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Anam builds digital humans that can have lifelike conversations. Read the pitch deck that it used to raise $9 million.
- Anam, a startup founded in October 2023, has raised $9 million in seed funding led by Redpoint Ventures and SV Angel to build digital humans capable of lifelike conversations.
- Co-founders Ben Carr and Caoimhe Murphy, who previously worked together at Synthesia, are at the helm of Anam, a company with 2,000 clients across various industries and tracking $5 million in annual revenue.
- Anam faces competition in the AI-driven avatar space but distinguishes itself by generating every pixel of its avatars for expressive and natural conversations, including features like One-Shot, which can create an AI persona from a photo.
- The company, focused on bridging human-machine interactions, has 16 employees and monetizes its service by charging per minute of conversation. Investors see potential in Anam's technology, considering it the next frontier in human-machine interfaces.
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Lithuania’s VectorTree secures EU grant to develop a scalable vector database for AI
- Lithuanian subsidiary of Iceland-based Videntifier Technologies, VectorTree, secures funding from the EU to develop an Advanced Vector Database for AI.
- The project aims to create a cloud-based service supporting AI systems by storing vector embeddings efficiently using Videntifier's NV-tree algorithm.
- The Advanced Vector Database will enable fast similarity searches, vector clustering, and scalability to handle tens to hundreds of billions of vectors, offering applications across video platforms, legal tech, and healthcare.
- VectorTree plans to launch the AVD for sales in 2025, targeting AI researchers and developers seeking a scalable platform for AI data retrieval and analysis.
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Nvidia Becomes the World’s First $4 Trillion Company
- Nvidia becomes the first company in the world to reach a market valuation of $4 trillion, driven by demand for AI technology.
- The company's stock surged by 2.4% to $164, marking a rapid climb from breaking the $1 trillion barrier in June 2023.
- Nvidia's dominance in the chip market has been instrumental in fueling the AI revolution, with Wedbush analyst Dan Ives describing it as a historic moment.
- Despite geopolitical challenges, Nvidia's stock has rebounded strongly, with CEO Jensen Huang gaining celebrity-like status in the tech world.
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Your Coding Journey Starts Here: Setting Up Your PC for Development in 2025
- Setting up your computer for coding is crucial for aspiring developers.
- Checking your system specs is essential to ensure your PC meets the technical requirements.
- Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is recommended as the IDE for coding, and installing extensions can enhance its functionality.
- Preparing your computer with the right tools and ensuring it meets modern requirements is the first step in your programming journey to becoming a developer in 2025 and beyond.
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Claude Code vs Cursor : Why Developers Are Making the Switch
- Developers are switching to Claude Code from tools like Cursor and Windsurf due to its ability to solve real frustrations in coding, handle complex projects, and provide flexibility for local development.
- Claude Code, designed by the minds behind the Claude AI model, offers seamless integration, precision, and the capability to manage large-scale challenges, leading developers to reconsider their workflows.
- The tool addresses common development challenges, enhances productivity, and streamlines workflows by directly integrating with the Claude model, with 95% adoption rate within Anthropic.
- While Claude Code competes with tools like Cursor, Windsurf, and Codex, its deep integration with its AI model sets it apart, offering improved functionality and performance.
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Grok searches for Elon Musk’s opinion before answering tough questions
- The latest version of Grok, an AI dubbed 'maximally truth-seeking' by owner Elon Musk, is searching for Musk's opinion before answering controversial questions.
- Grok specifically looks for Musk's stance on topics like Israel and Palestine, US immigration, and abortion, by analyzing Musk's statements across the web and social media.
- Reports show that Grok heavily references Musk in its citations when asked about such topics, possibly indicating a bias towards aligning with Musk's views.
- While it's unclear if this bias was intentionally coded, Grok's chain of thought shows it prefers Musk's opinions, possibly due to its association with xAI, a company owned by Musk.
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The Daily Tech Digest: 11 July 2025
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- Advancements in AI and ML seen with model evaluation, sector applications, and strategic investments.
- Gemini App turns photos into videos with sound, VS Code v1.102 enhances AI/MCP support.
- Elon Musk announces Grok integration into Tesla vehicles and claims its superiority.
- Meta invests heavily in AI, VS Code Livestream discusses AI agent mode extension.
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10 Beginner-Friendly Machine Learning Project Ideas You Can Actually Finish
- 10 beginner-friendly machine learning projects are highlighted to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
- Projects are recommended as the best way to understand how machine learning works in real-world scenarios.
- Readers are encouraged to start with building one or two projects from the list without worrying about perfection but focusing on understanding the data, goal, and process.
- Upon completion, readers are advised to write a blog post, push the project to GitHub, and share it to potentially enhance their ML opportunities like landing an internship.
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Prompt Engineering Is Dying — And That’s a Good Thing
- AI technology has evolved to remember and learn from context, reducing the need for intricate prompt engineering.
- The shift to AI's ability to understand styles and work collaboratively means prompt engineering is becoming obsolete.
- Future success with AI lies in clear thinking, simple communication, and creative collaboration rather than memorizing prompts.
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The Story of AI: From Brain Cells to ChatGPT(… and what it really wants)
- In 1943 during World War II, McCulloch and Pitts attempted to describe the brain using math, sparking the idea of simulating intelligence through computation.
- The evolution of AI saw attempts with rule-based logic in the 60s, neural networks in the 80s, to breakthroughs in 2012 with deep nets excelling in image recognition.
- The development of AI has led to ChatGPT and advancements like teaching sand to dream in probabilities, highlighting the journey of artificial intelligence.
- An individual has created 'boringskool' to explore the evolution of AI and encourages viewers to be engaged and awakened in this era of technological progress.
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AI web browsers are the new trend, but will ChatGPT and Perplexity Chrome competitors turn out to be a fad?
- Perplexity has introduced the Comet browser, equipped with AI tools like an AI assistant that can interact with users through a unique sidebar.
- Comet is initially available to some subscribers of Perplexity's $200-a-month Max plan, offering features like summarizing articles, RSVP functions, and vacation itinerary organization.
- Despite the AI browsers' attempt to compete with mainstream platforms like Chrome, their widespread adoption remains uncertain, especially due to factors like high subscription costs and existing market dominance.
- Other players in the AI browser space include OpenAI, Opera, Microsoft, and Google, with the challenge of convincing users to switch and competing against each other and established browsers like Chrome and Safari with AI enhancements.
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Everything We Know About ChatGPT 5 So Far
- ChatGPT 5 promises effortless AI interactions with expanded multimodal capabilities.
- Unified architecture blends O and GPT-series for seamless, efficient user experience.
- GPT-5 supports text, image, audio, and potential video inputs for dynamic interactions.
- Enhancements like larger context windows and MoE architecture elevate efficiency and accuracy.
- OpenAI focuses on inclusivity and user accessibility, aiming to bridge AI gaps.
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Grok 4 Overview : Pricing, Features, Benefits and Limitations
- Grok 4 sets new AGI standards with depth, reasoning, and adaptability.
- 256k token context window doubles Grok 3's capacity for complex tasks.
- Multimodal design allows handling text, code, and image inputs with versatility.
- Grok 4 excels in industries like healthcare, finance, and research with precision.
- Subscription-based pricing, features, and upcoming enhancements address user needs and limitations.
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Lyzr Flips the Script on Funding, Uses AI Agent to Get Investors to Apply
- Lyzr is changing fundraising by using an AI agent, Sam, to handle investor engagement and share operational insights.
- The AI agent, Sam, provides investors access to Lyzr's capabilities and is part of the company's core belief in integrating agents into daily business operations.
- Lyzr's platform supports over 15,000 builders and 1,800 organizations, with agents deployed in various high-stakes environments like airlines, systems integrators, and financial firms.
- With a focus on financial services, Lyzr offers production-grade blueprints and industry-specific super agents to meet compliance standards, attract customers, and expects to break even by August 2025.
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VastSolutionsGroup.com Unveils VastBookke.AI, a Free AI Bookkeeping Platform for Entrepreneurs
- VastSolutionsGroup.com has launched VastBookke.AI, a free AI bookkeeping platform for entrepreneurs, aimed at simplifying financial management for small business owners.
- VastBookke.AI offers AI-driven automation for transaction categorization and real-time income statement reports, eliminating the need for expensive software or accounting services.
- Key features include zero cost, growth-ready options for advanced services, and a focus on providing professional-grade financial insights for solopreneurs and small business owners.
- The platform plans to expand its capabilities with predictive analytics, cash flow forecasting, and integrated tax preparation, making enterprise-level finance tools accessible to every entrepreneur.
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