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Stockholm’s Neko Health, co-founded by Spotify’s Daniel Ek, raises $260M in Series B, valuing it at $1.8B post-money. The funding will expand U.S. operations, enhance diagnostics, and open more clinics. With over 100,000 on the waitlist, Neko focuses on preventative care through full-body scans, leveraging AI and new sensor tech.
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OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle have launched the Stargate Project, aiming to invest up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure in the U.S. over four years, starting with $100 billion. The initiative begins in Texas and promises to create numerous jobs while bolstering U.S. AI leadership. Key tech partners include Microsoft, Nvidia, and Arm, with MGX as an investor, focusing on building data centers to support AI advancements.
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The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has partnered with Apna to provide ₹2,000 hiring credits to 700,000 startups on the Bhaskar platform, aiming to enhance job creation for India’s youth. This initiative, currently worth ₹140 crore, could grow to ₹300 crore. The collaboration will align job postings with industry needs, using Apna’s AI tools to connect startups with skilled workers, fostering growth and innovation.
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Perplexity introduced Sonar, an API allowing developers to integrate its AI search tools into applications. Offering two tiers, Sonar and Sonar Pro, it aims to provide real-time, factually accurate answers by connecting to trusted internet sources. Sonar Pro provides more detailed responses and citations. The API is notably affordable, potentially increasing Perplexity’s revenue, with Zoom already utilizing it for real-time answers during video calls.
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Truecaller has introduced real-time caller ID for iOS with an update following Apple’s iOS 18 release, which supports Live Caller ID Lookup. This feature was previously exclusive to Android users. The update comes after co-founders Alan Mamedi and Nami Zarringhalam stepped down in November 2024. Truecaller, with 2.6 million paying subscribers, sees significant revenue from iOS, where it has converted 750,000 users to its premium service. They’ve also addressed challenges in markets like India with new server architecture and encrypted databases.
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OpenAI may soon launch “Operator,” an AI tool capable of autonomously performing tasks like coding and booking travel. Leaks suggest the macOS ChatGPT app includes hidden options for Operator, and benchmarks show mixed performance. While surpassing rivals on some tasks, Operator struggles with others. Safety concerns and competition from Anthropic and Google highlight the challenges of AI agent development.
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BHIM, which is backed by NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), has teamed up with FinTech Yatra 2025 as a Principal Partner to boost digital payment adoption and promote financial inclusion all over India. This ambitious 10,000-kilometer road initiative is designed to connect financial innovators with various stakeholders, with the aim of enhancing digital literacy. As part of the plan, BHIM intends to train more than 200 representatives from NGOs through a “train-the-trainer” approach, helping them to educate their communities. This partnership is in line with NBSL’s mission to close the digital divide and empower individuals with secure digital payment solutions, ultimately nurturing a more inclusive digital economy.
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Bluesky launched customizable video feeds for targeted content, while X introduced a “Video Tab” offering personalized video recommendations. These updates, arriving amid TikTok’s US ban, position both platforms as potential alternatives for vertical video consumption. Bluesky also highlighted early-stage decentralized TikTok-like apps being developed on its AT Protocol framework.
Read more on The Verge.
TikTok resumed operations after briefly going dark due to a federal ban. President Trump issued an executive order delaying the ban, ensuring no penalties for service providers. TikTok is now working on a long-term solution to stay in the US, while concerns over liability for supporting the app persist among lawmakers.
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Meta announced a new video editing app, Edits, launching on iOS next month, with Android to follow. Aimed at creators, the app offers creative tools, insights, and collaboration features. This move follows the removal of ByteDance’s CapCut amid the TikTok ban. Meta aims to capitalize on the gap, similar to its quick launch of Instagram Reels after TikTok’s India ban.
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