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Cognition Acquires Poke to Make AI Coding Agent More Personable

Cognition acquires Poke in a low nine-figure deal, betting that AI personality is as crucial as model intelligence.

Runway Launches Media Router, an AI Infrastructure Play for Generative Content

Runway unveils Media Router, the first AI model routing tool for generative media, shifting from video developer to infrastructure provider.

Databricks Hits style="background-color: #ffffff;"88 Billion Valuation, Cementing Role as AI Alternative

Databricks reached a style="background-color: #ffffff;"88 billion valuation in its latest funding round, underscoring its position as an alternative AI platform focused on cost-efficient open-weight models.

Ramp Raises $750 Million, Valuation Hits $44 Billion

Ramp raised $750 million in new funding, pushing its valuation to $44 billion, nearly tripling in a year.