German AI lab Black Forest Labs announced a $300 million Series B funding round that values the company at $3.25 billion. The round was co-led by Salesforce Ventures and Anjney Midha (AMP) with participation from a16z, NVIDIA, and several other investors. The capital will be directed toward research and development of its foundation image‑generation models. Black Forest Labs, launched in August 2024, recently unveiled Flux 2, a model capable of 4K resolution and multi‑image reference styling. Its technology powers products at Adobe, Picsart, VSCO, Vercel and was used by Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot. Leer más →

Meta announced a new short‑form video feed called Vibes, integrated into the Meta AI app and meta.ai. The feed showcases AI‑generated videos that users can create, remix, and share across Meta’s platforms. Partnerships with Midjourney and Black Forest Labs supply early‑stage AI image generators, while Meta continues developing its own models. The rollout sparked mixed reactions, with many users questioning the need for an AI‑driven TikTok‑like experience. The launch arrives amid Meta’s broader effort to reorganize its AI division and catch up with rivals in the generative‑AI space. Leer más →

Meta has introduced Vibes, a dedicated feed within its Meta AI app that showcases AI-generated short-form videos. Users can browse creations from others, produce their own clips from scratch or by adapting existing videos, and share them via direct messages or cross‑post to Instagram and Facebook. The company says more features for AI‑driven creation are forthcoming. CEO Mark Zuckerberg described Vibes as an early look at new product directions, and Meta Superintelligence Labs will collaborate with Midjourney and Black Forest Labs on upcoming AI projects. Leer más →

European leaders warn that the continent risks becoming a consumer of AI labor unless it creates its own AI employees. While U.S. and Chinese firms dominate model development and infrastructure, Europe boasts pioneering research and a strong industrial base. Startups such as Mistral, Black Forest Labs, Langdock and Venta AI are tailoring AI solutions to European regulations, culture and workflow needs. The push for AI‑driven sales automation and other rule‑based processes highlights both the economic opportunity and the urgency for Europe to develop sovereign AI talent. Leer más →

European leaders warn that the continent risks becoming a consumer of AI labor unless it creates its own AI employees. While U.S. and Chinese firms dominate model development and infrastructure, Europe boasts pioneering research and a strong industrial base. Startups such as Mistral, Black Forest Labs, Langdock and Venta AI are tailoring AI solutions to European regulations, culture and workflow needs. The push for AI‑driven sales automation and other rule‑based processes highlights both the economic opportunity and the urgency for Europe to develop sovereign AI talent. Leer más →

European leaders warn that the continent risks becoming a consumer of AI labor unless it creates its own AI employees. While U.S. and Chinese firms dominate model development and infrastructure, Europe boasts pioneering research and a strong industrial base. Startups such as Mistral, Black Forest Labs, Langdock and Venta AI are tailoring AI solutions to European regulations, culture and workflow needs. The push for AI‑driven sales automation and other rule‑based processes highlights both the economic opportunity and the urgency for Europe to develop sovereign AI talent. Leer más →

European leaders warn that the continent risks becoming a consumer of AI labor unless it creates its own AI employees. While U.S. and Chinese firms dominate model development and infrastructure, Europe boasts pioneering research and a strong industrial base. Startups such as Mistral, Black Forest Labs, Langdock and Venta AI are tailoring AI solutions to European regulations, culture and workflow needs. The push for AI‑driven sales automation and other rule‑based processes highlights both the economic opportunity and the urgency for Europe to develop sovereign AI talent. Leer más →

European leaders warn that the continent risks becoming a consumer of AI labor unless it creates its own AI employees. While U.S. and Chinese firms dominate model development and infrastructure, Europe boasts pioneering research and a strong industrial base. Startups such as Mistral, Black Forest Labs, Langdock and Venta AI are tailoring AI solutions to European regulations, culture and workflow needs. The push for AI‑driven sales automation and other rule‑based processes highlights both the economic opportunity and the urgency for Europe to develop sovereign AI talent. Leer más →