VCs are spending gobs of money on AI startups – especially those run by big names in tech – so SandboxAQ is putting its hand out again, even though it raised a whopping $ 500 million in early 2023. The spinout from Google parent company Alphabet is reportedly seeking to raise another round that would […]
VESSL AI secures $12M for its MLOps platform that aims to cut GPU costs by up to 80%
As businesses increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into their workflows and products, there is a growing demand for tools and platforms that make it easier to create, test, and deploy machine learning models. This category of platforms — popularly known as machine learning operations, or MLOps — is already a little crowded, with startups like InfuseAI, […]
Fintech OpenBB aims to be more than an ‘open source Bloomberg Terminal’
Fledgling fintech startup OpenBB is revealing the next step in its plans to take on the heavyweights of the investment research world. The company is launching a new, free version of a product that will open its arsenal of data and financial tooling to more users. OpenBB is the handiwork of software engineer Didier Lopes, […]
Palmer Luckey: Every country needs a ‘warrior class’ excited to enact ‘violence on others in pursuit of good aims’
After a three-minute hype video, complete with HD footage of drones colliding and military vehicles exploding, Anduril founder Palmer Luckey stepped onto the stage at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, on Tuesday afternoon. In an hour-long conversation with Pepperdine University president Jim Gash, the billionaire raged against America’s adversaries, endorsed completely autonomous weapons, and hinted […]
Anthony Joshua aims to become 3-time heavyweight champ: What boxing legends would AJ join if he beats Dubois?
British boxing superstar Anthony Joshua is shooting for history when he takes on IBF heavyweight champion and countryman Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on September 21. The 12-round bout, plus undercard action, will be broadcast by DAZN. WATCH: Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois, live on DAZN Joshua (28-3, 25 KOs) is a former two-time unified heavyweight champion […]