Jeff Bezos and SoftBank Lead $300M Funding Round for AI Startup Skild

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Skild AI has secured $300 million in series A funding to develop versatile, general-purpose robots. The startup, backed by notable investors and institutions, plans to scale their foundation model and expand their team for future commercial deployments.

TODAY’S ROADMAP

• Current Happenings in AI World

• Skild AI Secures $300 Million in Funding to Revolutionize Robotics

• Get Started with Notta AI: Sign Up and Transcribe Meetings

• 5 AI Tools to Boost Your Productivity

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NEWS

Current Happenings in AI World

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• Anti-Watermark Legislation: A bipartisan group of senators aims to prevent AI companies from removing watermarks from digital art through new legislation.

• Hidden Nvidia Chips: Couriers are reportedly smuggling Nvidia’s AI chips into China to evade US sanctions.

AI UPDATE

Skild AI Secures $300 Million in Funding to Revolutionize Robotics

"Skild AI, a cutting-edge robotics startup, has secured an impressive $300 million in series A funding. Their mission? To create robust foundation models that empower versatile, general-purpose robots. Founded in 2023, Skild operates across both Pittsburgh and the San Francisco Bay Area, strategically positioning themselves at the forefront of AI-driven robotics.

Leading the funding charge are heavyweights like SoftBank, Coatue, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Jeff Bezos’ Expeditions fund. Notably, Amazon and Carnegie Mellon University have also thrown their weight behind Skild, joined by Menlo Ventures, Sequoia, and General Catalyst.

So, what’s next for Skild? They plan to scale their foundation model and related datasets, gearing up for future commercial deployments. Additionally, they’re on the lookout for fresh talent in engineering, operations, and security. According to Deepak Pathak, Skild AI’s co-founder and CEO, their large-scale model promises unprecedented generalization and emergent capabilities across various robotic tasks. In fact, it could revolutionize the entire physical economy. Exciting times ahead!".

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