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AcquisitionFigma expanded its design platform by acquiring Weavy, an AI startup from Tel Aviv that blends multiple AI models for image and video creation, promising designers more creative freedom with layered editing and iterative refinement.
SecurityAI-driven phishing attacks are targeting school districts by mimicking trusted communications, pushing educational institutions to adopt advanced threat detection and vendor screening to protect sensitive data.
InnovationCrewAI is combining bee swarm intelligence with AI algorithms to uncover cancer biomarkers more efficiently, marking a unique fusion of nature and tech in the fight against cancer.
MarketingStartup founder Roy Lee revealed how stirring up strong emotions, especially anger, has helped his AI assistant Cluely grab attention and secure $15 million in funding, highlighting a controversial yet effective viral marketing tactic.
DevelopmentSolana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko shared how agentic coding tools like Claude let him supervise complex software tasks with AI doing the heavy lifting, showcasing AI’s role as a powerful force multiplier in coding.
EfficiencyAI QA engineers are transforming software testing by automating repetitive tasks, cutting costs, and speeding up product launches while maintaining top-notch quality.
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