New Funding Rounds

• AegisAI — $36M to stop AI-driven spear phishing (founded by former Google security execs)
• Etched — Hits $10.3B valuation from big-name investors (AI chip startup founded by Harvard dropouts)
• Prosper Medical — $16M to scale AI-driven concierge care platform (making concierge medicine more accessible)

New Product Launches

• OpenAI — ChatGPT Voice on desktop (integrates with ChatGPT Work and Codex)
• Runway — AI model router for generative media (selects best model based on quality, speed, or cost)
• Alexa Plus — AI update for complex instructions (connects to smart home devices in new ways)

Personal Health Tech

• Oura — Ring 5 launch (world's smallest wellness tracker, tracks housework)
• Garmin — Cirqa Smart Band launch (screen-free, similar to Whoop)
• WHOOP — Appoints Ami Bhatt as CMO (prepares for medical push)
• Ultrahuman — 'Emerald' app update (massive overhaul, on-device analysis)

Policy & Regulation

Lawmakers are preparing to introduce an 'AI Kill Switch Act' that would allow the Department of Homeland Security to shut down AI systems deemed dangerous. This proposal reflects growing concerns about AI safety and the need for regulatory oversight in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Industry Moves

Patreon is laying off 20% of its workforce, citing the transformative impact of AI on the tech industry. This move highlights the ongoing shifts in employment dynamics as AI continues to reshape business operations.