Investors who once rushed into any startup that mentioned artificial intelligence are now scrutinizing claims more closely. The practice of exaggerating AI capabilities—known as AI‑washing—is prompting venture capitalists to seek concrete proof of product performance and market fit. Companies that demonstrate real value, especially in tightly regulated sectors, are attracting capital despite a broader slowdown in AI‑driven funding. Gradient Labs, a customer‑service platform built for regulated industries, illustrates how focused product development and strong investor relationships can secure a successful Series A round without relying on hype. Leia mais →

Investors who once rushed into any startup that mentioned artificial intelligence are now scrutinizing claims more closely. The practice of exaggerating AI capabilities—known as AI‑washing—is prompting venture capitalists to seek concrete proof of product performance and market fit. Companies that demonstrate real value, especially in tightly regulated sectors, are attracting capital despite a broader slowdown in AI‑driven funding. Gradient Labs, a customer‑service platform built for regulated industries, illustrates how focused product development and strong investor relationships can secure a successful Series A round without relying on hype. Leia mais →

Investors who once rushed into any startup that mentioned artificial intelligence are now scrutinizing claims more closely. The practice of exaggerating AI capabilities—known as AI‑washing—is prompting venture capitalists to seek concrete proof of product performance and market fit. Companies that demonstrate real value, especially in tightly regulated sectors, are attracting capital despite a broader slowdown in AI‑driven funding. Gradient Labs, a customer‑service platform built for regulated industries, illustrates how focused product development and strong investor relationships can secure a successful Series A round without relying on hype. Leia mais →

Investors who once rushed into any startup that mentioned artificial intelligence are now scrutinizing claims more closely. The practice of exaggerating AI capabilities—known as AI‑washing—is prompting venture capitalists to seek concrete proof of product performance and market fit. Companies that demonstrate real value, especially in tightly regulated sectors, are attracting capital despite a broader slowdown in AI‑driven funding. Gradient Labs, a customer‑service platform built for regulated industries, illustrates how focused product development and strong investor relationships can secure a successful Series A round without relying on hype. Leia mais →

Investors who once rushed into any startup that mentioned artificial intelligence are now scrutinizing claims more closely. The practice of exaggerating AI capabilities—known as AI‑washing—is prompting venture capitalists to seek concrete proof of product performance and market fit. Companies that demonstrate real value, especially in tightly regulated sectors, are attracting capital despite a broader slowdown in AI‑driven funding. Gradient Labs, a customer‑service platform built for regulated industries, illustrates how focused product development and strong investor relationships can secure a successful Series A round without relying on hype. Leia mais →

Maisa AI, a startup focused on accountable AI agents for enterprise automation, announced a $25 million seed round led by Creandum. The funding will support its self‑serve platform, Maisa Studio, which lets non‑technical users deploy digital workers using natural‑language training. The company’s approach emphasizes deterministic processing, human‑augmented LLM workflows, and a Knowledge Processing Unit designed to curb hallucinations. Existing customers include a large bank and firms in automotive and energy sectors, positioning Maisa as a next‑generation robotic process automation solution for regulated industries. Leia mais →