xAI Holdings, Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, is in negotiations to secure $20 billion in new funding, which could raise the valuation of its AI and social media combination to over $120 billion.

The Chinese startup Manus AI has raised $75 million in a funding round led by Benchmark, reaching an approximate valuation of $500 million.

Artificial intelligence startups in the United States continue to attract venture capital investments, with several companies already securing notable funding rounds in 2025.

A game in which music is forbidden and crimes are committed.

The Wasp platform aggregates code from various development tools, making it easier for users to create full-stack web applications.

The British startup Marshmallow has seen significant growth in recent years by applying innovations in data science to create car insurance policies tailored for immigrants and other segments.

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Runway, a startup known for its range of AI-based generative media tools, has raised $308 million in a recent funding round.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has enjoyed bipartisan support for a long time. However, after several attempts, President Donald Trump has dealt a severe blow to the institution.

OpenAI is now valued at 300 billion dollars.