Vapi, founded in 2023 by CEO Jordan Dearsley and CTO Nikhil Gupta, has announced a $20 million Series A funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, alongside investments from Abstract Ventures, AI Grant, Y Combinator, Saga Ventures, and Michael Ovitz. As generative voice models rapidly approach…
Edge 456: Inside the Toughest Math Benchmark Ever Built
FrontierMath pushes the boundaries of mathematical reasoning in foundation models….
RapidCanvas Secures $16M Series A to Bring AI Agents and Human Expertise Together for Scalable Business Transformation
As enterprises worldwide race to implement AI, the shortage of skilled technical talent poses a growing threat to innovation and scalability. Today, RapidCanvas announced a $16 million Series A funding round led by Peak XV, with participation from Titanium Ventures and existing investors Accel and Valley…
OpenAI’s RFT Makes AI Smarter at Specialized Tasks
Remember when we thought having AI complete a sentence was groundbreaking? Those days feel distant now as AI evolved from simple pattern matching to increasingly sophisticated reasoning. The challenge with AI has always been the gap between general knowledge and specialized expertise. Sure, large language models…
The ongoing AI revolution is reshaping the world, one algorithm at a time – AI News
In just a few years, the realm of AI has transcended its initial computational boundaries, emerging as one of the transformative forces of the 21st century, permeating virtually every major economic sector. The global AI market was valued at $638.23 billion during Q4 2024, and is…
Nitin Singhal, VP of Engineering (Data, AI, and Integrations) at SnapLogic
Nitin Singhal is a seasoned technology and product leader with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He currently serves as the Vice President of Engineering at SnapLogic, focusing on responsible integration of applications and systems, leveraging Agentic architecture to unlock data potential for a…
When to Avoid AI in Healthcare
Anytime a new technological advancement makes its way into an industry, there can be a temptation to anoint that shiny new toy as an anecdote to all of an industry’s ills. AI in healthcare is a great example. As the technology has continued to advance, it…
How to Overcome Innovation FOMO & Use AI/GenAI to Solve Specific Business Problems
We are getting into the busy season for corporate leadership when managers from all functions are meeting to evaluate performances and plan for what is next. After a year of rising costs, persistent supply chain issues, and ongoing efforts to meet sustainability targets, there are plenty…
Derek Streat, CEO and Founder of DexCare – Interview Series
Derek Streat, CEO and Founder of DexCare, is an experienced entrepreneur with a track record of founding and leading six venture-backed companies, four of which have achieved successful acquisitions. His ventures have included scaling businesses to over $100 million in revenue and establishing non-profits that benefit…
Optimizing Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) for Real-Time 3D Rendering in E-Commerce Platforms
The e-commerce industry has seen remarkable progress over the last decade, with 3D rendering technologies revolutionizing how customers interact with products online. Static 2D images are no longer enough to capture the attention of today’s consumers. Shoppers now expect immersive and interactive experiences that let them…