Author: Editorial Desk

In a world increasingly driven by artificial intelligence, a new contender has entered the arena—one that promises not just smart responses, but emotionally aware interactions. Sesame, a voice AI startup founded in 2023 by Ankit Kumar, Brendan Iribe, and Ryan Brown, is raising eyebrows with its lifelike digital assistants, Maya and Miles. But what exactly sets Sesame apart in a crowded voice assistant market already dominated by the likes of OpenAI, xAI, Amazon Alexa, and Google DeepMind? Built on LLaMA, powered by Empathy At the heart of Sesame’s innovation is its decision to build on Meta’s LLaMA (Large Language Model…

Big news is pulsing through the medtech world—Resonant Link just appointed Omari Bouknight. Seasoned healthcare leader from Abbott, as its new CEO. And this isn’t just a leadership shuffle—it’s a signal that wireless innovation in medical implants is about to hit the fast lane. Untethered. Unstoppable. Unmatched. Imagine a future where patients no longer need to be “plugged in” to charge their implantable devices. That future is now closer than ever. “This changes everything for patients—smaller, smarter, longer-lasting devices with no more tethered charging,” Bouknight said in an exclusive conversation just before the official announcement. At Resonant Link, the mission…

What happens when one of the world’s most influential e-commerce platforms declares that AI comes before people? Shopify just gave us the answer. In a bold internal memo, CEO Tobi Lütke told employees that before making any new hire, teams must prove that AI can’t do the job better. This isn’t just a hiring freeze—it’s a full-scale mindset shift that positions Shopify as a frontrunner in the AI-enabled future of work. From Workforce Cuts to AI-Fueled Culture The announcement follows Shopify’s 20% workforce reduction in 2023 and the sale of its logistics arm Deliverr—moves that many saw as cost-cutting. But…

What happens when a fintech infrastructure giant doubles down on AI, scalability, and strategic liquidity—all in one move? Plaid just answered that question by announcing a massive $575 million raise, led by Franklin Templeton, with participation from Fidelity Investments, NEA, and Ribbit Capital. The funding round brings Plaid’s valuation to $6.1 billion—a noticeable drop from its $13.4 billion peak in 2021, but a clear sign of strategic evolution rather than contraction. More Than a Downround—A Smart Liquidity Play Rather than frame this as a step down, Plaid is redefining what a downround can mean in today’s market. According to CEO…

From OpenAI to Independent Vision: A New Chapter Begins Mira Murati, the former CTO of OpenAI, is making headlines again—this time by founding her own AI venture, Thinking Machines Lab. With a growing team of some of the most brilliant minds in artificial intelligence, Murati is setting her sights on building AI systems that are not just powerful but personal, customizable, and widely understood. The venture has already attracted over $100 million in funding and is quietly positioning itself as one of the most closely watched startups of 2025. Meet the All-Star Cast Behind the Vision What’s grabbing everyone’s attention…

A $3B Vision Backed by Data, Not Hype Venture capital firm SignalFire has just raised over $1 billion across multiple new funds, increasing its total assets under management to $3 billion. This includes $200 million for pre-seed and seed-stage startups, $500 million for breakout-stage companies, and $700 million earmarked for follow-on investments. This bold capital raise reflects a broader mission: to support startups not just with funding, but with real tools and data to scale faster and smarter. What Happens When AI Meets Venture Capital? Founded in 2013 by Chris Farmer, SignalFire took an unconventional approach to VC from day…

$83 Million and Counting—Why Are Investors Betting Big on Krea? San Francisco-based startup Krea.ai has raised a staggering $83 million in funding across multiple rounds, now standing at a post-money valuation of $500 million. Backed by heavyweights like Bain Capital Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, and Abstract Ventures LLP, Krea is fast becoming a name to watch in the world of creative AI. What Makes Krea Different from Other GenAI Tools? Unlike traditional generative AI platforms that churn out static images or text, Krea enables users to edit AI-generated content in real-time—drag, drop, and tweak like you’re painting on a digital canvas.…

PsiQuantum Raises $750M to Build the Future of Quantum Computing In a monumental leap toward building fault-tolerant quantum systems, California-based startup PsiQuantum is reportedly raising at least $750 million in a new funding round led by BlackRock, pushing its pre-money valuation to $6 billion. Founded in 2016 by Jeremy O’Brien, Pete Shadbolt, and Mark Thompson, the company is pioneering the use of photonic qubits—a radically scalable approach that leverages light particles and existing semiconductor infrastructure. Scaling Quantum with Photonic Qubits PsiQuantum’s unique edge lies in its use of photonic quantum computing, which relies on particles of light rather than superconducting…

Geoffrey Hinton Predicts AI Tutors Will Outperform Human Educators in a Decade In a provocative statement that’s shaking the foundations of education, Geoffrey Hinton—widely regarded as the Godfather of AI—has predicted that AI-powered tutors will soon outperform human educators, especially in undergraduate computer science (CS) instruction. According to Hinton, these advanced digital systems could render traditional CS degrees obsolete within the next ten years. The comments, made in a recent viral video shared by ArtificialIntelligenceNews, highlight a seismic shift in the way we approach learning and skill acquisition. “If a private tutor that’s a person is like two times better,…

Top 5 Startups in the USA in 2025 – Collaborations and Partnerships Fuelling Innovation In a landscape characterized by exponential technological growth and paradigm-shifting innovation, the United States has once again emerged as the epicentre for pioneering entrepreneurial ventures in 2025. Amid this dynamic environment, strategic alliances and cross-sector collaborations have proven to be pivotal in accelerating startup trajectories. This report offers a critical analysis of five of the year’s most prominent startups—Anthropic, xAI, Aurora, Nuro, and Replit—focusing on the synergistic partnerships that underpin their innovations, operational scalability, and financial ascendancy. These collaborations serve not only as catalysts for growth…