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Recursive Superintelligence Emerges from Stealth with Record $650M Raise at $4.65B Valuation

AI startup Recursive, focused on recursive self-improving systems for superintelligence, announces a massive $650M Series A led by Google Ventures, Nvidia, and AMD. The team includes top talent from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Meta, and more, including inventors of key breakthroughs like Vision Transformers and Genie. This marks one of the largest formation rounds ever, accelerating the race to AGI.

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Self-improving AI could unlock endless scientific discoveries, shifting the paradigm from narrow models to open-ended superintelligence.

Verified signal 2 sources Recursive Si 650m Raise

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Big Tech blog.google 20 hours ago Primary Hot

Google Unveils Gemini Intelligence for Proactive Android Features

At Android Show 2026, Google announced Gemini Intelligence, a suite of AI features for Android 17 including agentic automation, vibe-coded widgets, and deeper device integration, rolling out summer 2026.

Published Wed, May 13

Verified signal Primary Lab 3 sources Google Gemini Intelligence Android

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AI anthropic.com 16 hours ago Primary Hot

Anthropic Launches Claude for Small Business with QuickBooks, PayPal Integrations

Anthropic introduced Claude for Small Business, enabling AI workflows in tools like Intuit QuickBooks, PayPal, HubSpot, and DocuSign for SMBs. The toggle-install package aims to boost productivity for non-enterprise users.

Published Wed, May 13

Verified signal Primary Lab 2 sources Anthropic Claude Small Business

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Cerebras Systems Prices IPO at $185/Share, Raising $5.55B

AI chipmaker Cerebras announced pricing of its IPO at $185 per share, above the $150-160 range, for 30M shares raising ~$5.55B at a multi-billion valuation. Shares begin trading as CBRS on Nasdaq May 14, with strong demand from OpenAI and Amazon. The Wafer-Scale Engine targets faster AI inference vs GPUs.

Published Wed, May 13

Verified signal 2 sources Cerebras Ipo

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Big Tech blog.google yesterday Primary

Google Unveils Googlebook Laptops Powered by Gemini Intelligence

Google announced Googlebook, a new AI-first laptop category integrated with Gemini for seamless Android syncing, Magic Pointer, and on-device AI tasks. The hardware push aims to embed Gemini deeper into consumer devices amid competition from Apple Intelligence.

Published Tue, May 12

Verified signal Primary Lab 2 sources Google Googlebook Gemini

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Startups finance.yahoo.com 19 hours ago

Outmarket AI Raises $17M Series A for Insurance AI Platform

San Francisco-based Outmarket AI raised $17M in Series A led by Permanent Capital Ventures to build AI tools tailored for insurance agencies, automating workflows and personalization.

Published Wed, May 13

Verified signal 2 sources Outmarket Ai Funding

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Startups nytimes.com 22 hours ago

Anduril Raises $5 Billion, as Push to Modernize the Military Accelerates

Anduril, a defense tech company specializing in AI-backed weapons, raised $5 billion valuing it at $61 billion, double its prior valuation. Led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, the funding supports autonomous drones, submarines, and major U.S. Army contracts amid accelerating military AI adoption.

Published Wed, May 13

Verified signal 2 sources Anduril 5b Raise 61b Val

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Big Tech about.fb.com 20 hours ago Primary

Introducing a Completely Private Way to Chat With AI

Meta is launching Incognito Chat with Meta AI on WhatsApp and the Meta AI app, offering completely private conversations processed in a secure environment that even Meta cannot access, with chats disappearing by default.

Published Wed, May 13

Strong signal Primary Lab Meta Ai Incognito Chat

Startups techcrunch.com 15 hours ago Verified

Origin Lab raises $8M to help video game companies sell data to world-model builders

Origin Lab secured $8M seed led by Lightspeed Ventures to build a marketplace linking game studios' assets to AI labs training world models on physical interactions. Video games provide rich synthetic data for robotics and simulation training. Backers include SV Angel and ex-Twitch CTO Kevin Lin.

Published Wed, May 13

Strong signal Trade Press Origin Lab Video Game Data Funding

AI news.microsoft.com 22 hours ago Primary

4 ways AI is enabling the future of industrial work

Microsoft highlights AI transformations in manufacturing via Azure and Copilot, from Japan's ARUM automating CAD instructions to Cemex's LUCA Bot for finance. Examples span faster decisions, silo-breaking, and shock absorption in firms like Beca and Obeikan.

Published Wed, May 13

Strong signal Primary Platform Microsoft Industrial Ai

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Anthropic in talks to acquire developer tools startup Stainless

Anthropic is negotiating to buy Stainless for $300M+, a platform used by OpenAI and Google for API integrations.

Published Wed, May 13

Strong signal 3 sources Anthropic Stainless Acquisition

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Adaption launches AutoScientist, AI tool for self-training models

Adaption unveiled AutoScientist, an AI system that automates model training and optimization, aiming to accelerate development of advanced AI agents.

Published Wed, May 13

Strong signal Trade Press Adaption Autoscientist

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Will Trump and Xi Try to Slow the A.I. Arms Race?

US President Trump and China's Xi Jinping are set to discuss artificial intelligence risks during upcoming talks in Beijing, but experts say rivalry may overshadow efforts for safety guardrails.

Published Wed, May 13

Strong signal 2 sources Trump Xi Ai Arms Race

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Policy cnbc.com 6 hours ago

Trump, Xi begin summit amid AI, trade, Taiwan tensions

U.S. President Trump meets Chinese President Xi in Beijing for talks on trade, AI supremacy, Taiwan, and rare earths, with AI chip export controls and model races in focus.

Published Thu, May 14

Strong signal 2 sources Trump Xi Ai Summit

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Big Tech cnbc.com 22 hours ago

Alibaba's AI Cloud Revenue Surges 38% Despite 84% Profit Plunge on Heavy Capex

Alibaba reports strong growth in AI-related cloud services but core profits crater due to aggressive AI investments; stock jumps on bullish outlook. Management vows to exceed AI spending goals as margin takes backseat to growth.

Published Wed, May 13

Strong signal Alibaba Q4 Ai Cloud Earnings

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Colorado Revamps Landmark AI Law

Colorado has finalized updates to its pioneering AI consumer protection legislation after years of debate, aiming to balance innovation and safeguards.

Published Wed, May 13

Strong signal 2 sources Colorado Ai Law Revamp

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Big Tech marketwise.com 13 hours ago

Anthropic Secures All Capacity at SpaceX's Colossus 1 Data Center with 220K+ Nvidia GPUs

Anthropic has locked up SpaceX's entire Colossus 1 cluster near Memphis, gaining 300MW and over 220,000 Nvidia GPUs to power Claude expansions. The deal hints at SpaceX pivoting from Grok development and includes orbital compute exploration.

Published Wed, May 13

Strong signal Anthropic Spacex Colossus

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Nvidia Partners with David Silver's Ineffable Intelligence on Reinforcement Learning Infrastructure

Nvidia is collaborating with ex-DeepMind leader David Silver's startup Ineffable Intelligence to codesign infra for large-scale RL agents using Grace Blackwell and upcoming Vera Rubin platforms. Focus on handling RL's high interconnect and memory demands for knowledge-generating AI.

Published Wed, May 13

Strong signal Nvidia Ineffable Rl Partnership

AI english.kyodonews.net 19 hours ago

Japan's Megabanks to Deploy Anthropic's Claude Mythos for Cyber Defense

Japan's top three banks—MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui, Mizuho—gain access to Claude Mythos for bolstering cyber defenses amid rising threats, following government facilitation.

Published Wed, May 13

Strong signal Japan Megabanks Claude Mythos

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Recursive Superintelligence: Nvidia & Google back $650M self-improvement bet

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Cerebras IPO priced $185/share, raising $5.55B amid 20x oversubscription

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Anduril raises $5B Series H at $61B val for AI defense tech

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Recursive SI: Nvidia strategic investor in $650M round for self-improvement tech.

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Recursive SI: <30 staff, $650M raised pre-product

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Recursive SI: $650M at $4.65B val, largest formation round for self-improving AI

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Anthropic valuation jumps 2.5x in 3 months on compute pacts.

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AI chip sector eyes Cerebras ($CBRS) Nasdaq debut after $5.55B IPO pricing above range; inference plays like Fractile gain funding traction

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CBRS 1 hits · IPO priced + above range

Recursive Superintelligence Emerges from Stealth with Record $650M Raise at $4.65B Valuation

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Google Unveils Gemini Intelligence for Proactive Android Features

Anthropic Launches Claude for Small Business with QuickBooks, PayPal Integrations

Cerebras Systems Prices IPO at $185/Share, Raising $5.55B

Google Unveils Googlebook Laptops Powered by Gemini Intelligence

Outmarket AI Raises $17M Series A for Insurance AI Platform

Anduril Raises $5 Billion, as Push to Modernize the Military Accelerates

Introducing a Completely Private Way to Chat With AI

Origin Lab raises $8M to help video game companies sell data to world-model builders

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Anthropic in talks to acquire developer tools startup Stainless

Adaption launches AutoScientist, AI tool for self-training models

Will Trump and Xi Try to Slow the A.I. Arms Race?

Trump, Xi begin summit amid AI, trade, Taiwan tensions

Alibaba's AI Cloud Revenue Surges 38% Despite 84% Profit Plunge on Heavy Capex

Colorado Revamps Landmark AI Law

Anthropic Secures All Capacity at SpaceX's Colossus 1 Data Center with 220K+ Nvidia GPUs

Nvidia Partners with David Silver's Ineffable Intelligence on Reinforcement Learning Infrastructure

Japan's Megabanks to Deploy Anthropic's Claude Mythos for Cyber Defense

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Recursive Superintelligence Emerges from Stealth with Record $650M Raise at $4.65B Valuation

Today in AI

Google Unveils Gemini Intelligence for Proactive Android Features

Anthropic Launches Claude for Small Business with QuickBooks, PayPal Integrations

Cerebras Systems Prices IPO at $185/Share, Raising $5.55B

Google Unveils Googlebook Laptops Powered by Gemini Intelligence

Outmarket AI Raises $17M Series A for Insurance AI Platform

Anduril Raises $5 Billion, as Push to Modernize the Military Accelerates

Introducing a Completely Private Way to Chat With AI

Origin Lab raises $8M to help video game companies sell data to world-model builders

4 ways AI is enabling the future of industrial work

Anthropic in talks to acquire developer tools startup Stainless

Adaption launches AutoScientist, AI tool for self-training models

Will Trump and Xi Try to Slow the A.I. Arms Race?

Trump, Xi begin summit amid AI, trade, Taiwan tensions

Alibaba's AI Cloud Revenue Surges 38% Despite 84% Profit Plunge on Heavy Capex

Colorado Revamps Landmark AI Law

Anthropic Secures All Capacity at SpaceX's Colossus 1 Data Center with 220K+ Nvidia GPUs

Nvidia Partners with David Silver's Ineffable Intelligence on Reinforcement Learning Infrastructure

Japan's Megabanks to Deploy Anthropic's Claude Mythos for Cyber Defense

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