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Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun is leaving to create his own startup

Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun is leaving the company, marking an end of an era of pioneering computer science research at the Facebook parent.

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Cavela lands $6.6M to help brands beat pre-tariff manufacturing costs

The startup claims that its AI agents can reduce the cost of product manufacturing by an average of 35%.

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Block’s stock pops 9% on gross profit forecast, 3-year financial outlook

Block laid out long-term financial targets, projecting annual gross profit growth in the mid-teens through 2028.

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Function Health raises $298M Series B at $2.5B valuation

Function, which offers blood testing and medical imaging services, recently raised $298 million in a Series B round led by Redpoint Ventures at a valuation of $2.5 billion.

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VC Jennifer Neundorfer explains how founders can stand out in a crowded AI market

January Ventures co-founder Jennifer Neundorfer discussed this AI-driven funding market on the Equity podcast during TechCrunch Disrupt.

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Kraken confidentially files for IPO following $800 million raise

Kraken confidentially filed with federal regulators to go public in the U.S. after recently raising $800 million at a $20 billion valuation.

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Spotify acquires music database WhoSampled

Spotify says the database will power its new SongDNA feature.

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Warner Music settles copyright lawsuit with Udio, signs deal for AI music platform

The subscription service will allow users to make remixes, covers, and new songs using the voices of artists and compositions of songwriters who choose to participate.

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OpenAI rolls out ‘ChatGPT for Teachers’ for K-12 educators and districts

ChatGPT for Teachers will be free to K-12 educators in the U.S. through June 2027

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Luma AI raises $900 million in funding round led by Saudi AI firm Humain

Luma AI, a video startup, has raised a $900 million funding round led by Saudi AI company Humain to to build a supercluster in Saudi Arabia.

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