Yope Raises $12.3M to Build Private Social Network Without Algorithms or Ads
Yope, a private social network, raised $12.3 million in seed funding to develop a platform with no algorithms or ads, targeting young users.
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Travis Kalanick's Atoms Raises $1.7 Billion in Latest Funding
Travis Kalanick’s robotics company Atoms raised $1.7 billion in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, with Uber also participating.
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OpenAI's Project Camellia Secures 3.2-Gigawatt Power Deal Through 2032
OpenAI's Project Camellia in Georgia has secured a 3.2-gigawatt power deal with Georgia Power through 2032, covering all costs to avoid raising local bills.
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Google DeepMind Commits $40M to Accelerate Scientific Discovery
Google DeepMind announced a $40 million investment to support the Genesis Mission, a national initiative aimed at doubling the pace of American scientific discovery within a decade.
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Samsung Expands AI Portfolio With Potential Billion-Euro Stake in Mistral
Samsung is in talks to invest up to one billion euros in Mistral, pushing its valuation to around 20 billion euros, per Financial Times.
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Passionfroot Raises $15M to Expand B2B Creator Marketplace to U.S.
Passionfroot, a Berlin-based startup, raised $15 million in Series A funding to expand its B2B creator marketplace to the U.S., according to TechCrunch.
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Glow Emerges From Stealth at $1.2B Valuation to Challenge Endpoint Security
Glow, a cybersecurity startup, raised $180 million in Series A funding, valuing it at $1.2 billion, as it aims to redefine endpoint security with AI.
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Anthropic and Physical Intelligence Had Acquisition Talks
A weekend rumor about Anthropic acquiring robotics startup Physical Intelligence sparked debate, though both companies denied the deal. The Information confirmed talks occurred this spring.
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AI-Driven Entertainment Apps Converge Toward Universal Experience
Entertainment apps are merging into a single platform, with AI enabling content personalization and cross-format integration, as seen in Netflix, Spotify, YouTube, and TikTok.
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David Vélez and Robin Vince Join OpenAI Boards
OpenAI announced the appointment of David Vélez and Robin Vince to its boards on July 21, 2026. Both leaders bring extensive experience in financial services and technology-driven growth.
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Microsoft and Mistral Expand AI Infrastructure Deal in Europe
Microsoft and Mistral announced a multi-billion-dollar deal to build AI infrastructure across Europe, with Mistral investing thousands of Nvidia GPUs.
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Deezer Reports Over 50% of Daily Uploads Are AI-Generated
Music streaming service Deezer said more than 50% of daily uploads are AI-generated tracks, with a peak of 90,000 daily uploads in June 2026.