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March 31, 2026
Runway Launches $10M Fund for AI Video Startups
Runway is launching a $10 million fund and Builders program to support early-stage AI startups building with its AI video models. This initiative pushes toward interactive, real-time βvideo intelligenceβ applications.
QuantPai 2025 Earnings: AI+Consumer Fuels Growth
QuantPai released its 2025 annual performance report, marking the first since its IPO. The results show dual improvements in operating quality and efficiency. The 'AI+Consumer' strategy is positioned to drive a new growth phase.
Nvidia DLSS 4.5 Adds 6x Frame Gen
Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 update launches today for RTX GPUs. It features Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and 6x mode, generating up to five extra frames per rendered frame. Best performance on RTX 50 Series.
Oracle Cuts 30K Jobs for AI Data Centers
Oracle sent termination emails to employees in the US, India, Canada, and Mexico on March 31 without warning. TD Cowen estimates the layoffs will impact 18% of Oracle's 162,000 workforce, freeing up $8-10 billion for AI infrastructure investments. Oracle has not confirmed the exact number of cuts.
Four Robot Firms Back Embodied AI Data Startup
ζΊεεΊη³ raises millions in angel funding from four robot makers to build data factories and automated pipelines for high-quality robot training data. They plan 10,000+ sqm factories with 400+ robots, targeting 200PB data by 2026. Key innovations include full data quality checks, multimodal alignment, and SQL-like retrieval for structured datasets.
5 Moats That Survive AI Dominance
As AI commoditizes software, enduring moats are compounding proprietary data, network effects, regulatory permissions, massive capital, and physical infrastructure. These rely on irreplaceable real-world time accumulation AI can't shortcut. Examples: Orchard AI's live orchard data, DoorDash networks, Anduril approvals.
Microsoft Reorgs, Freezes, Leadership Shakeups
Mary Jo Foley, in her debut GeekWire column, analyzes Microsoft's recent reorganizations, hiring freezes, and leadership changes in Redmond. She questions if these moves represent business as usual or signal deeper issues.
Apple AI Beta Flashes Briefly in China
Apple Intelligence beta briefly appeared on some China iOS 18.4 devices via server activation, showing features like visual intelligence and writing tools. Quickly retracted, likely due to lacking regulatory approval. Hints at modular approach possibly using Google for image search.
Alibaba Launches Copaw-9B Qwen Agentic Finetune
Alibaba released CoPaw-Flash-9B, an official agentic finetune of Qwen3.5 9B. It matches Qwen3.5-Plus performance on some benchmarks. Available on Hugging Face.
Speechify Launches Local AI Windows App
Speechify has launched a native Windows application powered by locally stored AI models. It enables system-level cross-app voice dictation and reads webpages, documents, and PDFs aloud. The app competes directly with Wispr Flow, Willow, and Superwhisper.
AI Agent Breaches Multiply
Ben's Bites reports a series of successive security breaches targeting AI agents. It emphasizes the need to isolate agent permissions to prevent exploitation. Practitioners are advised to implement sandboxing immediately.
myStoria Raises $1.625M for AI Health Navigation
Ontario startup myStoria raised $1.625M led by Graphite Ventures to blend AI with human experts for patients facing PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, and perimenopause. These conditions have the longest diagnostic delays and fragmented care. The platform aids with specialist referrals, confusing tests, and diagnoses.
Resist AI Overselling Traps
AI is often oversold as a quick fix. Simply integrating it into operations fails without substantial backend efforts. Real results demand hidden groundwork.
NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 MFG Boosts Frame Rates
NVIDIA released DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation 6X for RTX 50 series GPUs, enabling high-refresh 4K 240Hz gaming. Dynamic MFG adjusts multipliers automatically for optimal quality and responsiveness, while 6X MFG generates up to five extra frames per native frame using a second-gen transformer model.
Kestra Secures $25M for AI Workflow Orchestration
French open-source platform Kestra raised $25M Series A led by RTP Global, totaling $36M funding. Enterprise revenue surged 25x in 18 months, with over 2 billion workflows executed in 2025. It orchestrates data, AI, infrastructure, and business workflows.
Samsung Eyes 1nm Mass Production by 2030
Samsung plans to mass-produce 1nm chips by 2030 amid intensifying competition. Its foundry business shows turnaround signs post-2026, with 2nm GAA process yield reaching 60%, nearing the 70% target. This advances Samsung's semiconductor leadership.
Arm Pushes New CPU for Agentic AI, Intel Skeptical
Arm claims agentic AI requires a specialized new CPU design. Nvidia and Arm have recently revealed CPUs built specifically for AI agents like OpenClaw. Intel's data center chief dismisses the need for such hardware.
Meta's First Prescription AI Glasses
Meta has launched its first AI glasses built for prescription users, the newest Ray-Ban Meta glasses. They are designed to serve people who rely on prescription lenses and need all-day eyewear. The announcement appeared on Meta Newsroom.
Rivian Spinoff Hits $1B, DoorDash Deal
Rivian Automotive spinoff for electric bikes and transport secured $1B valuation in funding. It partnered with DoorDash on autonomous deliveries.
Ring Launches AI App Store Beyond Security
Ring is launching a new app store that leverages AI to expand beyond traditional home security applications. This move targets broader use cases such as elder care and business needs. It positions Ring to diversify its offerings through third-party developer integrations.