domains such as finance and healthcare.
https://dataphoenix.info/writers-palmyra-creative-aims-to-add-depth-variety-and-originality-to-its-outputs-2/
[News] AI search monitoring platform Otterly.AI emerges from stealth with 1000+ customers
Otterly.AI, the first AI search monitoring platform, has launched from stealth with over 1,000 users, helping brands track and optimize their visibility across major AI search engines like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews as traditional search traffic faces disruption from AI adoption.
https://dataphoenix.info/ai-search-monitoring-platform-otterly-ai-emerges-from-stealth-with-1000-customers/
Otterly.AI, the first AI search monitoring platform, has launched from stealth with over 1,000 users, helping brands track and optimize their visibility across major AI search engines like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews as traditional search traffic faces disruption from AI adoption.
https://dataphoenix.info/ai-search-monitoring-platform-otterly-ai-emerges-from-stealth-with-1000-customers/
[News] YouTube partners with CAA to launch AI likeness protection tools
YouTube has partnered with Creative Artists Agency to develop and test new AI tools that will help celebrities and creators identify and manage AI-generated content featuring their likeness on the platform.
https://dataphoenix.info/youtube-partners-with-caa-to-launch-ai-likeness-protection-tools/
YouTube has partnered with Creative Artists Agency to develop and test new AI tools that will help celebrities and creators identify and manage AI-generated content featuring their likeness on the platform.
https://dataphoenix.info/youtube-partners-with-caa-to-launch-ai-likeness-protection-tools/
[News] Grammarly acquires Coda to transform its AI assistant into a productivity platform
Grammarly has acquired Coda to create an AI-powered productivity platform that combines Grammarly's writing assistance technology with Coda's document and workflow tools, with Coda's co-founder Shishir Mehrotra taking over as CEO of the combined company.
https://dataphoenix.info/grammarly-acquires-coda-to-transform-its-ai-assistant-into-a-productivity-platform/
Grammarly has acquired Coda to create an AI-powered productivity platform that combines Grammarly's writing assistance technology with Coda's document and workflow tools, with Coda's co-founder Shishir Mehrotra taking over as CEO of the combined company.
https://dataphoenix.info/grammarly-acquires-coda-to-transform-its-ai-assistant-into-a-productivity-platform/
[News] GitHub celebrates reaching 150M developers with a Copilot free tier
GitHub has launched a free version of its AI coding assistant Copilot with limited monthly completions and chat messages, aiming to expand access to AI programming tools as part of its mission to reach one billion developers worldwide.
https://dataphoenix.info/github-celebrates-reaching-150m-developers-with-a-copilot-free-tier/
GitHub has launched a free version of its AI coding assistant Copilot with limited monthly completions and chat messages, aiming to expand access to AI programming tools as part of its mission to reach one billion developers worldwide.
https://dataphoenix.info/github-celebrates-reaching-150m-developers-with-a-copilot-free-tier/
[News] Decart has announced a second funding round just two months after emerging from stealth
AI startup Decart has raised $53 million in total funding as it pivots from its profitable AI infrastructure business to developing real-time video generation and world models. Decart recently previewed Oasis, its foundation model capable of generating "playable" Minecraft-like worlds.
https://dataphoenix.info/decart-has-announced-a-second-funding-round-just-two-months-after-emerging-from-stealth/
AI startup Decart has raised $53 million in total funding as it pivots from its profitable AI infrastructure business to developing real-time video generation and world models. Decart recently previewed Oasis, its foundation model capable of generating "playable" Minecraft-like worlds.
https://dataphoenix.info/decart-has-announced-a-second-funding-round-just-two-months-after-emerging-from-stealth/
[News] Anysphere reportedly secured $100M from Thrive Capital
In a remarkably short time, Anysphere, the parent company of AI coding assistant Cursor, has managed to raise a $60M Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz and a $100M Series B led by Thrive. The latter round places the startup at an estimated $2.6B valuation.
https://dataphoenix.info/anysphere-reportedly-secured-100m-from-thrive-capital/
In a remarkably short time, Anysphere, the parent company of AI coding assistant Cursor, has managed to raise a $60M Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz and a $100M Series B led by Thrive. The latter round places the startup at an estimated $2.6B valuation.
https://dataphoenix.info/anysphere-reportedly-secured-100m-from-thrive-capital/
[News] Carbon, a startup specializing in retrieval augmented generation, is now owned by Perplexity
Perplexity has acquired Carbon, a startup specializing in connecting LLMs with external data sources. The deal will allow Perplexity to integrate Carbon's technology into its products, enabling Perplexity to connect to users' apps to deliver a more personalized experience.
https://dataphoenix.info/carbon-a-startup-specializing-in-retrieval-augmented-generation-is-now-owned-by-perplexity/
Perplexity has acquired Carbon, a startup specializing in connecting LLMs with external data sources. The deal will allow Perplexity to integrate Carbon's technology into its products, enabling Perplexity to connect to users' apps to deliver a more personalized experience.
https://dataphoenix.info/carbon-a-startup-specializing-in-retrieval-augmented-generation-is-now-owned-by-perplexity/
[News] Instagram plans to launch more AI-powered features for creators next year
AI-powered video editing features are coming to Instagram. These tools will be based on Meta's recently previewed Movie Gen model suite. According to the announcement, the upcoming features will enable creators to make edits like changing their outfits or modifying the background of the video.
https://dataphoenix.info/instagram-plans-to-launch-more-ai-powered-features-for-creators-next-year/
AI-powered video editing features are coming to Instagram. These tools will be based on Meta's recently previewed Movie Gen model suite. According to the announcement, the upcoming features will enable creators to make edits like changing their outfits or modifying the background of the video.
https://dataphoenix.info/instagram-plans-to-launch-more-ai-powered-features-for-creators-next-year/
[News] Weekly AI Highlights Review: December 17–25
Databricks, Decart, Perplexity, and Anysphere all raised new funding; Google gave no breaks to OpenAI and launched a reasoning model and Veo 2; Grammarly acquired Coda; GitHub Copilot introduced a new free tier; Instagram is planning to launch Movie Gen-powered features; and more.
https://dataphoenix.info/weekly-ai-highlights-review-december-17-25/
Databricks, Decart, Perplexity, and Anysphere all raised new funding; Google gave no breaks to OpenAI and launched a reasoning model and Veo 2; Grammarly acquired Coda; GitHub Copilot introduced a new free tier; Instagram is planning to launch Movie Gen-powered features; and more.
https://dataphoenix.info/weekly-ai-highlights-review-december-17-25/
[News] Mindgard, a Lancaster University spinoff, raised $8M to expand its presence in the US
Mindgard, a Lancaster University spinoff specializing in AI security, has raised $8 million in funding led by .406 Ventures to develop its continuous AI security testing solution further. The startup has also appointed two US-based executives as it plans to expand its presence in the US.
https://dataphoenix.info/mindgard-a-lancaster-university-spinoff-raised-8m-to-expand-its-presence-in-the-us/
Mindgard, a Lancaster University spinoff specializing in AI security, has raised $8 million in funding led by .406 Ventures to develop its continuous AI security testing solution further. The startup has also appointed two US-based executives as it plans to expand its presence in the US.
https://dataphoenix.info/mindgard-a-lancaster-university-spinoff-raised-8m-to-expand-its-presence-in-the-us/
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[News] Coralogix acquired Aporia to offer a comprehensive observability platform to users
Coralogix has acquired Aporia to integrate its technology into a comprehensive observability platform that provides unified monitoring of AI and traditional software workflows. As part of the deal, Coralogix will also establish Coralogix AI, a dedicated AI research center.
https://dataphoenix.info/coralogix-acquired-aporia-to-offer-a-comprehensive-observability-platform-to-users/
Coralogix has acquired Aporia to integrate its technology into a comprehensive observability platform that provides unified monitoring of AI and traditional software workflows. As part of the deal, Coralogix will also establish Coralogix AI, a dedicated AI research center.
https://dataphoenix.info/coralogix-acquired-aporia-to-offer-a-comprehensive-observability-platform-to-users/