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Here comes the AI sponcon

The Verge

The Verge · 2m ago

Here comes the AI sponcon

TikTok is enhancing its AI ads platform, Symphony, enabling brands to create AI-generated influencer content that mimics human creators. Advertisers can generate videos with virtual avatars demonstrating products, like trying on clothes. This tool aims to automate processes and reduce costs, as AI avatars don't require contracts or specific rates. While there are concerns about AI replacing human influencers, TikTok assures that content will be labeled as AI-generated and undergo safety reviews.

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Metaforms raises $9 Mn from Peak XV, Nexus and Together Fund

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Entrackr · 27d ago

Metaforms raises $9 Mn from Peak XV, Nexus and Together Fund

Bengaluru-based AI startup Metaforms has raised $9 million in a Series A funding round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Nexus Venture Partners and Together Fund. The proceeds will be used to triple its engineering and AI research team in Bengaluru, expand into report generation and voice-based research, and integrate further with research tools like Decipher, SPSS, and Confirmit. Founded in 2022 by Akshat Tyagi and Arjun S, Metaforms builds AI agents that automate workflows for market research agencies, enabling them to scale operations and improve turnaround times. Its AI agents automate survey programming, data processing, and vendor coordination. "When research agencies grow, better business decisions get made," said Akshat Tyagi, co-founder and CEO of Metaforms. "We're not here to replace the humans in the loop. We're here to give them leverage." Since launching commercially, the firm claims to have onboarded four of the top 20 global research agencies, including Strat7, and currently processes over 1,000 surveys per month. It aims to process over 100,000 surveys annually in the long term.

Meta tests in-house AI chip with TSMC to cut Nvidia reliance

Inshorts · 5m ago

Meta tests in-house AI chip with TSMC to cut Nvidia reliance

Meta is testing its first in-house AI training chip with TSMC to reduce reliance on Nvidia. The chip is a dedicated AI accelerator designed for better efficiency. If successful, Meta plans to scale it for recommendation systems and later for generative AI tools like Meta AI. This comes after a previous failed attempt at custom chips.

Safeguarding Innovation: A Comprehensive Guide For AI Startups On Intellectual Property Compliance In India

Inc42 · 1y ago

Safeguarding Innovation: A Comprehensive Guide For AI Startups On Intellectual Property Compliance In India

There are legal considerations regarding patents and copyrights when it comes to AI. AI algorithms themselves usually cannot be patented, but unique AI applications can be. Copyright law protects software code, databases, and original AI-generated content. Startups should pay attention to grant-back clauses in licensing agreements to ensure they retain ownership of their AI innovations.

Elon Musk heats up the AI wars. He's seeking $1 billion for xAI.

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Elon Musk heats up the AI wars. He's seeking $1 billion for xAI.

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Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Tencent-backed AI chip startup Enflame raises $2.7 billion from state-linked investors, others

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Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

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