Anthropic releases Opus 4.8 with new 'dynamic workflow' tool: The new Opus model comes with a tool called Dynamic Workflows, for coordinating swarms of subagents. Read More
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Corgi announces $106M raise at $2.6B valuation — double what it was worth 3 weeks ago: While startups raising back-to-back rounds at steep step-ups have become almost routine, a company whose valuation doubles in three weeks is unusual enough to raise questions, particularly given the investor set in both rounds is the same. Read More
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Waymo's newest robotaxi is Chinese-made, built to make money, and now accepting riders: The launch of the Ojai minivan robotaxi comes after years of development and testing, but arrives amid a challenging time for Waymo. Read More
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Enter the NVIDIA Builder’s Arcade now to preview interactive challenges and NVIDIA happenings during Microsoft Build. Challenges go live June 1 and run through June 5 with daily activities focused on agentic AI.
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Slate Auto will announce pricing and take preorders for its EV on June 24: The Bezos-backed EV startup has yet to announce final pricing for its vehicle, which is supposed to start shipping by the end of this year. Read More
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Oura unveils its Ring 5 with a thinner, lighter design starting at $399: The ring is 40% smaller than its predecessor, and comes with more accurate sensing, enhanced battery life, and more. Read More
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Why Paris may be the most important AI city outside Silicon Valley: Europe’s startup ecosystem has matured significantly; its founders are increasingly willing to scale companies domestically instead of immediately looking to relocate to the U.S. Read More
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Anthropic raises $65 billion, nears $1T valuation ahead of IPO: Anthropic has closed a $65 billion Series H round at a $965 billion post-money valuation, marking what could be the AI startup's final private fundraise before a highly anticipated IPO. Read More
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RSI is the new AGI — and it's just as hard to pin down: A new crop of AI labs are focused on recursive self-improvement — but the goal is proving elusive. Read More
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Investors don’t just listen to what you say - they look at how your company operates. Is ownership clear? Do your numbers match your story? Can you answer follow-up questions without digging through spreadsheets? The Fundraise-Ready Startup Kit equips founders with the materials investors expect to see, before pressure is on. Because confidence in the room doesn’t come from slides. It comes from preparation. 
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In just 3 weeks, StrictlyVC is coming to Los Angeles: StrictlyVC Los Angeles is on June 18. Join for meaningful networking and fireside chats with leaders from Mach Industries, Shinkei Systems, and more. Register today. Read More
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