Week of 10/31/24

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Week of 10/31/24

COMING IN HOT 🔥 

Google to Develop AI That Takes Over Computers

Summary of highlights: Google is reportedly working on Project Jarvis, an AI that will take over web browsers for tasks like research and shopping.

Key takeaways: This technology aims to enhance user interaction with AI by allowing it to autonomously browse and act on findings.

Why this is important: If successful, Project Jarvis could redefine how users interact with the internet, making tasks more efficient and intuitive.

Source: Reuters

AI Startups Received $2.9 Billion in Funding Last Quarter

Summary of highlights: In Q3 2024, AI startups in the U.S. raised $2.9 billion, with major investments in companies like Magic, Glean, and Hebbia.

Key takeaways: This funding surge highlights ongoing investor interest in AI technologies amid high development costs.

Why this is important: The influx of capital into AI startups signals confidence in the industry's growth potential and innovation.

Source: Entrepreneur

Read AI Raises $50M and Launches a Free Chrome Extension

Summary of highlights: Read AI has secured $50 million in Series B funding and launched a free Chrome extension to enhance its services.

Key takeaways: This follows a successful $21 million Series A round earlier this year, indicating strong investor confidence.

Why this is important: The funding and new tools may expand Read AI's market presence and improve user experience.

Source: TechMeme

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QUICK HITS 📈
  • The co-founders of Anchor (which sold to Spotify) are working on a new educational startup called Oboe, which aims to democratize access to learning.

  • Goodreads’ co-founder launched Smashing, a new app that curates web content like news articles, blog posts, etc.. with an added AI and community component.

  • Miles Brundage, who was OpenAI’s senior adviser for the AGI readiness team, left the company to focus on independent policy research.

 

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