These 11 startups are making AI more energy and cost-efficient, according to top VCs
From data center cooling to novel chip design, VCs are pouring cash into startups making AI more cost-efficient and environmentally-friendly.
Riddhi Kanetkar
Senior Reporter
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A startup building a platform to prove you're human and not AI just raised $7.3 million
The San Francisco-based startup will use the funding to develop its tools for verifying human and AI identities.
OpenAI challenger Mistral launches revamped AI life and work assistant
Mistral's cofounder and CEO, Arthur Mensch, told BI that he uses le Chat to generate documents and for thinking about strategy.
US tech giants are rolling back DEI. Its ripple effects could spill over to Europe.
As US tech giants continue their rollback of DEI policies, Europe's tech ecosystem braces for changing sentiments to ripple across the Atlantic.
OpenAI could be worth as much as TikTok owner Bytedance with SoftBank's latest investment
SoftBank's investment in OpenAI may position the company as the world's joint-second most valuable private tech firm after SpaceX.
Top White House advisor says DeepSeek may have used OpenAI's models for training
"I don't think OpenAI is very happy about this," said the White House's AI czar, who suggested that DeepSeek used a technique called distillation.
Investors are buzzing about voice AI. Here's where they see the most untapped potential.
Voice AI is rapidly advancing with startups raising over $398 million in VC funding in 2024, as enterprises adopt it at pace.
Uber's CEO asks how smart AI must be to earn forgiveness for its mistakes
Society accepts that humans make mistakes, but it will also need to decide an acceptable level of error from AI too, says Uber's CEO.
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Leonardo DiCaprio-backed fund Regeneration.VC has taken over Sky Ocean Ventures' climate portfolio
Climate tech fund Regeneration.VC, backed by Leonardo DiCaprio, is doubling down in Europe as the continent attracts more climate tech funds.
Buzzy French AI startup Mistral isn't for sale and plans to IPO, its CEO says
French AI startup Mistral, dubbed Europe's OpenAI, plans an IPO, not a sale, as it expands globally with over €1 billion raised since 2023.
Generative AI startup Synthesia just raised $180 million at a $2.1 billion valuation using this pitch deck
Synthesia has secured a $2.1 billion valuation, making it one of the UK's largest generative AI startups.
Xocean provides marine data to offshore energy companies. Check out the pitch deck it used to raise $119 million.
Irish startup Xocean has developed remotely controlled uncrewed surface vessels which provide marine data to offshore wind companies.
Big Tech's AI bets are driving a nuclear renaissance. Not everyone is buying the hype.
As Big Tech pivots to nuclear to power its AI boom, startups in the sector have to grapple with these key challenges.
Newcleo's Elisabeth Rizzotti tells BI about the startup's aim to become Europe's leading nuclear juggernaut and IPO
Newcleo's cofounder and COO says the startup, which is Europe's only nuclear unicorn, will IPO after hitting two key milestones.
Microsoft is looking to add non-OpenAI models into 365 Copilot, report says
Microsoft is reportedly looking to move away from using OpenAI models to power its 365 Copilot in a bid to cut costs.
Meet the new Trump administration staffers who will shape key US policies starting in 2025
See who Trump has tapped to be part of his administration.
VCs say digital agents, 'crypto mania,' and a torrent of liquidity are the tech trends to watch in 2025
VCs at 35 firms like a16z and IVP tell us what's hot in tech next year, how regulatory changes could rouse the exit market, and where AI goes in 2025.
33 women in venture capital who made partner or higher at firms like Andreessen Horowitz and IVP in 2024
In 2024, venture capital heavyweights like Andreessen Horowitz, Insight Partners, and IVP elevated women investors to partner positions.
Tiun gives media companies another way to monetize online content. It just raised $2.5 million with this pitch deck.
Swiss startup Tiun has developed an alternative pay-for-what-you-use model to help media companies generate revenue.
Raaz Herzberg of Wiz tells BI of its plans to become the world's biggest cybersecurity company
Raaz Herzberg, CMO and VP of product strategy at Wiz, details the startup's roadmap to an IPO after it turned down a $23 billion takeover offer.