THIS WEEK IN AI
Microsoft launched a new AI-powered function in Excel, =COPILOT(), that lets users type natural language prompts directly into cells.
Startup
Meta Acquires Voice Startup Play AI to Enhance AI and Voice Technology
Meta has acquired Play AI, a company that specialises in creating realistic, human-like voices using artificial intelligence.
Cluely Doubles ARR to $7M in One Week as Competition Emerges
Cluely has quickly become one of the most talked-about startups in Silicon Valley, especially after the launch of its new enterprise product.
Grammarly Acquires AI Email Startup Superhuman to Expand Productivity Tools
Grammarly has announced the acquisition of email startup Superhuman as it looks to expand its AI-powered productivity tools.
Genesis AI Raises $105M Seed Round from Eclipse and Khosla to Build AI for Robots
Genesis AI, a new robotics startup, has officially emerged from stealth after raising a massive $105 million seed round.
OpenAI Acquires Team from AI Recommendation Startup Crossing Mind
OpenAI has acquired the team behind Crossing Minds, a startup that specialises in AI recommendation tools for online shopping platforms.
OpenRouter Raises $40 Million to Expand AI Model Marketplace
OpenRouter has raised $40 million in combined seed and Series A funding to support its mission of simplifying access to AI models.
Tesla Sues Former Engineer for Stealing Robot Tech to Build Rival Startup
Tesla has taken legal action against a former engineer, Zhongjie “Jay” Li, and his startup, Proception Inc.
Reddit Takes Anthropic to Court Over Unauthorised Use of User Content
Reddit has taken legal action against AI startup Anthropic, accusing the company of using Reddit’s content to train its artificial intelligence models without permission.
TaskFavour: How One Founder Is Building a Human-AI Marketplace for the Future of Work
TaskFavour is an ambitious new AI startup founded by Daniel Marantz with a bold mission: to empower people in an AI-driven world.
Salesforce Absorbs Moonhub Talent to Boost AI Hiring Capabilities
Salesforce has taken another step in its AI expansion by bringing on part of the team behind Moonhub, a startup that developed artificial intelligence tools for hiring.
Odyssey Unveils AI Model to Revolutionize Interactive Video Creation
Odyssey, a startup founded by Oliver Cameron and Jeff Hawke, has created an AI model that lets users interact with streaming video.