Technology
DeepSeek updates its powerful AI model and makes it available on Hugging Face
DeepSeek shares an upgraded version of its R1 AI model on Hugging Face, now available under MIT licence with 685 billion parameters.
Business
AI may be reducing job opportunities for new tech graduates
AI may shrink entry-level tech jobs as firms hire fewer graduates and prefer experienced staff to handle advanced AI-driven tasks.
Business
GridCARE launches to solve AI’s growing power challenge
GridCARE secures US$13.5M to speed up AI data centre power access by unlocking hidden grid capacity using AI-based tools.
Business
Stellar Lifestyle and JR East launch third Stellarate accelerator to shape the future of retail and ad-tech in train stations
Stellar Lifestyle and JR East launch Stellarate 3.0, offering over S$130,000 in grants to start-ups redefining retail and advertising in train stations.
Business
Airwallex raises US$300 million to push forward global banking expansion
Airwallex raises US$300 million at a US$6.2 billion valuation to scale global banking and fintech solutions.
Technology
What you need to know about Mistral AI, the French startup taking on OpenAI
Mistral AI gains attention with Le Chat, new AI models, and strong French support as it challenges OpenAI in the growing AI landscape.
Business
Qualcomm selects 15 APAC startups for AI mentorship and showcase in 2025
Qualcomm shortlists 15 startups from Japan, Singapore, and South Korea for its 2025 AI mentorship programme and Demo Day showcase.
Business
Ringkas secures US$5.1 million to expand AI-powered mortgage platform in Southeast Asia
Ringkas raises US$5.1M to scale its AI-powered mortgage infrastructure and improve home financing access across Southeast Asia.
Technology
Startups fight back against Cluely’s AI cheating tool with detection software
Startups fight back against AI cheating tool Cluely with new detection software, while Cluely hints at future smart glasses and AI hardware.
