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Snap says its $400M deal with Perplexity ‘amicably ended’
Snapchat and Perplexity have amicably ended their partnership deal, which would have integrated Perplexity's AI search engine into Snapchat.
Read on TechCrunch →AI evaluation startup Braintrust experienced a data breach, prompting them to advise all customers to rotate sensitive API keys.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the critical security challenges faced by companies operating within the AI ecosystem. As AI development increasingly relies on cloud infrastructure and sensitive API keys for accessing models and data, breaches can have far-reaching consequences, impacting not only the direct victims but also their entire customer base. The need for robust security protocols and rapid response mechanisms is paramount to maintaining trust and operational integrity in the AI industry.
A company that helps build AI software had its systems hacked. They are telling everyone who uses their service to change their secret passwords to protect their own AI projects.
Snapchat and Perplexity have amicably ended their partnership deal, which would have integrated Perplexity's AI search engine into Snapchat.
Read on TechCrunch →Chinese AI lab DeepSeek is reportedly seeking a $45 billion valuation in its first investment round, following the success of its large language model launched in early 2025.
Read on TechCrunch →Khosla-backed robotics startup Genesis AI has unveiled its foundational AI model, GENE-26.5, and demonstrated its robotic hands performing complex tasks, signaling a full-stack approach to robotics.
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