AI-powered enterprise search tools are revolutionizing business intelligence, but they come with a significant risk: oversharing sensitive information. Enter Knostic, a cybersecurity startup that has raised an impressive $11 million to tackle the growing issue of AI-driven data leaks. The latest funding round brings the company’s total investment to $14 million and positions it as…
AI is evolving at such dramatic pace that any step forward is a step into the unknown. The opportunity is great, but the risks are arguably greater. While AI promises to revolutionize industries – from automating routine tasks to providing deep insights through data analysis – it also gives way to ethical dilemmas, bias, data…
Jamie Twiss is an experienced banker and a data scientist who works at the intersection of data science, artificial intelligence, and consumer lending. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Carrington Labs, a leading provider of explainable AI-powered credit risk scoring and lending solutions. Previously, he was the Chief Data Officer at a major…
Founded in 2021, XPANCEO has emerged as a pioneer in reimagining how we interact with technology. Unlike companies developing the next generation of smartphones or laptops, XPANCEO is taking a fundamentally different approach: computing that sits directly on your eye. At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, the deep tech company unveiled multiple prototypes that demonstrate…
Google’s dominance in search is no longer a given. The company that once shaped how the internet was indexed and accessed is now facing competition from AI-driven tools, social platforms, and alternative search engines. For marketers and PR professionals, this shift is more than just a passing trend, it’s a fundamental change in how audiences…
Western tech giants have long been considered to be the dominant force in the AI market. In 2025, the top players are expected to put more than $300 billion into AI development. Just Amazon alone plans to fork over $100B. But the emergence of the Chinese DeepSeek became a major tipping point. It signalled that…
Alex Hawkinson is the Founder and CEO of BrightAI, where he leads the mission to awaken critical infrastructure, transitioning operations from reactive to proactive. With over 25 years of experience in IoT, AI, SaaS, and cloud-based technologies, Alex leverages his expertise to transform industries with intelligent, forward-thinking solutions that redefine resilience and efficiency. Before BrightAI,…
AI dubbing startup Dubformer has secured a $3.6 million seed funding round to redefine how emotional depth is captured in media localization. The investment, led by Almaz Capital with participation from s16vc and FinSight, as well as angel investors including Arul Menezes, founder of Microsoft Translator, and Funa Maduka, former head of International Original Film at…
MIT Professor Markus J. Buehler has been named the recipient of the 2025 Washington Award, one of the nation’s oldest and most esteemed engineering honors. The Washington Award is conferred to “an engineer(s) whose professional attainments have preeminently advanced the welfare of humankind,” recognizing those who have made a profound impact on society through engineering innovation. Past recipients…
Needle, an AI-powered search and agent development platform, has successfully raised $2.2 million in seed funding to accelerate its mission of unlocking the full potential of AI for businesses. The round was led by 468 Capital and Presight Capital, both well-known for their investments in enterprise software and deep tech. The funding will be used…