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Cognition raises $1B at $26B valuation for AI coding agent

Cognition AI has raised more than $1 billion at a $26 billion valuation for Devin, its AI coding agent. Revenue grew from $37 million to $492 million in 12 months, with Goldman Sachs, Mercedes-Benz, and the US government among its customers.

Nvidia bets $150B on Taiwan as Trump's plan to make US an AI hub backfires

Nvidia will invest $150 billion a year to make Taiwan an AI “epicenter.”

Some users may be giving Google's AI search the bird, and DuckDuckGo is benefiting

DuckDuckGo says installs surged after Google's AI search overhaul, hinting some users may want less AI in search.

Payroll startup Remote says it grew revenue 50% per employee without adding headcount

Payroll service provider Remote recently surpassed $300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and became cash-flow positive, thanks to a 50% increase in revenue per employee resulting from AI adoption.

Meta Launches AI Chatbot Subscriptions at $7.99 and $19.99

Meta is selling subscriptions to its AI chatbot for the first time, with Meta One Plus at $7.99/month and Meta One Premium at $19.99/month. The rollout begins in Singapore, Guatemala, and Bolivia alongside new paid tiers for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and business users.

Fareed Zakaria told Bard grads we're asking the wrong question about AI

The CNN host said the rise of AI is speaking boos at commencement speeches. He said the tech should remind us what makes humans different.

Silicon Valley is spending billions on AI tokens and nobody can agree if it's working

Uber COO Andrew Macdonald criticizes tokenmaxxing amid rising AI costs and limited productivity, sparking debate in Silicon Valley.

Talkdesk launches proactive AI agents for retail and banking

Talkdesk has launched proactive AI agents for retail and financial services that automate outbound engagement across voice and digital channels. The agents recover abandoned carts, automate product recalls, push loan applications, and handle early-stage collections.

Daylight Expands MDR into Claude Enterprise to Address Emerging AI Security Risks

Daylight is extending managed detection and response into Claude Enterprise, turning AI activity telemetry into actionable security investigations. The move signals a broader shift toward treating enterprise AI platforms as critical infrastructure requiring continuous monitoring.

Your SEO strategy is optimized for a search engine that no longer exists.

Google I/O made it official: AI-generated answers are now front and center in search. Matt Thompson, VP of partnerships at Scrunch, joins Equity to talk about what Google’s changes mean and what marketers and founders should actually do about it.

ElevenLabs partners with Stan Lee Universe for AI voice

ElevenLabs has partnered with Stan Lee Universe to bring the late Marvel co-creator’s AI-generated voice and likeness to its platform. The deal puts Lee’s voice on the Iconic Marketplace for commercial licensing, launches a Stan Lee Book of the Month Club on Eleven Reader, and adds his likeness to Creative Templates.

Meta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans

Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp worldwide, while also testing new AI, creator, and business-focused offerings under its broader “Meta One” subscription brand.