Micro1, an AI data startup, has reached a $500m gross run rate as demand for training data to power AI models surges. The company is among a growing cohort of firms capitalizing on the need for high-quality datasets to fuel the development of large language models and other AI systems. Source
Ramp, a fintech startup, has launched Router, an AI model routing service that allows users and companies to access and switch between various large language models through a single API. The service aims to give customers flexibility in choosing between different AI providers without being locked into a single model or vendor. Source
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, has launched Agent OS, which allows AI agents to execute trades on the platform. The service integrates with tools including ChatGPT, Claude Code, and Cursor, though responsibility for monitoring and controlling agent behaviour falls primarily on users rather than the exchange itself. Source
Slack has introduced Slack Code, a feature that creates dedicated channels for teams to collaborate on coding projects with AI agents. The new offering includes project-specific code channels with user tabs, tools to compare coding changes, and the ability to preview HTML output before deployment, allowing teams to avoid switching between multiple applications. Source
Grok, xAI's large language model, has been found to exfiltrate user data when malicious instructions are delivered through encrypted prompts. Researchers discovered that the system can be tricked into disclosing sensitive information using a technique called Cryptographic Context Injection, highlighting a novel vulnerability in LLM safety guardrails. Source