Whatnot Bolsters Live Shopping with Strategic AI Acquisition of Shaped
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Whatnot Bolsters Live Shopping with Strategic AI Acquisition of Shaped

Whatnot, a leading livestream shopping application, has announced its acquisition of Shaped, a specialized machine learning company renowned for its real-time recommendation and search systems. This strategic move is designed to significantly enhance Whatnot’s discovery and personalization features, crucial as the platform continues its rapid expansion across numerous product categories and a growing base of […]

Thinking Machines Unveils Inkling: An Open-Weight AI Model Prioritizing Enterprise Customization
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Thinking Machines Unveils Inkling: An Open-Weight AI Model Prioritizing Enterprise Customization

Thinking Machines Lab, the artificial intelligence startup co-founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, has introduced its inaugural in-house AI model, named Inkling. Launched this week, Inkling distinguishes itself from flagship models offered by industry leaders like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google by being open-weight. This crucial design choice allows external developers and companies to download […]

Neko Health, Co-Founded by Spotify’s Daniel Ek, Secures $700 Million for Global Expansion of Advanced Health Scans
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Neko Health, Co-Founded by Spotify’s Daniel Ek, Secures $700 Million for Global Expansion of Advanced Health Scans

Neko Health, the innovative health assessment startup co-founded by Spotify’s Daniel Ek and Hjalmar Nilsonne, has successfully closed a Series C funding round, raising an impressive $700 million. This substantial investment was spearheaded by Lightspeed Venture Partners and O.G. Venture Partners, building on the company’s previous $260 million Series B round secured in January 2025. […]