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Nvidia CEO denies he’s ‘unhappy’ with OpenAI

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirms the company's 'huge' investment in OpenAI, despite earlier speculation about the deal's status.

Why it matters

Nvidia's clarification on its investment in OpenAI provides much-needed reassurance for investors and fans of the company, but the specifics of the deal remain unclear.

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Nvidia invested $2 billion in CoreWeave to accelerate its data center expansion and add over 5 gigawatts of AI computing capacity by 2030.

Why it matters

Nvidia's investment in CoreWeave supports its efforts to fuel the AI boom, but raises concerns about the impact on the market and competition in the data center space.

Tesla invested $2B in Elon Musk’s xAI

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Tesla made a $2 billion investment in AI startup xAI, developer of the Grok chatbot, and entered into a framework agreement for potential AI collaborations.

Why it matters

Tesla's investment in xAI highlights the growing importance of AI in the automotive industry, but its implications for AI professionals are unclear.

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Risotto, a startup focused on automating help desk tickets using AI, has raised $10 million in seed funding to scale its platform, which aims to disrupt the $1 billion help desk automation industry.

Why it matters

Risotto's AI-powered help desk automation platform has the potential to disrupt the industry with its promising early results and $10 million in funding.

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SpotDraft has received $8 million in funding from Qualcomm Ventures to develop its on-device contract review technology, enabling enterprises to review sensitive contracts without sharing data with the cloud.

Why it matters

SpotDraft's on-device contract review technology addresses a critical need for enterprises in regulated sectors, but its success will depend on the availability of compatible AI PC hardware.

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Ricursive Intelligence, a startup building an AI system to design and improve AI chips, has raised $300 million at a $4 billion valuation.

Why it matters

Ricursive Intelligence's fundraising highlights the growing interest in AI chip design and improvement, a key area for AI professionals to watch in the coming years.

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Industrial AI startup CVector has secured a $5 million seed round to fuel its growth, following the company's success in implementing its AI-powered software layer across various industrial clients.

Why it matters

CVector's $5 million seed round validation highlights the growing demand for industrial AI solutions, particularly as companies seek to navigate supply chain uncertainty and optimize operational economics.

Jensen Huang Speaks on OpenAI Financing

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Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang expressed confidence in OpenAI's financing prospects, stating his company's intention to participate in future investment rounds.

Why it matters

Nvidia's support for OpenAI financing indicates a growing partnership in the AI space.

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Recursive Intelligence, a frontier AI lab, raised $300 million in a Series A round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, valuing the company at $4 billion.

Why it matters

This significant investment highlights the growing interest and funding for frontier AI companies

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Google backs Redwood Materials with $425 million in Series E, supporting energy storage ventures for AI data centers and industrial sites.

Why it matters

This investment in Redwood Materials highlights the growing need for energy storage solutions to power AI data centers and industrial sites.

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Zocks, a startup that built an AI assistant for financial advisers, raised $45 million in a Series B funding round co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and QED Investors. The funding will be used to augment its AI assistant to help financial advisers accelerate and grow their businesses.

Why it matters

This funding round highlights the growing demand for AI-powered solutions in the financial services industry and Zocks' potential to capitalize on this trend.

Synthesia hits $4B valuation, lets employees cash out

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Synthesia, an AI startup creating interactive training videos, has raised a $200 million Series E round, increasing its valuation to $4 billion.

Why it matters

Synthesia's valuation surge highlights the growing importance of AI-generated training experiences for enterprises, demonstrating a significant opportunity for AI professionals in this space.

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