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- 117-year-old builds AI startup after school banned ChatGPTβΌHer school blocked ChatGPT. Now this 17-year-old high school senior runs an AI startup with 1,000 users
A 17-year-old high school senior, reportedly blocked from using ChatGPT at her school, has gone on to found her own AI startup that now counts around 1,000 users. The story highlights how restrictions on generative AI in classrooms are prompting some students to engage with the technology on their own terms, even turning it into a business before graduating.
- 2World's most valuable AI startup to open Singapore office in OctoberβWorld's most valuable AI startup to open Singapore office in October, hire locally
The world's most valuable AI startup will open an office in Singapore in October and begin hiring local staff, according to VnExpress International. The move signals growing interest from leading AI companies in establishing a Southeast Asian presence, with Singapore's business-friendly environment and talent pool making it a regional hub.
- 3Black Forest Labs urges Europe to stay optimistic on AIβAI startup Black Forest Labs urges optimism from Europe despite safety fears
German AI startup Black Forest Labs has called for optimism in Europe about artificial intelligence, even as safety concerns around the technology grow. The company, known for its image-generation models, argues Europe should embrace AI development rather than retreat behind precaution. The appeal highlights a wider debate over whether EU regulation is protecting citizens or holding back homegrown startups.
- 4AI startup urges Europe to stay optimistic despite safety fearsβAI startup urges optimism from Europe despite safety fears
An artificial intelligence startup is calling on Europe to embrace optimism about AI technology, even as concerns over safety and regulation continue to grow across the continent. The company's message, picked up by multiple international outlets including AFP, argues that Europe should not let fears hold back innovation. Commenters are weighing the balance between technological competitiveness and precautionary oversight.
- 5Kevin Durant's $100,000 AI bet now draws Nvidia's $12.9 billion attentionβKevin Durant started with a $100,000 investment in this AI startup eight years ago; Nvidiaβs $12.9 billion
Reports highlight that NBA star Kevin Durant put $100,000 into an AI startup eight years ago, a company that has since become linked to Nvidia's $12.9 billion activity. The story is being shared as an example of an early celebrity investment in artificial intelligence that dramatically outgrew its original size.
- 6Chinese robot brain startup expects ChatGPT-style breakthrough next yearβChinese 'robot brain' startup sees ChatGPT-style breakthrough as soon as next year
A Chinese startup working on embodied intelligence for robots says it could achieve a ChatGPT-style breakthrough in robotics as soon as next year. The claim points to the race to build a general-purpose AI model for robots, similar to the leap large language models made for chatbots, as China pushes to compete with US rivals in both AI and robotics.
- 7Google Cloud Opens AI Startup Corridor Linking Southeast Asia to Silicon ValleyβGoogle Cloud Launches AI Startup Innovation Corridor from Southeast Asia to Silicon Valley
Google Cloud has launched an AI Startup Innovation Corridor designed to connect artificial intelligence startups in Southeast Asia with the Silicon Valley ecosystem. The programme aims to give emerging companies access to mentorship, cloud technology and cross-border networks. The initiative reflects growing investment in Southeast Asia's startup scene and Google's push to expand its cloud and AI footprint in the region.
- 8British data centre startup Nscale targets $35bn New York IPOβLatham, Milbank lead on British data centre startup Nscaleβs $35bn New York IPO
British data centre startup Nscale is reportedly pursuing a $35 billion initial public offering in New York, with law firms Latham & Watkins and Milbank leading on the deal. The flotation would mark a major exit for the UK-founded company as investor interest in AI infrastructure and data centres continues to drive some of the largest listings in the technology sector.
- 9Cognition passes $1 billion annualized revenue as Devin adoption doublesβCognition tops $1 billion in annualized revenue as Devin adoption doubles
AI startup Cognition has crossed $1 billion in annualized revenue, with adoption of its Devin software engineering agent doubling, according to Fortune. The figures point to rapidly growing enterprise demand for autonomous coding tools, placing Cognition among the fastest-scaling AI companies and intensifying competition in the AI coding agent market.