Anthropic is attracting additional investments, a new SpaceX launch, and more

Kraken

Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a strategic partnership with DLT Finance to expand its services in Germany. This cooperation allows customers in Germany to gain access to innovative crypto products starting July 10, 2024. DLT Finance will provide premium brokerage and cryptocurrency storage services, ensuring regulatory compliance and security. The partnership aims to improve Kraken's product offerings in Germany and promote the spread of digital assets across Europe.

Anduril

Anduril has introduced a new EW system called Pulsar, equipped with artificial intelligence. The system can jam small and medium-sized drones and provide accurate geolocation for allied forces. Pulsar uses components to train machines using radio frequencies, quickly identifies targets, and transmits data to other systems to speed up the response. It also has an open architecture for easy integration into existing control and electronic warfare systems.

SpaceX

SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites using a Falcon 9 rocket from the Cape Canaveral Space Center in Florida on May 12 at 20:53 Eastern time. Eight minutes after launch, the rocket's first stage returned and landed on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean. This was this stage's 15th launch and landing, of which nine were Starlink missions. The satellites were launched into low Earth orbit about 65 minutes after launch. This launch was SpaceX's 49th orbital launch in 2024.

Anthropic

Anthropic is expanding its activities to Europe and attracting additional investments. The company has adapted its AI assistant Claude for several European languages and launched its regional API to facilitate local development and integration. Anthropic has already attracted about $8 billion in investments and is now working following European regulations, including the new AI law, to ensure safety and compliance in its developments. The company is also launching an iOS mobile app for its Claude 3 family of AI models and introducing a new Claude Team paid plan for group access. The application allows you to use models as chatbots and upload photos for analysis. Previously, access to the models was only possible through the website Claude.ai and third-party libraries. The introduction of the mobile app follows popular competitor apps such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini.

Klarna

Klarna announced a global partnership with Uber. The Swedish fintech will manage payments for the Uber and Uber Eats apps. According to the company, Klarna will be added as a payment method in the USA, Germany, and Sweden. In these countries, the “Pay Now” feature will be introduced in both applications, allowing users to pay for orders instantly with one click. Users can track all their Uber purchases through the Klarna app.

StoreDot

StoreDot, a leader in swift battery charging technologies for electric vehicles, and Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar have demonstrated groundbreaking technology that allows you to charge an electric car in just 10 minutes. During the demonstration, they successfully charged a 77 kWh battery using silicon-based cells installed in the Polestar 5 prototype from 10% to 80% in less than 10 minutes. This discovery is a significant step towards the commercialization of StoreDot technologies and promises to revolutionize the industry.

Scale AI

Scale AI, a company specializing in data infrastructure for artificial intelligence, has chosen London to host its first European headquarters. This decision is part of the company's broader mission to accelerate the development of AI worldwide. The new UK office will serve as the hub of European operations, contributing to innovation and technological progress in the region. The company plans to hire more than fifty specialists at the new location, which will improve the attraction of local talent and the deployment of advanced engineering skills.

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