Huge Trove of Nude Images Leaked by AI Image Generator Startup’s Exposed Database

An AI image generator startup’s database was left accessible to the open internet, revealing more than 1 million images and videos, including photos of real people who had been “nudified.” [...]

Could Japan be the next drone giant? Prime Minister looks to push domestic production to reduce reliance on China

Japan is racing to build a domestic drone industry, pushing startups toward defense work amid growing missile and China concerns. [...]

New MiniMax M2.7 proprietary AI model is 'self-evolving' and can perform 30-50% of reinforcement learning research workflow

In the last few years, Chinese AI startup MiniMax has become one of the most exciting in the crowded global AI marketplace, carving out a reputation for delivering frontier-level large language models [...]

Apple considered buying Halide to upgrade its native Camera app

A legal feud between the co-founders of Lux Optics, the developer behind the Halide camera app, revealed that Apple was close to acquiring the company. As first reported by The Information, Apple held [...]

Zurich’s Rapidata raises €7.2M to build a real-time human feedback network for AI

A growing number of startups are rushing to build software that thinks fast. But one of the hardest parts of teaching machines to improve isn’t raw computing power, it’s human insight at scale. Zu [...]

Why security is paramount for entrepreneurs in the vibe coding era

​Vibe coding is growing in popularity for startups, but most aren't fully aware of the risks. [...]

Stripe wants to help your business claim back all those AI costs

Stripe wants AI startups to easily apply a percentage markup on top of real-time token pricing to stay in the positive. [...]

Simplifying the AI stack: The key to scalable, portable intelligence from cloud to edge

Presented by ArmA simpler software stack is the key to portable, scalable AI across cloud and edge. AI is now powering real-world applications, yet fragmented software stacks are holding it back. Deve [...]

Europe’s not-so-dry January: Unicorns and a new tech identity

Every January, millions take on Dry January, a ritual of restraint and resetting after the holiday season. If that’s the benchmark for kicking off the year with moderation, Europe’s startup ecosys [...]