SoftBank is investing nearly $1 billion over two years to develop a Japanese-specific generative AI model. The company is partnering with Nvidia to acquire specialized chips for training large language models, aiming to create a world-class AI model.

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London-based recycling tech startup Sorted has raised £1.65 million in seed funding to transform recycling approaches. Led by Pi Labs, the round includes investors Archipelago Ventures, Circular Plastics Accelerator, Conduit Connect, Antler, and angel investors. The funding will support Sorted's mission to combat the global waste crisis.

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Microsoft announced the launch of Phi-3-Mini, a new AI model with three variants: Phi-3-Mini, Phi-3-Small, and Phi-3-Medium. The Phi-3-Mini model has 3.8 billion parameters, outshining larger counterparts. The new model sets new standards for smaller-scale AI models in the generative AI competition.

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Apple has restarted discussions with OpenAI to integrate the latter's AI technology into its upcoming iOS 18 update. The partnership aims to bring generative AI capabilities to the operating system, enhancing its artificial intelligence features.

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Blaize, an AI computing startup, raised $106 million in funding from investors including Mercedes-Benz, Temasek, and Franklin Templeton, among others. The funding will support the development of edge computing technology.

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OpenAI has launched a mysterious chatbot called 'gpt2-chatbot', sparking speculation about its potential connection to the company's upcoming GPT 4.5 release. The chatbot's advanced capabilities were showcased at the Chatbot Arena, leaving many wondering about its true purpose and significance.

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Skild, a robotics AI startup, is reportedly raising $3 million in funding from investors like Lightspeed Venture Partners and Coatue. This investment would value the company at $1.5 billion, making it a significant player in the AI industry.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched Amazon Q, a generative AI assistant designed to enhance software development and utilize internal company data. The assistant is accompanied by Amazon Q Apps, allowing employees to create generative AI applications. This announcement comes after Meta released Llama 3 on AWS infrastructure.

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Anthropic unveiled the Claude mobile app and upgraded chatbot technology for businesses. The app features a Claude Team plan and an iOS app, allowing users to upload photos for image analysis. The launch aims to boost corporate earnings.

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Israeli cybersecurity startup Apex has secured $7 million in seed funding from Sequoia Capital, Index Ventures, Altman, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to protect organizations from AI adoption. The funding round aims to support the company's growth and development in the cybersecurity sector.

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