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technology44 days ago
Australia Drops Mandatory AI Guardrails Plan as Tech Firms Pledge Investments
The federal government abandoned proposed mandatory AI safety rules after the May 2025 election. Two U.S. companies later signed investment agreements with Australian officials.
swissinfo.chfinance87 days ago
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops to Record Low in April 2026 as Index Falls to 56.6
Consumer confidence in the United States fell to an all-time low in April 2026, driven by the war in Iran and inflation concerns, according to the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers. Preliminary data showed a drop to 47.6, with the final reading at 49.8, below March's 5…
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app.buzzsumo.comtechnology87 days ago
Indian Startup Pronto Finalizing $20 Million Funding Round at $200 Million Valuation
Pronto, an Indian instant house-help startup, is nearing a funding deal led by Lachy Groom that would double its valuation from a recent Series B round. The Bengaluru-based company has seen rapid growth in orders and expanded to multiple cities. TechCrunch reported the details ba…
betakit.comfinance88 days ago
Canadian AI Company Cohere Announces Plan to Acquire German Firm Aleph Alpha
Canadian AI lab Cohere revealed plans to acquire German AI company Aleph Alpha to expand in Europe. Schwarz Group will invest $600 million in Cohere's Series E round as part of the deal. The acquisition aims to enhance secure AI offerings for regulated sectors.
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Resolve AI Secures $40 Million Funding to Combat Engineer Burnout with AI Tools
Resolve AI, led by CEO Spiros Xanthos, has raised $40 million to develop AI systems that alleviate on-call burdens for engineers. The funding addresses burnout from fixing late-night outages. @Forbes reported the details of the investment and the company's focus.
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