San Francisco-based Rasa, a startup working to streamline enterprise customer service with generative AI, has raised $30 million in a series C round of funding, co-led by StepStone Group and PayPal Ventures. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Accel and Basis Set Ventures also participated in the funding round.
Rasa has seen steady growth with its technology over the last few years and roped in some known…
True Source unveils AI LLM service based on The Wheel of Time
February 16, 2024
In a groundbreaking collaboration, iWot productions and AI software firm D1srupt1ve are creating True Source, a venture aimed at launching an AI-based large language model (LLM) based on Robert Jordan’s renowned The Wheel of Time series.
The AI service, branded as the One…
DENVER, Colo. — The Air Force’s desired adaptations to Boeing’s E-7A battlefield management aircraft are proving to be harder than expected and complicating price negotiations, top service officials said Tuesday.
“We’re having a hard time with [the E-7 program]…
More Navy ships get Overmatch networking following Carl Vinson tests
February 16, 2024
SAN DIEGO — Project Overmatch networking capabilities have been upgraded and rolled out to an additional number of U.S. Navy ships following testing last year with the Carl Vinson carrier strike group, according to Rear Adm. Doug Small.
Project Overmatch represents the service’s contribution to the Department of Defense’s larger connect-everything-everywhere campaign known as Combined Joint…
Navy selects principal cyber advisor to replace St. Pierre
February 16, 2024
SAN DIEGO — U.S. Navy officials said the service’s next principal cyber advisor would be in place in the coming weeks, while declining to divulge exactly who would soon be taking the digital reins.
The PCA is charged with instituting Department of Defense mandates as…
Electric surfboards and hydrofoil boards are some of the most fun you can have on the water, but their high prices have often limited their reach to those with boat money. Today, Fliteboard announced a new line of lower-cost models known as the Flite AIR to help make…
Forget company cars - electric bikes set to become the next job perk
February 16, 2024
Getting a company car used to be a major perk of a new job, but times are changing. As more young adults flock to electric bikes for their advantages over car travel in cities, companies are now making their own changes to reflect those shifting transportation habits.
Electric bikes have proven popular for commuters due to their ability to beat traffic in cities, often arriving much faster than…
ROAM secures $24M in Series A funding to expand electric motorcycle and bus production
February 16, 2024
Kenya-based electric mobility company ROAM has successfully completed a Series A funding round totaling $24 million in equity and debt to expand local production and further electrify mobility across Africa.
ROAM is a growing Kenyan company with origins in Sweden that…
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC's Bullish Momentum Signals Strong Market Confidence on Valentine's Day
February 16, 2024
Bitcoin’s price trajectory on Feb. 14, 2024, showcases a robust bullish trend, with the cryptocurrency reaching a 24-hour high of $51,814. Amidst a consolidating market, the digital asset has seen significant growth, marking a 3% increase today, and 21% over the past…
Crypto Fear and Greed Index Touches 'Extreme Greed' as Bitcoin Soars, Echoing 2021's Highs
February 16, 2024
Bitcoin’s ascent beyond the $51,000 mark has propelled the Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) into the “greed” territory, registering a notable 74 out of 100. Just a day earlier, the CFGI soared to an impressive peak of 79, denoting “extreme greed” and marking its highest point since 2021.
Crypto Fear and Greed Index Score Rises to the Highest Point Since November 2021
Over the last…
