Stay updated with the latest in AI grants. Here are the top picks for today, curated and summarized by HappyMonkey AI.
depthfirst Closes $80M to Expand AI Security Platform
DepthFirst secures $80M in Series B funding, reaching $120M total, and launches an in-house AI security model.
Why it matters: To integrate robust AI security features into their tools.
Less than a month: StrictlyVC San Francisco brings leaders from TDK Ventures, Replit, and more together
StrictlyVC San Francisco is coming up on April 30 with talks from TDK Ventures’ Nicolas Sauvage and Forum AI’s Campbell Brown, focusing on corporate VC investment strategies and trustworthy AI platforms.
Why it matters: To gain insights into investing in early-stage startups and ensuring the reliability of AI information.
Improving MRC funding through continued community engagement
The Medical Research Council (MRC) is redesigning its funding assessment processes based on community feedback to improve the application experience for researchers while maintaining support for curiosity-driven research.
Why it matters: To ensure AI tools receive relevant and effective funding evaluations from MRC.
Mercor says it was hit by cyberattack tied to compromise of open-source LiteLLM project
Mercor, an AI recruiting startup, was hit by a cyberattack linked to the compromise of open-source LiteLLM project, raising concerns about supply chain security in AI development.
Why it matters: Supply chain vulnerabilities can expose sensitive data and undermine trust; developers must ensure robust security measures for open-source projects they rely on.
OpenAI, not yet public, raises $3B from retail investors in monster $122B fund raise
OpenAI raised $3B from retail investors in a massive $122B funding round, increasing its valuation to $852B, preparing for a potential public IPO.
Why it matters: To invest in AI development and infrastructure, ensuring financial readiness for future growth and competition.
Cognichip wants AI to design the chips that power AI, and just raised $60M to try
Cognichip raised $60M to develop AI-driven chip design tools, aiming to significantly reduce costs and speed up the complex process of semiconductor development.
Why it matters: To optimize and accelerate AI hardware development processes.
Anthropic is having a month
Anthropic, known for its careful approach to AI development, experienced another significant security breach when internal files were mistakenly included in a software package release.
Why it matters: To avoid similar errors that could compromise the security of their tools and damage user trust.
Salesforce announces an AI-heavy makeover for Slack, with 30 new features
Salesforce has introduced a significant AI upgrade for Slack, featuring 30 new capabilities like reusable AI-skills to automate tasks and an enhanced Slackbot with MCP client functionality.
Why it matters: To enhance productivity and automation within teams using Slack.
Yupp shuts down after raising $33M from a16z crypto’s Chris Dixon
Yupp, which offered a crowdsourced AI model-picking service, shut down despite raising $33M; it aimed to generate user feedback for AI developers but failed.
Why it matters: To understand the limitations and preferences of users in real-world applications and improve AI tools accordingly.
Alexa+ gets new food ordering experiences with Uber Eats and Grubhub
Amazon’s Alexa+ now offers a conversational food ordering feature for Uber Eats and Grubhub, enhancing the natural interaction between users and the AI assistant.
Why it matters: To improve user engagement and streamline ordering processes in smart home ecosystems.