Cheehoo Raises $10 Million to Fast-Forward Animation
Animators no longer need to manually craft every in-between frame or perfect every gesture, Cheehoo’s AI does that in seconds.
Retail
How retailers and consumer brands run AI in production.
Research: AIM Research reports on Retail AI →Page 32
"Every worker will have a team of assistants," says Glean CEO Arvind Jain
We want to be that team of AI agents around every individual that helps you do your great work.
AI Can't Quite Crack the Code of Shopping
AI agents as “assistants” in retail assumes the customer needs a simple straightforward answer but this approach underestimates the complexity of human shopping habits
"Founders Should Learn Every Possible AI Tool Quickly," Says AngelList CEO Avlok Kohli
Kohli strongly advises new startup founders to rapidly familiarise themselves with all available AI tools to navigate the ongoing AI revolution
ClassPass Scaled Global Support Without Sacrificing Humans
This didn’t happen overnight.
HelloSky Uses AI to Simplify Executive Talent Search
HelloSky offers superior precision in matching candidates with the precise experience and qualifications required for critical leadership position.
Sequoia Backed Listen Labs Uses AI to Talk to Thousands of Customers All at Once
Listen Labs is betting that large language models can finally make listening scalable.
Salesforce Has Made An AI Agent That Is Retail Ready
Salesforce's existing AI foundation has been enhanced with Agentforce, which adds industry-specific intelligence tailored for the unique complexities of consumer goods
Turning Customer Conversations Into a Revenue Engine, Lace AI Raises $14M
Lace AI is proving that every unanswered call is a missed revenue opportunity, and now it has raised $14M to make sure businesses stop leaving money on the line.
Neo Is More Similar to What Y Combinator Was in the First Place
Neo is more similar to what Y Combinator was in the first place.
AI Coding Giants Windsurf and Cursor Face Off Over Shared Prompts
It reflects a broader philosophical divide in the development of AI tools: adaptability versus autonomy
This Startup Built an AI to Help You Cheat Scot-Free
The use of AI tools by candidates during job interviews is raising concerns among recruiters, who view it as a threat to the fairness and authenticity of the hiring process
Your Favorite Brands Might Be Talking To You In AI And You'd Never Know
It’s not just efficiency; it’s a shift in trust
Grok Snaps ChatGPT Hides and One Hacker Logged It All
I think these are the kinds of discussions that should happen in public, not just inside corporate headquarters.
Figma Ditches Adobe, Files IPO, Picks a Fight Over Dev Mode
Figma is officially moving on.
Startup Nexad Wants To Make AI Talk Ad-Sense
Nexad’s platform is an AI-powered engine that understands not just what users are searching for, but why
Dosen Turns Quiet Quitters Into Purpose-Driven Players
Dosen’s platform uses an AI engine that understands both the company’s strategic priorities and the unique strengths, ambitions, and learning styles of individual employees
Octolane Thinks the Tallest Building in San Francisco Is Built on Broken Software
We’re trying to be what Salesforce should’ve been if it were built today.
Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison Wants AI Everywhere Just Not in Place of Workers
Stay close to the customers because you will always have employment opportunities to grow.
Albertsons Brings Agentic AI Into Grocery Shopping, Compressing a 46-Minute Task to Just Four
The system supports natural-language back-and-forth, allowing customers to specify dietary preferences, meal portions and brand choices that guide the assistant’s selections.