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AI Funding Data, News, and Tools. Edition #22

$1,096,000,000+ raised last week across 24 funding rounds.

“If we do it right, we might be able to evolve a form of work that taps into our uniquely human capabilities and restores our humanity. The ultimate paradox is that this technology may become a powerful catalyst that we need to reclaim our humanity.”

– John Hagel

Welcome to Episode 22 of the AI Track – your destination for the latest news, tools, and funding data in AI and ML. 🥳

Let's get into it. The latest AI tools are right below the news 👇

  • Nvidia launches GH200 Superchip for generative AI.

  • Baidu develops Ernie 3.5 AI language model.

  • TikTok tests AI-powered chatbot named Tako.

  • Dentsu launches Web3 readiness tool.

  • Truecaller Assistant AI debuts in Australia.

  • Nvidia AI integrates with Microsoft Azure.

  • Google increases generative AI for creating adverts.

  • Virtuzone introduces AI-powered TaxGPT in UAE.

  • Ryff presents Spheera AI for virtual product placement.

  • Opera reveals integrated browser AI, Aria.

  • Adobe forbids AI-generated nudity in Photoshop.

  • Alteryx employs generative AI for advanced analytics.

  • Spotify expands AI-Powered DJ into European markets.

  • Solana Labs integrates ChatGPT Plugin with Layer 1 Blockchain.

  • Microsoft unveils new Power Platform AI features.

  • Entropik introduces ChatGPT-3-Powered research platform Decode.

  • Adobe integrates AI image generator into Photoshop.

  • CAVForth launches first autonomous bus service.

  • Nokia expands SaaS suite with AI for operators.

  • OpenAI GPT-5 release set for 2023.

  • Amouranth creates AI chatbot for virtual dates.

  • Snapchat debuts its own AI Chatbot.

  • ChatGPT integrates into logistics for improved services.

  • Creality launches AI-assisted 3D Printer K1 Max.

  • Unicorn releases AI-enabled Flex Robot.

  • DragGAN AI editing tool reshapes images.

  • Dermalogica uses ChatGpt for education and upskilling.

  • Optus introduces AI-powered voice function.

  • Apple begins hiring for Generative AI roles.

  • Temenos unveils AI Enhanced Digital Mortgages.

  • Google Labs offers early-stage features for business innovation.

  • NYC public schools reverse ChatGPT ban, embracing AI.

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$1,096,000,000+ was raised last week across 24 funding rounds.

Tools for Humanity - Series C ($115,000,000) | The developer behind Worldcoin, Tools for Humanity, raised funding to expand its R&D and global reach. The round was led by Blockchain Capital, with participation from a16z, Bain Capital Crypto, and Distributed Global. Funds will be used to develop World App, a digital wallet for Worldcoin tokens.
Axelera AI - Series A ($50,000,000) | Netherlands-based AI firm Axelera AI offers edge computing solutions, intending to use its funding for global expansion and mass production of its technology.
Anthropic - Series C ($450,000,000) | AI startup Anthropic, co-founded by OpenAI veterans, raised a large round to enhance its AI technology for text processing and conversation, supported by tech giants like Google and Salesforce.
Figure - Series A ($70,000,000) | California-based AI robotics company, Figure, plans to use its funding to accelerate the development and commercialization of its humanoid robots.
OpenAI - Startup Investment Fund ($175,000,000) | AI leader OpenAI raised a fund to back AI-focused startups, supported by major backers like Microsoft.
Moonfire Ventures - Fund II ($115,000,000) | London-based VC firm, Moonfire Ventures, leverages machine learning and AI technologies to support early-stage European startups.
Gan.ai - Seed ($5,250,000) | Gan.ai enables brands to create personalized versions of a single video recording, altering voice and lip-sync variables.
Ariadne - Series A ($7,000,000) | Ariadne is a high-tech company offering people counting and customer flow analytics with its patented cutting-edge AI technology.
Sophon Engine - Angel ($1,418,198) | Sophon Engine is a developer and researcher of multi-modal large-scale models.
Blue Radix - Series A | Blue Radix specializes in autonomous growth, developing AI for daily decisions and actions in greenhouses.
Causely - Seed | Causely is an AI platform that eliminates human troubleshooting for more resilient cloud application management.
Riverdata - Pre-Seed | Riverdata is the ultimate platform for decision intelligence.
MamZero AI - Seed ($35,000) | MamZero AI offers AI-based KYC/KYB as a Service, designed specifically for the MENA region.
Axelera AI - Series A ($23,000,000) | Axelera AI is an AI chip manufacturer, creating AI hardware and software platforms for edge computing.
HaiVE - Pre-Seed ($1,000,000) | HaiVE is an AI as a service platform optimizing customer experiences for business teams in pre-sales and product/service support.
HPC-AI Technology - Series A | HPC-AI Technology provides a cloud-based platform to enhance AI computations by increasing CPU and GPU processing speeds.
Boundary Intelligent Control - Seed | Boundary Intelligent specializes in creating airborne systems, such as flight control systems, for civil aircraft needs.
Wysa - Grant ($100,000) | Wysa is a mental health wellness platform aiding individuals in managing mental and emotional stress.
Servicely - Series A ($1,994,626) | Servicely is an AI-powered service management platform designed to automate workflows.
AI Product Plaza - Pre-Seed ($3,000) | AI Product Plaza is an innovative online marketplace focusing solely on AI products.
International Internet Security - Pre-Seed | International Internet Security is committed to innovation, providing scalability and cost-effectiveness to elevate enterprise data protection and privacy.
Safely You - Debt Financing ($30,000,000) | SafelyYou provides AI-enabled fall detection and prevention for dementia care.
Vottun - Seed ($214,534) | Vottun is a platform that certifies and tracks data for optimizing business processes using blockchain and DLT technology.
Shopstory - Seed ($1,072,671) | Shopstory is a SaaS that helps eCommerce companies grow automatically with the aid of AI and by creating an immense data hub.
CONVOCHAT - Pre-Seed | Convochat is an AI social networking platform that brings people together to create and search the world.
Spellbook - Series A ($10,900,000) | Spellbook is a legal software startup that developed the first generative AI contract drafting tool.
GITAI - Series B ($28,873,917) | GITAI is a robotics startup that develops remote-controlled robots to replace astronaut's operations in commercial space stations.
Sixfold AI - Seed ($6,500,000) | Sixfold AI is a generative AI developed and educated to handle the most difficult problems in the insurance industry.
Ello - Grant ($300,000) | Ello is the world’s first AI reading coach that works with real books.
x-cardiac - Seed | x-cardiac has developed AI-based systems to prevent life-threatening complications after heart surgery.
Genetica - Seed ($500,000) | Genetica provides exact product suggestions, ensuring that clients receive the best product for their needs and biochemistry.
Oasis Business - Series A ($3,797,171) | Oasis Business is an information services company that provides AI solutions to the finance, construction, and distribution industries.
Prim6 - Seed ($250,000) | Prim6 specializes in multi-functional technologies.

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