First person with Neuralink chip, Anduril in CCA programme and more

Neuralink

Elon Musk reported the successful implantation of a chip in the first human. The patient with the implanted chip is “recovering well,” the entrepreneur noted. He said the first results showed “promising detection of neural spikes.” The implant allows the person to control digital devices with their mind. According to Reuters, Neuralink's valuation reached $5 billion in early June 2023. This valuation is based on Neuralink's private deals in recent months before the company announced that U.S. regulators approved testing of its technology on humans.

Anduril

Anduril was selected as one of five suppliers to develop Combined Combat Aircraft (CCA), a flagship program of the Air Force. Details of the contracts are not disclosed. Last year, Anduril acquired Blue Force Technologies, which developed the advanced unmanned aircraft Fury. Anduril also produces Lattice, which the company describes as an “AI-supported software platform that allows teams to collaborate to accomplish complex tasks dynamically.” This could also be significant for the CCA program.

Chainalysis

Omesh Agam has joined the company as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). He will lead the company's global security team, including developing security systems, operations, and compliance. Omesh has 20 years of experience in cybersecurity. Before joining Chainalysis, he served as CISO responsible for trust and security at technology companies Celonis and Appian.

Klarna

The company is transitioning to a subscription model through an app and is launching Klarna Plus. According to Marketing Director David Sandstrom, Klarna's research shows users are eager to enhance their shopping quality through a subscription model. The global e-commerce subscription market is thriving and is expected to reach a value of $2419.69 billion by 2028, driven by changing consumer preferences in shopping, including the ongoing expansion of e-commerce. Klarna Plus debuts at a time when Klarna is growing in the U.S. market, transitioning from BNPL to a 360-degree ecosystem. Over the past year, Klarna's customer base in the U.S. has increased by 32%, reaching 37 million consumers. This growth is attributed to Klarna's continuous market innovations.

Rubrik

The company announced that Rubrik Security Cloud — Government has passed StateRAMP certification. With StateRAMP, Rubrik can expand its capabilities for state and educational institutions. To date, Rubrik Security Cloud — Government has achieved:

• “In Process” status for FedRAMP® and security certificates for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) following the Security Policy and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Confirmation of 3PAO compliance with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) requirements for secure software development, as outlined in the White House Executive Order 14028 on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity.

Sift

The company appointed former Cisco Executive Director Raviv Levi as the Director of Product. In his new role, Levi will oversee Sift's product strategy and focus on developing Sift's core platform to protect enterprises and improve user engagement. The company recently announced that it had received 40 patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office; it was also the only company named a leader in all three categories of fraud detection, e-commerce, and risk-based authentication in the Winter Grid reports by G2.

Animoca Brands

The company announced a strategic partnership with Hong Kong's licensed virtual asset exchange, HashKey Exchange. HashKey Exchange and Animoca Brands aim to create new developments in virtual assets, including public education events about Web3. The partnership highlights HashKey Exchange's plans to expand its digital assets. It aligns with Animoca Brands' vision for the mass adoption of blockchain games and other products, contributing to a more inclusive digital economy.

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