DeepSeek Releases V4.1-Flash-1017, Boosting Agentic Performance at Low Cost
DeepSeek's latest model update achieves 77% on DeepSWE benchmarks with native vision, 1M context, and unchanged pricing, advancing AI agent capabilities.
Elorian Launches Glimpse Model for Advanced Visual Reasoning
Elorian's first multimodal model rechecks images during reasoning, outperforming GPT-6 Astra on several visual tasks at competitive pricing.
Modal Raises $750 Million at $15.75 Billion Valuation for AI Cloud Platform
The AI infrastructure startup, whose usage tripled in five months, provides isolated environments for running models and AI-generated code.
Ramp Secures $1.85 Billion Funding Round at $60 Billion Valuation
The fintech startup expands its AI ambitions following rapid growth, with the latest round coming just four months after a previous major raise.
Mizzou Astronomer Leads NASA Mission for Unprecedented Early Universe View
A team of 130 researchers will use the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope for 386 hours to capture one of the deepest views of the universe's first 100 million years.
Hubble Data Reveals Suspected Second-Generation Planet Around White Dwarf
Astronomers solved a cold case by detecting chemical signatures suggesting a Jupiter-sized planet formed from debris after its star's death.
CHIME Telescope Detects Hydrogen Glow from 5 Billion Years After Big Bang
ASU researchers and collaborators achieved the first standalone measurement of hydrogen clustering at nonlinear scales from when the universe was half its current age.
SpaceX Launches Mini Human Organs to ISS for Microgravity Research
The CRS-35 mission delivered organoids and other experiments to study biological responses in space aboard the International Space Station.
Artemis II Crew Demonstrates Value of Human Observers at the Moon
Early science results from the crewed lunar flyby highlight unique contributions humans make beyond robotic exploration.
Crypto Market One Year After Record $19 Billion Crash Shows New Resilience
Leverage has dropped sharply, perpetual futures now extend to real-world assets with $17B open interest, and prediction markets gain traction post-crash.
Kraken Owner Acquires European Bank to Expand Financial Services
Payward is buying Lithuania’s Saldo Bank as the crypto exchange seeks to evolve into a broader fintech company offering traditional banking services.
Bitcoin Miners Pivot to Become Major Players in AI Infrastructure
Crypto mining operations leverage their high-power equipment and cheap energy to support the surging demand for AI computing resources.