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Taktile Raises $54m to Fuel Automated Decision-Making Growth

Taktile, a platform for building automated financial decisioning workflows, has raised new cash in a Series B funding round, bringing its total raised to $79 million. The company's platform lets risk and engineering teams at fintech firms create and manage workflows for automated decision-making, with users able to experiment with data integrations and monitor the performance of predictive models. Taktile's growth is attributed to its ability to provide an end-to-end solution that meets the needs of financial services companies.

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Cursor in Talks to Raise at a $10B Valuation as AI Coding Sector Booms Δ1.73

Anysphere, the developer of AI-powered coding assistant Cursor, is in talks with venture capitalists to raise capital at a valuation of nearly $10 billion. The round, if it transpires, would come about three months after Anysphere completed its previous fundraise of $100 million at a pre-money valuation of $2.5 billion. Investors seem to be willing to value fast-growing companies like Cursor at even higher multiples now.

Fintech Firm Alkami Acquires Kayali's Rival for $400 Million Δ1.73

Alkami Technology is acquiring Mantl, a digital banking platform provider, for $400 million. The acquisition aims to expand Alkami's services and strengthen its position in the market. Mantl's software helps community banks and credit unions onboard customers digitally, increasing deposits and profits.

The Unstoppable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock That Could Join the $3 Trillion Club by 2028 Δ1.72

Meta Platforms is poised to join the exclusive $3 trillion club thanks to its significant investments in artificial intelligence, which are already yielding impressive financial results. The company's AI-driven advancements have improved content recommendations on Facebook and Instagram, increasing user engagement and ad impressions. Furthermore, Meta's AI tools have made it easier for marketers to create more effective ads, leading to increased ad prices and sales.

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AI Model Evolution: Increased Size Brings Greater Capabilities but Higher Costs Δ1.71

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Shield AI has raised $240 million at a $5.3 billion valuation, expanding its capabilities to sell autonomous military drone software to a broader range of customers like robotics companies, allowing it to dominate the rapidly growing autonomy field in defense. The company's Hivemind technology already enables fighter jets and drones to fly autonomously, marking a significant milestone for the US defense tech startup industry. With this latest round of funding, Shield AI solidifies its position as one of the largest defense tech startups in the US by valuation.

Cancer Treatment Evolution: AI Raising $20M To Fix The Problem Δ1.71

Ataraxis AI has raised a $20.4 million Series A to make cancer treatment more personalized, focusing on using AI to accurately predict patient outcomes and determine if an aggressive treatment like chemotherapy is necessary. The New York-based startup aims to launch its first commercial test for breast cancer in the coming months, with plans to expand into other types of cancer. Ataraxis' tech powers an AI model trained on hundreds of millions of real images from thousands of patients, showcasing promising results.

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AI Giant OpenAI Ups the Ante with $20,000 AI Agents Δ1.70

OpenAI is making a high-stakes bet on its AI future, reportedly planning to charge up to $20,000 a month for its most advanced AI agents. These Ph.D.-level agents are designed to take actions on behalf of users, targeting enterprise clients willing to pay a premium for automation at scale. A lower-tier version, priced at $2,000 a month, is aimed at high-income professionals. OpenAI is betting big that these AI assistants will generate enough value to justify the price tag but whether businesses will bite remains to be seen.

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Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) stands out among other stocks as a top investment choice according to billionaires and top hedge fund managers, who have invested large sums in leading companies with strong track records. The company's exceptional performance has caught the attention of investors, including billionaire investor Warren Buffett, who sold a record $134 billion of net stock in 2024. However, this move has raised concerns about potential market underperformance in 2025.

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SoftBank Group's CEO Masayoshi Son plans to borrow $16 billion to invest in Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to sources cited by The Information tech news website. This investment would complement SoftBank's existing $15 billion commitment to Stargate, a joint venture aimed at bolstering the US's global AI lead. By expanding its AI investments, SoftBank seeks to further solidify its position within the rapidly evolving technology sector.

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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.'s latest deep learning model has generated significant excitement among investors and analysts, with its claims of performing similarly to DeepSeek using a fraction of the data required. The company's growing prowess in AI is being driven by China's push to support technological innovation and consumption. Alibaba's commitment to investing over 380 billion yuan ($52 billion) in AI infrastructure over the next three years has been hailed as a major step forward.

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Gong has announced that it has surpassed $300 million in annualized recurring revenue, reinforcing its status as a significant player in the revenue prediction market. The company, founded in 2016, leverages AI technology to analyze customer interactions, and its recent integration of generative AI has contributed to its growth. With a current valuation of approximately $7.25 billion, Gong's financial trajectory positions it favorably for a future IPO, although CEO Amit Bendov emphasizes a focus on product development over immediate public offering plans.

SoftBank on the Verge of $16 Billion AI Funding Boost Δ1.70

SoftBank Group is on the cusp of borrowing $16 billion to invest in its Artificial Intelligence (AI) ventures, with the company's CEO Masayoshi Son planning to use this funding to bolster his AI investments. This move comes as SoftBank continues to expand into the sector, building on its existing investments in ChatGPT owner OpenAI and joint venture Stargate. The financing will further fuel SoftBank's ambition to help the United States stay ahead of China and other rivals in the global AI race.

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Nine US AI startups have raised $100 million or more in funding so far this year, marking a significant increase from last year's count of 49 startups that reached this milestone. The latest round was announced on March 3 and was led by Lightspeed with participation from prominent investors such as Salesforce Ventures and Menlo Ventures. As the number of US AI companies continues to grow, it is clear that the industry is experiencing a surge in investment and innovation.