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Startups techfundingnews.com 16 hours ago Hot

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.

Why it matters

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 13 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 9 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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Startups x.com 17 hours ago

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

Verified signal 3 sources Anthropic Stainless Acquisition

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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 nytimes.com 15 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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Policy nytimes.com 21 hours ago

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

Verified signal 2 sources Trump Xi Ai Arms Race

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Policy governing.com 21 hours ago

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

Verified signal 2 sources Colorado Ai Law Revamp

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Big Tech about.fb.com 13 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

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Voice AI startup Vapi raises $50M Series B at $500M valuation after powering Amazon Ring

Vapi, whose platform handles voice AI for enterprise including 100% of Amazon Ring's inbound calls, raised $50M in Series B funding led by Peak XV Partners, reaching a $500M valuation and total funding of $72M. The company has processed over 1 billion calls and seen 10x enterprise ARR growth.

Published Tue, May 12

Strong signal Trade Press 2 sources Vapi 50m Series B

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Startups techcrunch.com 8 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

Research techcrunch.com 13 hours ago Verified

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

Startups finance.yahoo.com yesterday

Dear Nebius Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for May 13

Nebius Group, an AI infrastructure play, faces a pivotal Q1 earnings report today that could validate its explosive 2026 rally.

Published Tue, May 12

Strong signal 2 sources Nebius Q1 Earnings

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Big Tech cnbc.com 15 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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Cowboy Space raises $275M to launch AI data centers into orbit

Cowboy Space announced $275 million in funding to deploy AI data centers via its new rocket, addressing Earth's energy constraints for AI compute.

Published Tue, May 12

Strong signal 2 sources Cowboy Space 275m Funding

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Startups biometricupdate.com 4 hours ago

Frame Raises $50M from Stealth to Combat AI Impersonation Threats

Cybersecurity startup Frame emerged from stealth with $50M to develop defenses against AI-powered impersonation attacks on identity systems, addressing rising deepfake risks.

Published Wed, May 13

Strong signal Frame Ai Security 50m

Big Tech toolcrush.io 5 hours ago

OpenAI introduces ads to ChatGPT and launches new live voice models

OpenAI confirmed ads in ChatGPT to sustain free access, with GPT 5.5 Instant as default. New GPT Realtime 2, Translate, and Whisper enable real-time voice apps with 70-input/13-output language translation and conversational reasoning.

Published Wed, May 13

Strong signal Openai Chatgpt Ads Realtime Voice

AI 9to5mac.com 5 hours ago

Anthropic’s latest Claude release turns your Mac into a small business powerhouse

Anthropic launched Claude for Small Business: Mac desktop app connectors/workflows for Quickbooks, PayPal, HubSpot, Canva, etc., automating payroll, sales campaigns, invoicing. Runs locally on Mac for seamless small biz ops.

Published Wed, May 13

Strong signal Claude Small Business Mac

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Gartner: 50% of Enterprises Without People-Centric AI Strategy to Lose Top Talent by 2027

Gartner forecasts that half of companies lacking a human-focused AI approach will fail to retain elite AI professionals within two years. The report urges 'people-centric' strategies to compete in the talent war.

Published Wed, May 13

Strong signal Gartner People Centric Ai Talent

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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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Nvidia becomes first company ever to hit $5.5T market cap on AI tailwinds

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

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Anthropic weighs $950B val after SpaceX compute partnership

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Isomorphic Labs bags $2.1B Series B for AI drug design engine

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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

Anthropic in talks to acquire developer tools startup Stainless

Google Unveils Googlebook Laptops Powered by Gemini Intelligence

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

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

Colorado Revamps Landmark AI Law

Introducing a Completely Private Way to Chat With AI

Voice AI startup Vapi raises $50M Series B at $500M valuation after powering Amazon Ring

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

Adaption launches AutoScientist, AI tool for self-training models

Dear Nebius Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for May 13

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

Cowboy Space raises $275M to launch AI data centers into orbit

Frame Raises $50M from Stealth to Combat AI Impersonation Threats

OpenAI introduces ads to ChatGPT and launches new live voice models

Anthropic’s latest Claude release turns your Mac into a small business powerhouse

Gartner: 50% of Enterprises Without People-Centric AI Strategy to Lose Top Talent by 2027

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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

Anthropic in talks to acquire developer tools startup Stainless

Google Unveils Googlebook Laptops Powered by Gemini Intelligence

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

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

Colorado Revamps Landmark AI Law

Introducing a Completely Private Way to Chat With AI

Voice AI startup Vapi raises $50M Series B at $500M valuation after powering Amazon Ring

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

Adaption launches AutoScientist, AI tool for self-training models

Dear Nebius Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for May 13

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

Cowboy Space raises $275M to launch AI data centers into orbit

Frame Raises $50M from Stealth to Combat AI Impersonation Threats

OpenAI introduces ads to ChatGPT and launches new live voice models

Anthropic’s latest Claude release turns your Mac into a small business powerhouse

Gartner: 50% of Enterprises Without People-Centric AI Strategy to Lose Top Talent by 2027

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