Startups

TechCrunch Jun 12

Prometheus secures $12 billion funding to develop physical AI technology

Prometheus has successfully raised $12 billion to advance its development of artificial intelligence aimed at automating heavy engineering and drug design. The funding round has increased the company's valuation to $41 billion.

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Ars Technica Jun 10

Google DeepMind Releases DiffusionGemma AI Model with Increased Speed

Google DeepMind has launched the DiffusionGemma AI model, which generates text in parallel rather than sequentially. The model features 26 billion parameters and demonstrates significant speed improvements, producing up to 1,000 tokens per second on advanced hardware.

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TechCrunch Jun 10

Avalanche Energy reports plasma temperature exceeding 10 million degrees Celsius in reactor prototype

Avalanche Energy has reported that its fusion reactor prototype has reached a plasma temperature of over 10 million degrees Celsius. This development is considered a notable advancement in fusion energy research.

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The Verge Jun 05

AI Startup Quilty Claims to Predict Film Success from Scripts

Quilty, an AI startup, has launched a tool designed to predict the success of films based on their scripts. However, initial user experiences have raised doubts about its accuracy, as it misjudged the potential of two films, 'Christy' and 'Sinners.' The founders emphasize their goal of making industry insights more accessible to new creators.

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Ars Technica Jun 04

Skepticism Surrounds Humanoid Robots Showcased Online

Tech companies are showcasing humanoid robots performing various tasks, but experts caution that there is a significant gap between these demonstrations and real-world capabilities. Jonathan Hurst, a robotics researcher, highlights the tendency for people to overestimate what these robots can do based on their human-like appearance.

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TechCrunch Jun 01

South Korean Rocket Startup Unastella Raises $24 Million

Unastella, a South Korean rocket startup, has raised $24 million to support its development of launch vehicles and engines. The company is based in Seoul.

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Axios Jun 01

Nvidia Introduces Cosmos 3 AI Model for Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Nvidia has launched Cosmos 3, an open AI world model designed to improve how robots and autonomous vehicles understand and navigate real-world environments. The model utilizes extensive multimodal data and allows developers to create tailored solutions for various applications. Nvidia aims to establish itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of AI that integrates physical actions and predictions.

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TechCrunch May 29

Groq seeks to raise $650 million for AI inference focus

Groq, a chipmaker, is reportedly aiming to raise $650 million in internal funding. The company plans to pivot from hardware to concentrate on AI inference, enhancing how AI models respond to prompts.

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Ars Technica May 26

3D-Printable Humanoid Robot Legs Developed for Research

A new pair of humanoid robot legs, costing $2,500 and made from 3D-printed parts, has been launched to assist researchers in testing AI-powered robotics software. Developed by Hugging Face, the LeRobot Humanoid project offers comprehensive resources for building and controlling the robot.

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TechCrunch May 26

Startup Human Archive Collects Training Data for AI and Robotics

Human Archive, a startup founded by researchers from Berkeley and Stanford, is utilizing gig workers in India to gather real-world training data for AI and robotics. The workers wear camera-equipped caps and sensors to collect the necessary data.

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