Author: Editorial Desk
Why is cancer care still slowed down by paperwork? Even in top-tier hospitals, cancer care is clogged with manual, repetitive admin tasks—like prior authorizations and billing codes. These slowdowns aren’t just frustrating—they delay patient treatment and strain staff. How is RISA Labs changing that? Founded by Kshitij Jaggi and Kumar Shivang (IIT Kanpur alumni), RISA Labs is tackling the operational mess at the heart of cancer care. Their product, BOSS (Business Operating System as a Service), uses AI—including large language models (LLMs), reinforcement learning, and digital twin simulations—to automate backend workflows in oncology. One standout stat? What used to take…
Why does modern web development still feel so clunky? Despite a sea of frameworks, building full-stack apps today can feel like juggling React, Node.js, Prisma, and dozens of dependencies—with duct tape holding it all together. That’s exactly the pain point Wasp aims to solve. So, what is Wasp—and why is it gaining so much traction? Created by twin brothers Matija and Martin Šošić, Wasp is an open-source web framework that wraps together the tools developers already know and love—like React for frontend, Node.js for backend, and Prisma for database access—into a single unified system. But instead of inventing yet another…
How do drones navigate when GPS fails? In modern warfare and defense operations, GPS signals are often jammed or unavailable, rendering many drones ineffective. Enter Theseus, a San Francisco-based startup that has developed the Micro Visual Positioning System (Micro VPS)—a lightweight, cost-effective solution enabling drones to operate autonomously in GPS-denied environments. What is Micro VPS and how does it work? Micro VPS is a compact system weighing less than 300 grams, designed to be retrofitted onto any drone. It utilizes onboard cameras, accelerometers, gyroscopes, and reference satellite imagery to determine the drone’s position without relying on GPS signals. This self-contained…
Emerging from Y Combinator’s Summer 2024 batch, Spur—a startup founded by Yale graduates Sneha Sivakumar and Anushka Nijhawan—has raised $4.5 million in seed funding to revolutionize software testing through AI-driven quality assurance (QA). Innovating QA with AI Agents Spur introduces AI agents capable of simulating real user interactions across web applications. By utilizing natural language prompts, these agents can perform tasks such as submitting job applications or navigating shopping carts, effectively identifying bugs and assisting in debugging processes. This approach allows product teams to automate testing workflows, reducing reliance on manual QA and expediting release cycles. Founders with…
Recent reports suggest that OpenAI is in advanced talks to acquire Windsurf, an AI coding assistant startup valued at $1.25B. If the deal goes through, this move would signal a significant shift for OpenAI. Could it be their clearest play to dominate the field of AI-assisted software development? Why is Windsurf the target? Windsurf, led by CEO Varun Mohan, has seen rapid growth and adoption among developers. But what makes Windsurf stand out in such a competitive market? The company has developed a set of tools that help developers code smarter, faster, and more efficiently. With developer workflows becoming increasingly…
That’s the promise of Phantom Neuro, the Austin-based startup redefining bionics with its Phantom X neural interface. What makes Phantom X so groundbreaking? Phantom X translates subtle muscle biosignals into motion commands using adaptive AI, all through a minimally invasive procedure. Early trials have demonstrated up to 93.8% accuracy in decoding 11 distinct wrist and hand movements after just 10 minutes of calibration. In other words, users can perform nuanced gestures—like gripping, rotating, or pinching—almost instantly, with no direct brain surgery required. How did Phantom Neuro get here? Founded by Connor Glass during his neuroengineering fellowship at Johns Hopkins, Phantom…
In a significant advancement for enterprise artificial intelligence, KOGO AI has partnered with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to introduce a robust, privacy-centric AI stack tailored for regulatory-compliant deployments. This collaboration leverages Qualcomm’s cutting-edge Cloud AI 100 Ultra hardware and KOGO’s innovative platform to provide a high-performance, secure solution for generative AI applications. A New Era of Private AI The joint solution is designed to address the growing demand for private AI systems that prioritize data security and compliance. By integrating Qualcomm’s Cloud AI 100 Ultra—capable of supporting models with up to 100 billion parameters on a single 150-watt card—with KOGO’s platform,…
In a significant stride toward enhancing the safety of generative AI systems, Virtue AI has secured $30 million in combined seed and Series A funding. The investment, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Walden Catalyst Ventures, aims to scale Virtue AI’s comprehensive platform designed to mitigate risks associated with AI deployments in critical sectors such as healthcare and finance. Addressing the Imperative for AI Safety As generative AI continues to permeate various industries, concerns about its potential risks have escalated. Virtue AI addresses these concerns by offering a unified platform that stress-tests AI models, moderates real-time outputs, and deploys safety-first…
As AI-ready data centers are projected to comprise 70% of total capacity by 2030, the demand for efficient, scalable, and hardware-agnostic AI deployment solutions has never been greater. Enter TheStage AI, a startup founded by former Huawei engineers and PhDs in mathematics and neuroscience, aiming to transform the landscape of deep learning deployment. Introducing the QLIP Framework At the core of TheStage AI’s innovation is the QLIP Framework—a comprehensive toolkit designed to compress, fine-tune, and deploy AI models across diverse hardware platforms with ease. QLIP comprises four key components: Qlip.Train: Offers customizable fine-tuning strategies adaptable to various models and datasets.…
“AI is not just a tool; it’s a transformative force that redefines possibilities.” This powerful statement by Rish Gupta, CEO of Spot AI, encapsulates the company’s mission to revolutionize how businesses leverage video data. In a recent episode of Simulated Reality, Gupta delves into how Spot AI is reshaping industries through intelligent video analytics, transforming passive surveillance systems into proactive decision-making tools. Unlocking the Potential of Video Data Gupta emphasizes that video is the richest yet most underutilized data source in the enterprise world. “Video footage is everywhere but most of it sits unused,” he notes. Spot AI addresses this…