Neuralink raised $43M, Anthropic introduced Claude 2.0

Standard AI

Standard AI has announced its new system, Vision AI, which utilizes visual artificial intelligence to monitor real-time inventory. This innovation enables retailers to manage their stocks more efficiently, mitigate theft risks, and analyze consumer demand across various product categories. The CEO of Standard AI emphasized that each new product aims to solve clients' pressing issues while steering them toward an autonomous future.

Consensys

Infura, a leading provider of Web3 APIs and a part of Consensys, has partnered with 18 major companies, including Microsoft and Tencent Cloud. Announced at Devconnect in Istanbul, creating a Decentralized Infrastructure Network (DIN) marks a significant step. DIN, a decentralized RPC-as-a-service, will offer developers a reliable, scalable, and secure blockchain infrastructure. The initial features of DIN include fail-safe protection for Polygon and Ethereum networks, with Infura users expected to connect to DIN in the coming weeks.

Klarna

Klarna has partnered with Cathay Pacific Airways to expand its presence in the travel sector. Travelers from six European countries — the UK, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany — can now use Klarna to pay for their flights, splitting the cost into three interest-free payments. This partnership is part of Klarna's global strategy following a recent international collaboration with Airbnb, allowing users in seven countries to utilize the service worldwide. By early 2024, Klarna aims to extend its services to Airbnb users in several more countries across three continents.

SpaceX

SpaceX has announced several key developments:

• The acquisition of Pioneer Aerospace, a renowned manufacturer of components for Dragon spacecraft parachutes, strengthens SpaceX's supply chain and enhances the quality of its parachutes.
• The Falcon Heavy is scheduled for its first launch as part of a military project involving the X-37B spaceplane, marking Falcon Heavy's eighth launch and the X-37B's seventh orbital test mission.

Neuralink

As reported in an SEC filing, Neuralink has secured an additional $43 million in funding. The report indicates that the company increased its previous funding round, led by Peter Thiel's fund, from $280 million to $323 million in early August, with participation from 32 investors.

Animoca Brands

Animoca Brands has invested in and become the largest validator of the Open Network (TON) blockchain. The company continues to support the development of third-party gaming projects and GameFi within the TON ecosystem, contributing to its scaling. This collaboration further solidifies Animoca Brands' commitment to the TON ecosystem.

Anthropic

Anthropic has announced an update to its chatbot, Claude. The new version, Claude 2.1, enhances its core functionalities, improving safety, expanding the contextual window, and introducing the capability to integrate third-party tools. This upgrade transforms Claude into a more powerful assistant for various tasks, including commenting, Q&A, research support, poetry creation, analysis, summarizing lengthy documents, and coding assistance. Anthropic highlights that users can perceive Claude as a friendly personal assistant powered by natural language learning.

Chainalysis

Chainalysis has announced a partnership with the Canadian division of KPMG. This collaboration will enable KPMG to provide its clients with enhanced blockchain monitoring, support, and risk management, helping them comply with the evolving regulations in the cryptocurrency sector and bolstering their anti-fraud programs.

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