Databricks is reportedly discussing a new funding round that could value the company at over $130 billion, far above its previous $100 billion valuation. The AI-focused data platform, which recently raised $1 billion, continues to see strong demand and now…
Pype AI, a Bengaluru startup building voice-based AI agents for hospitals, has secured $1.2 million in pre-seed funding led by Kalaari Capital. The company plans to improve its platform and grow in the US. Its AI handles patient calls, supports…
PhysicsWallah, soon to become India’s first publicly listed edtech firm after the sector’s shake-up, saw a slow start to its IPO before institutions lifted demand on the final day. Subscription was mixed, the grey market cooled, and anchor investors played…
Jeff Bezos is reportedly returning to hands-on leadership, serving as co-chief executive of a new AI firm called Project Prometheus. The venture, heavily funded, aims to use advanced AI to improve real-world engineering and manufacturing. It gathers top researchers and…
Happy Tuesday! Blackstone is in talks to acquire a controlling stake in Jayshree Periwal International School (JPIS). This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Welcome back to The State of AI, a new collaboration between the Financial Times and MIT Technology Review. Every Monday, writers from both publications debate one aspect of the generative AI revolution reshaping global power. In this conversation, Helen Warrell,…
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. What is the chance your plane will be hit by space debris? The risk of flights being hit…
MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here. In mid-October, a mysterious object cracked the windshield of a packed…
Many people are turning to chatbots for health advice because doctors feel rushed, costly, or hard to reach. Users appreciate quick, friendly replies, even though AI can be wrong. This growing reliance worries experts, as some patients follow unsafe chatbot…
Happy Monday! New-age companies that listed this year have generated sizeable gains for investors. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.