Blended Labs, an EdTech company in Germany, is using Llama 3.1 + 3.2 models to enable a wide range of AI-native flows for personalized learning pathways, real-time feedback, instant educational content generation and social gamification
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Blis location-targeting startup valued at $200 million in acquisition
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One source said any such deal would value Blis — a company that has pioneered the location-based targeting sector since the mid-2000s — at around $200 million. New @Digiday story from Ronan Shields and me:
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T-Mobile acquires location-based adtech startup Blis
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Blis, a location-based adtech startup, has been exploring its exit options in recent weeks, according to multiple sources. After discussions with both private equity and strategic suitors, sources now say the Blis is on the brink of a deal with T-Mobile.
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Perplexity AI reaches 1 million users milestone
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How fast did @perplexity_ai reach 1 million users @AskPerplexity
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Upstage Launches Japan Office with New Representative Appointment
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@Upstage Japan Kickoff & Meetup Event is scheduled for March 25th at 15:30-18:00 at @Innovation Garden, Tokyo. We are super excited to announce the launch of our Japan office and the appointment of our new Japan representative, Hiroyuki Matsushita. Join us to celebrate this
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Viant Acquires Lockr Digital for Alternative Ad-Targeting Solutions
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The adtech company @viant_tech has acquired @lockr_digital
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Perplexity’s Browser and Phone Strategy: Becoming Default Input
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Perplexity launching a browser (and now a phone) are smarter than you think. The war isn't just to return the best answer. It's to be the default input on a device.
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Lindy AI: Building Custom AI Agents for Workflow Automation
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We also discovered Lindy AI; I was excited when I explored this. A powerful tool for building custom AI agents in minutes. These agents can automate repetitive workflows, handle routine tasks, and essentially become your digital workforce operating behind the scenes.
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Future of AI: Perspectives and Opportunities for Startups
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The Future of AI: Perspectives for Startups Report from @googlecloud features our own @hwchase17 on the opportunities and challenges that will shape AI this year and beyond. Read more:
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Science Fiction as Rational Prophecy Inspiring Technological Innovation
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Science fiction is rational prophecy that actually comes true:
— Aaron Ng (@localghost) 3 mars 2025
> The Enlightenment spreads rational thought. Mysticism & prophecy wither.
> People start predicting the future with science instead of tea leaves.
> The predictions inspire founders, so the predictions come true. https://t.co/wX1mHU32HVScience fiction is rational prophecy that actually comes true: > The Enlightenment spreads rational thought. Mysticism & prophecy wither. > People start predicting the future with science instead of tea leaves. > The predictions inspire founders, so the predictions come true.