Attention TikTok fans in the United States, brace yourself for some bad news: a bill has passed the Senate that could potentially force a sale of TikTok or ban it altogether. The president is expected to sign it, leading to uncertainty for TikTok’s future in the States due to China’s refusal to allow a sale.
But fear not, as there’s plenty of positive news to lift your spirits. Two exciting AI startups in Europe have been making waves, alongside the latest developments from Perplexity AI, which recently secured funding and is on a roll with raising more capital. It’s definitely a great time to be in the AI startup scene.
And that’s not all – the Framework laptops team has secured more funding, Pony.AI is eyeing a U.S. IPO, and Volition Capital is on an expansion spree. Hit play and let’s dive into more exciting updates!
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