Founded by former OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever, the AI startup SSI (Safe Superintelligence) is currently in negotiations for a new round of funding, expected to value the company at $20 billion, quadrupling its valuation from last September. Although SSI has yet to generate any revenue, this hefty valuation reflects investors' confidence in its potential to develop transformative AI technologies. Unlike other AI companies, SSI focuses on safety.

Amidst the increasingly fierce competition in the global AI sector, Arthur Mensch, the founder and CEO of French startup Mistral AI, recently stated in an interview with Bloomberg Television that the company will not consider selling and will focus on advancing its initial public offering (IPO) plans in the future. He mentioned that Mistral AI will continue to expand its business in Europe and the US, while also planning to open an office in Singapore to enhance its influence in the Asia-Pacific region. Since its establishment in 2023.

French startup Mistral AI, a new force in the open-source AI space, recently announced plans to go public rather than being acquired. Mistral's CEO and co-founder Arthur Mensch stated in an interview with Bloomberg Television, "We are not selling." Earlier rumors suggested that Microsoft might acquire the company, partly because Microsoft invested €15 million (approximately $15.6 million) in Mistral and established a collaboration with them.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Arthur Mensch, co-founder and CEO of the renowned French AI startup Mistral, stated that the company is fully committed to achieving its goal of an initial public offering (IPO). Founded in 2023 by researchers from tech giants like Google DeepMind and Meta, Mistral has rapidly risen in just two years, releasing a series of open-source AI models and launching chatbot-like technology.

Mira Murati is a prominent figure in the field of artificial intelligence, and her latest startup project has attracted significant attention from the industry. Recently, it was reported that Jonathan Lachman, the former head of special projects at OpenAI, has joined the AI research lab newly founded by Murati. This decision marks the highest-profile recruitment since Murati left OpenAI last September and represents an important step forward in the lab's personnel composition.

In 2024, Nvidia is actively investing in the field of artificial intelligence, having committed $1 billion to multiple startups. This initiative positions Nvidia as an indispensable supporter in the technological revolution, particularly in AI innovations propelled by its chip technology. With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, an increasing number of startups are looking to leverage Nvidia's technology and funding to accelerate their growth and market positioning. In recent years, the rise of AI technology has driven transformation across various industries. Against this backdrop, Nvidia, as a global leader in graphics,

Chip giant Nvidia is expanding its territory once again. Recently, Nvidia officially announced the acquisition of Israeli artificial intelligence startup Run:ai for $700 million. This deal has passed through the stringent scrutiny of regulatory bodies in Europe and the US, paving the way for Nvidia to further cement its dominance in the AI field. As the absolute leader in the GPU market, Nvidia currently holds about 80% of the market share. This strong position has attracted the attention of regulators. The European Commission raised concerns about the acquisition in October, fearing it could harm the market.

Despite the overall risk investment trend in Europe stabilizing, the vigorous development of AI startups may be overlooked. According to data from venture capital firms Balderton Capital and Dealroom, this year 25% of venture capital in Europe (approximately $13.7 billion) has flowed into AI startups, compared to just 15% four years ago. This has led to the emergence of several new unicorns, such as Poolside and Wayve. James Wise, a general partner at Balderton Capital, stated that...

Databricks, a startup based in San Francisco, USA, recently announced it has successfully raised $10 billion in funding, bringing the company's valuation to $62 billion. This news reflects strong investor interest in the field of artificial intelligence, particularly in the growing demand for investments in generative AI. Founded in 2013 by students from the University of California, Berkeley, Databricks focuses on providing cloud computing platforms to help enterprises manage data using artificial intelligence technologies.