Ilya Sutskever to Lead Safe Superintelligence Following Co-Founder’s Departure

By Mishika on July 4, 2025 in AI, Capsules, Entrepreneurs, Startups, Uncategorized

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever is taking on the role of CEO at Safe Superintelligence, the AI startup he co-founded in 2024. This announcement comes after Sutskever confirmed on X that Daniel Gross, the startup’s co-founder and CEO, had departed the company as of June 29. According to Sutskever, Daniel Levy, another co-founder of Safe Superintelligence, will be taking on the role of president of the startup. The announcement follows reports that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was in[…]

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Rivian Lays Off 140 Employees to Streamline Manufacturing Ahead of R2 Launch

By Shubham on June 26, 2025 in Capsules, Startups, Transport, Uncategorized

Rivian, the electric vehicle manufacturer, has laid off around 140 employees, which represents approximately 1% of its workforce, as it prepares for the launch of its more affordable R2 SUV in 2026. The layoffs, which were mostly made to Rivian’s manufacturing team, have been ongoing since Wednesday, according to multiple former employees who wished to remain anonymous. The affected employees were informed that the company was eliminating roles that created “process inefficiencies.” Rivian confirmed the layoffs in[…]

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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[…]

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Introducing Meo: The AI Companion That Flirts, Stays Faithful, and Even Shows Jealousy

By Mishika on June 12, 2025 in AI, Startups, Uncategorized

At London Tech Week on June 10, 2025, a groundbreaking AI companion named Meo captured the spotlight, offering users a highly customizable virtual “girlfriend” experience. Developed by startup Meta Loop, Meo is engineered to address loneliness through dynamic emotional interactions, with adjustable traits like loyalty, flirtatiousness, and even jealousy, raising both intrigue and ethical debates. Meo’s creators at Meta Loop emphasize its ability to forge meaningful connections. “With AI, you can ensure loyalty. They don’t stray,” said[…]

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