NTT Plans to Launch High-Performance Large Language Model in March Next Year

California Senator Jerry McNerney introduced the "No Robo Bosses Act" on Thursday. This bill, Senate Bill 7, seeks to ensure human oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) decision-making in the workplace, making it a first-of-its-kind proposal nationwide. The bill would prohibit California employers from solely relying on AI or automated decision systems (ADS) for hiring, promotion, discipline, or termination.
2024 was a landmark year for the AI industry. According to TechCrunch, 49 startups secured over $100 million in funding, with seven raising over $1 billion and three securing multiple mega-funding rounds. This momentum continues into 2025. Despite it being early in the year, the number of US AI companies receiving over $100 million in funding is nearing double digits, with at least one round exceeding $1 billion. The following are the companies that have secured over $100 million in funding so far in 2025...
AI21 Labs has announced the release of Jamba 1.6, a significant upgrade to its large language model that enhances its capabilities in handling long-form text and expands its support to multiple languages.