The article also covers various AI startups and their innovations. SecurityPal, a Nepali startup, is using AI to streamline security compliance for tech companies, aiming to transform Kathmandu into a startup hub. ElevenLabs raised $180 million for its AI voice generation technology, while Protex AI secured $36 million for its worker safety monitoring software. Answering Machine, founded by Jake Jolis, is developing an AI phone receptionist for small businesses, using AI models to handle calls when owners are unavailable. Additionally, Anthropic released research on preventing AI models from generating harmful content, and the Author’s Guild is introducing certification to ensure books are human-written amidst the rise of AI-generated content.
Key takeaways:
- Invisible Technologies is taking loans to buy out VC investors and awarding stakes to employees, contrasting with the trend of startups raising large funding rounds.
- OpenAI responded to DeepSeek's AI model announcement by releasing its o3-mini model for free and is reportedly in talks to raise $40 billion at a $340 billion valuation.
- Answering Machine, founded by Jake Jolis, is developing an AI phone receptionist to assist small business owners by handling calls when they are unavailable.
- AI-generated books are entering public libraries, raising concerns about distinguishing AI-created content from human-written works, prompting the Author's Guild to consider certification for human-written books.