DeepSeek Vs OpenAI | Microsoft And Openai Probe Unauthorized Data Access Linked To Deepseek Ai |N18G
Published on: Aug. 4, 2025, midnight | Source:
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Microsoft Corp. and OpenAI are investigating whether data output from OpenAI’s technology was obtained in an unauthorized manner by a group linked to Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek, according to people familiar with the matter.Microsoft’s security researchers in the fall observed individuals they believe may be linked to DeepSeek exfiltrating a large amount of data using the OpenAI application programming interface, or API, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is confidential. Software developers can pay for a license to use the API to integrate OpenAI’s proprietary artificial intelligence models into their own applications. News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
As Southeast Asia disappoints, Japanese VCs turn to India for startup returns
Published on: Aug. 4, 2025, midnight | Source:
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The development is at a nascent stage, with most Japanese VCs continuing to sit on the fence, even as the ones that invest in India are keeping fund sizes as well as cheque amounts small. But Japanese VCs said India is increasingly coming on their radar.
Who is Andrew Tulloch? Mira Murati’s co-founder who rejected a $1.5 billion payday from Mark Zuckerberg
Published on: Aug. 2, 2025, 7:35 p.m. | Source:
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg attempted to acquire Thinking Machines Lab but was rejected. Following this, Meta targeted co-founder Andrew Tulloch with lucrative offers, all of which were declined. The startup, co-founded by Mira Murati, aims to enhance AI systems and will launch its first product soon.
Cybersecurity startup scores one of India’s biggest VC-led global deals
Published on: Aug. 1, 2025, midnight | Source:
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Safe Security, a Palo Alto-based cybersecurity firm, has raised $70 million in a Series C round led by Avataar Venture Partners. The funding will focus on product development as the company aims for a public listing in 3-4 years after strong growth.
Build in Bharat: A Leap Towards India's Manufacturing Renaissance
Published on: July 30, 2025, 11:17 a.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
The Startup Policy Forum introduces 'Build in Bharat', aiming to bolster India's manufacturing sector. A key partnership with Ather Energy and DPIIT targets sustainable transport advancements. The initiative, marking new collaborations, seeks to enhance investment, skill development, and employment opportunities within the electric vehicle and manufacturing sectors.
Top 10 countries as startup hubs in 2025 list, Top startup countries 2025: India has reversed the positive momentum it experienced last year, falling from 19th to 22nd place worldwide in 2025.
This Mumbai-based home furnishing startup first launched in the US. It's now returning home
Published on: July 30, 2025, midnight | Source:
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The curtain-buying experience in India is broken, unorganised, fragmented, and lacking any end-to-end service. That’s the problem we’re solving, says D’Moksha
Venttup's Vision: Transforming India into a Global Manufacturing Powerhouse
Published on: July 29, 2025, 2:17 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Venttup, a B2B startup, is driving the growth of India's manufacturing sector by fostering a network of MSMEs. Their whitepaper highlights India's potential to become a global aircraft component hub, underscoring the need for improved infrastructure, skill development, and increased tech adoption to achieve self-reliance by 2047.
No other city is like Gurugram-'so mismanaged, yet so highly spoken of'
Published on: July 29, 2025, 9:11 a.m. | Source:
ThePrint
Gurugram has a problem of structural abandonment, whether you’re a domestic worker speaking an alien language, or the much-celebrated CEO of the new hot startup.
Lenskart eyes more CoCo outlets with proceeds from prospective ₹2,150 crore IPO
Published on: July 29, 2025, midnight | Source:
THE WEEK
The next big startup success story could be Lenskart, as eyewear retailer looks at a massive equity issue and stock market listing with an initial public offering
Zhipu AI Surges Ahead with GLM-4.5 Open-Source Model
Published on: July 28, 2025, 7:02 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Chinese startup Zhipu releases the open-source GLM-4.5 for intelligent agents, joining a competitive field of local AI developments. With backing from Chinese local governments, Zhipu gains recognition following reports of securing government contracts. China's AI landscape sees rapid growth, leading globally in the number of released large-language models.
Earlier this year, Krutrim released a handful of new “open-source” AI models to boost India’s presence in the AI race currently dominated by the US and China.
Slate Auto Aims to Revolutionize Affordable EV Market with Minimalistic Design
Published on: July 28, 2025, 3:34 p.m. | Source:
Devdiscourse
Startup Slate Auto, backed by Jeff Bezos, faces the loss of a federal tax credit, challenging its plan to offer affordable electric vehicles. The company targets young consumers with its minimalist design and cost-effective approach to overcome market hurdles and provide a sub-$20,000 EV pickup.
Zolostays' first investor Nexus Venture to check out after a decade
Published on: July 27, 2025, midnight | Source:
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Nexus Venture is set to sell its entire 27% stake in Zolostays, a decade after it came in as the co-living startup's first investor. The company, valued at ₹1,500–1,600 crore, recently sold its student housing unit for $12.5 million, citing focus on core operations amid rising competition.
Lovable, a Swedish AI startup, has surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue with over 2.3 million active users. Discover its journey of democratizing app development through innovative tools like GPT Engineer, enabling non-coders to create seamlessly.
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From idea to app: How AI is leveling the field for non-technical founders
Published on: July 26, 2025, midnight | Source:
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AI tools are transforming the startup landscape, enabling non-technical founders to rapidly test ideas and build products without technical dependencies
Errol Musk Explores Bosnia for Space Research Hub Amid iRocket's Public Debut
Published on: July 25, 2025, 6:27 p.m. | Source:
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Errol Musk is exploring Bosnia for a space and gravity research hub, shifting focus from Dubai. Meanwhile, space startup iRocket is going public through a $400 million SPAC deal, as these financial arrangements regain popularity amid economic uncertainties and IPO challenges.
The round also saw participation from Unicorn India Ventures, Blume Founders Fund, Climber Capital, and notable angel investors, including Ritesh Agarwal and Ritesh Malik.
Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) startup Composio has secured $25 million in Series A funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, bringing its total funding to $29 million.
Zomato surges past DMart in market value on Blinkit-fueled share rally
Published on: July 22, 2025, midnight | Source:
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Eternal, the parent of Zomato, began as a food delivery startup under founder Deepinder Goyal in 2008. Over the years, it has evolved into a broader consumer tech platform spanning quick commerce, dining-out experiences through District, and 10-minute food delivery via Bistro.
Europe’s answer to ChatGPT? Mistral adds voice and research features to Le Chat AI
Published on: July 18, 2025, 2:44 a.m. | Source:
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Mistral, a French AI startup, has launched new features for its chatbot, Le Chat, to compete with American and Chinese tech giants. Key updates include voice interaction and a Deep Research mode for reliable information, positioning Mistral as a significant player in the global AI landscape.
Stockholm-based AI startup Lovable has raised $200 million in a Series A funding round led by Accel, pushing its valuation to $1.8 billion. The announcement comes just eight months after the company’s launch.
YC W23 startup CodeParrot, which built developer tools using large language models (LLMs) to convert Figma designs into production-ready code, is shutting down.
By leveraging AI-driven battery management systems, companies can optimise battery performance, enhance lifespan by 30%, and strategically position charging stations to meet energy demands.
Perplexity AI, the AI-powered search startup, has acquired the domain os.ai from Dharmesh Shah, founder and CTO of HubSpot. Shah confirmed the news in a LinkedIn post, stating that he could not disclose details of the deal.