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Paris-based AI start-up Mistral is reported to be finalising a Series C round of $2bn. Reuters reports Dutch chip giant ASML is set to become top shareholder. Read more: Funding round that includes ASML could value France’s Mistral at $14bn – reports
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Google calls the decision ‘unjustified’ and says it will appeal. Read more: EU fines Google €2.95bn for ‘illegal’ adtech actions
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After a record high in venture capital funding in quarter one, the Irish Venture Capital Association VenturePulse survey today confirms Q2 saw a record low at just €112.6m. Read more: IVCA: Q2 is worst since 2015 for venture capital funding in Ireland
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Tempo will be led by Matt Huang, Paradigm’s co-founder and managing partner. Read more: Stripe and Paradigm announce joint crypto venture Tempo
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The ChatGPT maker wants the new platform to match employers with workers who have the AI skills they need. Read more: OpenAI to launch jobs platform linking employers and AI experts
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More advanced and cheaper to run, the OPM-MEG brain scanner is one of only 14 in the world and the only one in Ireland. Read more: Trinity welcomes ‘game-changing’ wearable brain scanner
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Atlassian aims to leverage the platform to improve its own offerings, particularly in the area of AI. Read more: Atlassian to acquire The Browser Company in $610m deal
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Sam Altman said that OpenAI would use ‘well over 1m GPUs’ by the end of 2025. Read more: FT: OpenAI to make custom AI chips with Broadcom next year
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UK-founded Quantinuum has confirmed a $600m investment round that includes the venture arm of Nvidia, valuing it at around $10bn. Read more: Quantum computer developer Quantinuum’s $600m raise values it at $10bn
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Hurree’s Aaron Gibson on why he doesn’t regret dropping out of school at 16, his thoughts on the EU AI Act, and why he values a blunt approach to leadership. Read more: How this tech entrepreneur uses a blunt approach to leadership