OpenAI's CFO floated a federal backstop for AI infrastructure, then reversed within hours after White House rejection. The whiplash exposed the core problem: OpenAI needs $1.4 trillion while generating $20 billion. The math doesn't work.
Microsoft declares it's building "humanist superintelligence" to keep AI safe. Reality check: They're 2 years behind OpenAI, whose models they'll use until 2032. The safety pitch? Product differentiation for enterprise clients who fear runaway AI.
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Explore how Ditto is revolutionizing the tech industry with its focus on edge computing, backed by substantial funding. Stay updated here.
Ditto just raised $82 million to turn your smartphone into a mini data center. The San Francisco startup helps companies ditch expensive edge servers by transforming everyday devices into data-processing powerhouses.
The company's secret sauce? It lets apps talk directly to each other using built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, creating mesh networks that work even when the internet doesn't. Delta Airlines already uses Ditto to keep flight attendants connected at 30,000 feet – because apparently, cloud computing hits turbulence too.
CEO Adam Fish claims their software-first approach beats traditional hardware solutions hands down. "We replace hardware with software – a no-brainer choice," he says. The market seems to agree: Ditto's customer base doubled last year, and revenue shot up 250%.
The U.S. Air Force loves it too, handing Ditto a $950 million contract in 2022. Turns out, military operations don't always have the luxury of perfect Wi-Fi coverage. Who knew?
The Series B round values Ditto at $462 million, more than double its previous valuation. Top Tier Capital Partners and Acrew Capital led the investment, joining a crew of venture firms betting big on edge computing's future.
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