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US Homeland Security Warns of Potential Iranian Cyberattacks on US Networks

By Rajat on June 26, 2025 in Capsules, Uncategorized

A recent bulletin issued by the US Department of Homeland Security on Sunday has warned of potential cyberattacks on US networks, allegedly backed by the Iranian government. This warning comes amidst the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. According to the National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin, there is a likelihood of low-level cyberattacks carried out by hacktivists. The bulletin states that both hacktivists and government-linked hackers frequently target poorly secured US networks and internet-connected devices[…]

Sam Altman’s Unconventional Approach to The New York Times Lawsuit

By Shubham on in AI, Capsules, Startups, Uncategorized

From the moment OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stepped onstage at a jam-packed San Francisco venue, it was clear that this was not going to be a normal interview. The venue, which typically hosts jazz concerts, was filled with hundreds of people watching a live episode of the hard fork podcast recorded by Kevin Roose, a columnist with The New York Times, and Platformer’s Casey Newton. Altman, along with his chief operating officer, Brad Lightcap, stood at the[…]

Kodiak Integrates Vay’s Remote Driving Technology into Its Autonomous Trucks

By Divya Arora on June 25, 2025 in Capsules, Transport, Uncategorized

Self-driving truck company Kodiak Robotics is partnering with remote driving startup Vay to enhance the safety and operational capabilities of its autonomous freight vehicles. The collaboration brings Vay’s teledriving technology—originally developed for remotely operating passenger cars—into the world of long-haul trucking. Announced on Wednesday, the integration will allow remote operators, known as “teledrivers,” to support Kodiak’s autonomous trucks in specific scenarios where human intervention might still be required. This includes complex maneuvers such as navigating freight yards,[…]

Wispr Flow Closes $30M Series A to Supercharge AI‑Driven Dictation

By Divya Arora on June 24, 2025 in AI, Capsules, Startups, Uncategorized

Wispr Flow, the AI-powered dictation tool making waves for its seamless voice-to-text experience, has announced a $30 million Series A round co-led by Menlo Ventures, with existing investors NEA and 8VC returning, alongside prominent angels including Pinterest co-founder Evan Sharp, Carta CEO Henry Ward, Opal’s Kenneth Schlenker, and Flo Crivelli of Lindy. Angel‑turn‑lead investor Matt Kraning from Menlo — previously an early backer — will join the board. With today’s round, Wispr has raised a total of $56 million. From[…]

Google Unveils AI-Powered Features for Indian Users

By Divya Arora on in AI, Capsules, Google, Uncategorized

Google has launched a new AI-driven mode for its services in India, aiming to enhance user experiences with personalized and efficient interactions. Announced on June 23, 2025, the initiative targets India’s vast digital population, leveraging artificial intelligence to improve search, accessibility, and local language support. The AI mode, integrated into Google Search, Google Assistant, and other core products, offers advanced features like context-aware responses, real-time translations, and tailored content recommendations. For instance, users can now ask complex[…]

Apple in Early Discussions to Potentially Acquire AI Startup Perplexity

By Mishika on June 21, 2025 in AI, Apple, Capsules, Startups, Uncategorized

Apple Inc. has initiated internal talks about the possibility of acquiring Perplexity, an artificial intelligence startup known for its innovative AI-powered search engine, according to sources familiar with the matter. The discussions, reported on June 20, 2025, are in their preliminary stages and may not lead to a finalized deal, but they signal Apple’s growing interest in bolstering its AI capabilities. Perplexity, founded by former OpenAI researchers, has gained attention for its unique approach to search, combining[…]

SoftBank Plans Massive AI and Robotics Hub in Arizona

By Mishika on June 20, 2025 in AI, Capsules, Uncategorized

SoftBank is doubling down on artificial intelligence with an ambitious new venture. Following its reported $19 billion investment in the $500 billion Stargate AI Infrastructure project, the Japanese investment giant is now eyeing an even larger endeavor. According to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter, SoftBank is in talks to partner with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to develop a trillion-dollar industrial complex in Arizona focused on AI and robotics. The project, known as Project Crystal[…]

Perplexity AI Unveils 8-Second Video Creation Tool for X Users

By Divya Arora on in AI, Capsules

Perplexity AI has launched its highly anticipated video generation feature for “Ask Perplexity” users on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Introduced on June 19, this new tool allows users to tweet prompts and receive 8-second AI-generated videos, complete with synchronized audio and dialogue, by tagging the Ask Perplexity account. The feature sparked an immediate frenzy on social media, with users submitting a wave of imaginative prompts, from scenes of lavish samosa banquets to animated conversations[…]

Midjourney Unveils V1: Its First AI Video Generation Model

By Divya Arora on June 19, 2025 in AI, Capsules, Uncategorized

On June 18, 2025, Midjourney debuted its highly anticipated AI video generation model, V1, marking its entry into the competitive AI video creation space. The company also shared a roadmap outlining future enhancements for the model, signaling ambitious plans to expand its capabilities. The V1 model, priced at $10 per month, is designed to be accessible, user-friendly, and visually striking, making it what Midjourney calls “the first video model for everyone.” The announcement, shared via a post[…]

Sam Altman Reveals Meta’s $100M Offers to Lure OpenAI Talent Fell Short

By techcaps on June 18, 2025 in AI, Capsules

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been aggressively recruiting top AI researchers to bolster Meta’s new superintelligence division, led by former Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang. Reports indicate Meta dangled compensation packages exceeding $100 million to attract talent from OpenAI and Google DeepMind, aiming to work closely with Zuckerberg himself. In a podcast with his brother Jack Altman, published Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Meta’s lavish offers but emphasized their lack of success. “They’ve been throwing around[…]