From Worm Brains to a $2 Billion AI Unicorn Liquid AI Defies Conventional AI Limits

From the microscopic intricacies of a tiny worm to the forefront of artificial intelligence, Liquid AI has quickly emerged as one of the most promising AI startups. In a significant milestone, the Cambridge-based company announced a $250 million Series A funding round, led by AMD Ventures, propelling its valuation to over $2 billion. This investment marks a critical step in Liquid AI’s journey as it aims to scale its innovative AI models and integrate them into real-world applications. Founded in 2023 as a spin-off from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), Liquid AI was established by Ramin Hasani, Mathias Lechner, Alexander Amini, and Daniela Rus. Their inspiration came not from complex human neural systems but from the humble Caenorhabditis elegan