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View sectionAethexAI Launches Voice AI for African and Middle Eastern Markets
AethexAI launched a voice AI platform handling over 17,000 daily calls across Africa and the Middle East. The startup built small language models to support local dialects and reduce latency.
SwitchBot Parent Buys Nanoleaf for $40 Million
OneRobotics acquired smart lighting firm Nanoleaf for $40 million. The deal aims to integrate Nanoleaf’s lighting tech with SwitchBot’s home automation ecosystem.
Trump Administration Proposes Restricting Research Grants
The Trump administration proposed a rule giving political appointees more control over federal research grants and banning funding for DEI or gender-related studies. Critics warn it would undermine scientific integrity and end U.S. leadership in global research collaboration.
Operation KRATOS 2 Dismantles Illegal Streaming Networks
European and international agencies dismantled nine organized crime groups in Operation KRATOS 2. The crackdown targeted criminal infrastructure behind illegal streaming and led to 29 arrests.