PixVerse, a video-generation startup, has raised $439m in funding, pushing its valuation past $2bn. The company plans to use the capital to expand its world model offering and reach customers across geographies. Source
Nous Research, maker of the Hermes agent, is raising at least $75m in new funding at a $1.5bn valuation, according to sources close to the deal. Robot Ventures is leading the round, with significant participation from USV and other prominent investors. Source
Apple has filed a trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI alleging that the AI startup conspired with former Apple employees to steal confidential documents and hardware prototypes. According to the complaint, OpenAI's hardware head allegedly asked job candidates interviewing at the company to bring unreleased Apple product samples and components to their interviews. Source
OpenAI has partnered with Kalshi, a prediction market platform, to display World Cup odds in ChatGPT search results. The partnership marks the first time OpenAI has integrated real-time odds data from a prediction market into its chatbot. Source
Anthropic has begun localizing Claude pricing for India, offering subscription plans denominated in Indian rupees. The move reflects India's status as Anthropic's largest market outside the United States. Source