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FuriosaAI Rejects $800M Meta Acquisition Offer, Focuses on AI Chip Development

Browser Use, the tool making it easier for AI ‘agents’ to navigate websites, raises $17M

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Mcdonald Odijie
March 24, 2025

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FuriosaAI Rejects $800M Meta Acquisition Offer, Focuses on AI Chip Development

FuriosaAI rejected Meta’s $800M acquisition offer, choosing independence over strategic disagreements. The startup is raising $48M and developing its Renegade (RNGD) AI chip, tested with LG AI Research. Meanwhile, Meta continues its $65B AI hardware push, struggling to find Nvidia alternatives.

AI Writing Is Everywhere — New Research Reveals Its Impact on Online Communication

AI-generated writing is reshaping online communication, with 24% of press releases, 18% of financial complaints, and 10% of job postings using LLMs. While AI boosts efficiency and accessibility, it also risks generic content and trust issues. Researchers warn of "model collapse" as AI trains on AI-written text, potentially degrading its quality. The shift is inevitable, but balancing authenticity and AI reliance will be key.

Browser Use, the tool making it easier for AI ‘agents’ to navigate websites, raises $17M

Browser Use raised $17 million to improve AI agents' ability to navigate websites by converting web elements into a structured format. Unlike vision-based models that struggle with site changes, this approach ensures more reliable and cost-effective AI interactions. Founded in 2024, the company gained attention when Chinese startup Butterfly Effect used its technology in a viral AI tool. With over 20 Y Combinator startups integrating its solution, Browser Use aims to become a leader in AI-driven web automation.

Telling Stories With Our Eyes: MIT Media Lab’s Critical Matter Group Explores the Intersection of AI, Design, and Humanity

MIT Media Lab’s Critical Matter Group, led by Behnaz Farahi, explores the intersection of AI, design, and human experience. Their project "Gaze to the Stars" used AI and eye-tracking to turn personal stories into visual projections on the MIT dome. Farahi critiques tech’s “shiny object” obsession, advocating for human-centered innovation that addresses social and cultural issues. Blending fashion, art, and AI, she calls for a nuanced approach to AI’s role in society—prioritizing meaning over hype.

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