The startup uses AI to generate highly optimized GPU kernels, improving AI workload performance without changing models or hardware. Standard Kernel, a startup building AI systems that automatically generate ultra-optimized GPU software, today announced a $20 million seed round led by Jump Capital, with participation from General Catalyst, Felicis, Cowboy Ventures, Link Ventures, Essence VC, and

SMB leaders show strong interest in AI, but gaps in skills and data are slowing impact ECI Software Solutions, a leader in AI-powered, cloud-based business management software and services, today released its AI Readiness Report: Data, Trends, and Real-World Challenges. The new research shows SMB leaders are bullish on AI, but many are not yet prepared

HABS, a global pioneer in Neuro-AI, today announced a collaboration with Microsoft, to accelerate the development and responsible deployment of human-centered artificial intelligence. This collaboration brings together HABS’s scientific leadership in cognitive signal interpretation with Microsoft’s cloud, data, and AI platform to create a new category of AI experiences: systems that understand and adapt to

Built on Validation confirms Gravity’s production use of Databricks SQL, Managed MLflow, and Delta Lake, enabling healthcare organizations to accelerate AI innovation and integrate agentic workflows into practice. Innovaccer Inc., a leading healthcare AI company, today announced it has achieved Built on Validated Partner status with Databricks, the Data and AI Company. The validation recognizes Gravity’s

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Whether used for general communication, creative roleplay, or mature scenarios, LYTime AI Chatbot enables users to determine the direction of each exchange. The system prioritizes simplicity alongside conversational freedom. This combination makes it possible to explore various themes without sacrificing clarity or accessibility. ⚡️ TRENDING CHATBOTS ⚡️ Candy AI Try Candy AI Unfiltered Chat with

Businesses of all sizes depend on “office” suites for their day-to-day tasks and for collaboration. AI, for its part, promises significant productivity gains for knowledge workers and for anyone who works with documents. According to studies, we spend over half our time using “office” software. And the global market for productivity applications is worth $22.5

Oracle has formally refused to restructure control of the Community Edition of MySQL, following a request that it do so from a consortium of database companies providing forks of the database, and from MySQL users. The decision comes after the consortium’s major players, Percona and VillageSQL, met Oracle earlier this month to discuss the changes

Microsoft has published Preview 2 of its planned .NET 11 software development platform, emphasizing progress ranging from native runtime async to smaller SDK installers for Linux and macOS. Released March 10, .NET 11 Preview 2 can be downloaded from net.microsoft.com. Preview 2 follows the February 10 release of Preview 1, with the production release expected

Databricks has acquired Quotient AI, a provider of AI agent evaluation and training software, to help enterprises scale AI agents in production more reliably. “Quotient AI was built to close the gap in agent evaluation and continual learning,” the company said in a statement, adding that the startup’s technology, infused inside its Genie and Agent