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Clever architecture over raw compute: DeepSeek shatters the 'bigger is better' approach to AI development | VentureBeat

Chains of smaller, specialized AI agents aren't just more efficient — they will help solve problems in ways we never imagined.

Summer Game Fest debuts in LA on June 6 to June 9, 2025 | VentureBeat

The sixth annual Summer Game Fest is returning to Los Angeles from June 6 to June 9, 2025.

DeepSeek R1’s bold bet on reinforcement learning: How it outpaced OpenAI at 3% of the cost | VentureBeat

DeepSeek R1’s Monday release has sent shockwaves through the AI community, disrupting assumptions about what’s required to achieve cutting-edge AI performance. This story focuses on exactly how DeepSeek managed this feat, and what it means for the vast number of users of AI models. For enterprises developing AI-driven solutions, DeepSeek’s breakthrough challenges assumptions of OpenAI's dominance -- and offers a blueprint for cost-efficient innovation.

The U.S. unicorns most likely to go public in 2025 | NVCA/PitchBook | VentureBeat

A raft of U.S. unicorns -- those valued at $1 billion or more -- are likely to go public in 2025, according to the PitchBook/NVCA.

Acer launches Acer Predator Helios AI gaming laptop with Nvidia's RTX 5090 GPU | VentureBeat

During Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's CES keynote, Acer unveiled the Acer Predator Helios AI gaming laptops and a new Predator monitor.

Nvidia's AI agent play is here with new models, orchestration blueprints | VentureBeat

Nvidia enters the AI agent space with a family of language models for agentic instruction and orchestrarion frameworks it calls Blueprints.

Inworld AI teams with Nvidia and Streamlabs on intelligent streaming assistant | VentureBeat

Inworld AI announced it is collaborating with Nvidia and Streamlabs to create an intelligent streaming assistant using AI technology.

HP unveils a range of AI and gaming PC hardware at CES 2025 | VentureBeat

HP has a bunch of AI computer and gaming PC announcements at CES 2025.

The Sony Honda Mobililty EV "PlayStation" car Afeela is ready for pre-registration | VentureBeat

Nvidia unveils AI foundation models running on RTX AI PCs | VentureBeat

Nvidia today announced foundation models running locally on Nvidia RTX AI PCs that supercharge digital humans, content creation, productivity and development.

Global VC investments rose 5.4% to $368.5B in 2024, but deals fell 17% | NVCA/Pitchbook | VentureBeat

Global venture capital investments rose to $368.5 billion in 2024, up 5.4% from $349.4 billion a year earlier, the NVCA/Pitchbook said.

Nvidia launches blueprint for AI agents that can analyze video | VentureBeat

Nvidia launched Blueprint for AI Agents that can analyze video today as part of its CES 2025 opening keynote by CEO Jensen Huang.

Nvidia unveils GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards with big performance gains | VentureBeat

Nvidia launched its much-awaited Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 series graphics processing units (GPUs), based on the Blackwell RTX tech.

Nvidia gets key design wins to bring AI to autonomous vehicle fleets | VentureBeat

Nvidia has announced it has key design wins for autonomous vehicles with car makers such as Toyota, Aurora and Continental.

Active investors in game devs could fall in 2025 | Pitchbook | VentureBeat

The number of investors active in gaming will fall further as the sector remains underinvested relative to public market capitalization.

Casual and cute exploration in Revenge of the Savage Planet | hands-on preview | VentureBeat

GamesBeat had a chance to play Revenge of the Savage Planet in a hands-on preview.

Geopolitics and AI will affect the chip industry in 2025 | KPMG | VentureBeat

AI is making semiconductor leaders more optimistic about 2025, but headwinds could come from geopolitical and talent retention concerns.

Astro Bot wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024 | VentureBeat

Team Asobi's Astro Bot is the winner of Game of the Year at the 10th anniversary of The Game Awards for 2024.

Wargaming unveils Steel Hunters sci-fi mech game | VentureBeat

Wargaming announced its new original intellectual property Steel Hunters.

Mafia: The Old Country is coming in the summer of 2025 | VentureBeat

Take-Two Interactive's 2K label and Hangar 13 studio took the wraps off Mafia: The Old Country, the next major installment in the long-running Mafia series.

Naughty Dog reveals its new game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet | VentureBeat

Legendary studio Naughty Dog has revealed the new IP it's been working on for four years, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

AWS now allows prompt caching with 90% cost reduction | VentureBeat

AWS added Intelligent Prompt Routing and Prompt Caching to Bedrock in hopes of getting model usage prices down.

AWS and Riot Games name winner of Valorant Champions Tour Hackathon | VentureBeat

AWS and Riot Games have revealed the winners of their Valorant Champions Tour Hackathon: Esports Manager Challenge.

Trump’s AI Czar and the Wild West of AI regulation: Strategies for enterprises to navigate the chaos | VentureBeat

For enterprise executive decision-makers, the uncertain environment around AI regulation poses both significant risks and hidden opportunities, join us on Dec. 5 in Washington D.C. for a discussion delving into this.

Unlocking generative AI’s true value: a guide to measuring ROI | VentureBeat

In the race to harness the transformative power of gen AI, enthusiasm alone won't generate returns.

Ruckus Games raises $19M for 'suburban invasion' RPG shooter with disruptive multiplayer | VentureBeat

Ruckus Games has raised $19 million in funding to disrupt the multiplayer gaming landscape with an RPG shooter.

Live commerce is the new sports bar: Loupe is the preferred late-night hangout for sports fans and collectors | VentureBeat

Genspark adds Claude-powered financial reports on demand | VentureBeat

Distill Web gives users the ability to look up of 300,000-and-counting public companies and generate polished financial reports.

Why AI won't make you a better writer | VentureBeat

Don’t let anything, least of all AI, cheat you out of what is creatively possible. Go forth and write your own story.

The new paradigm: Architecting the data stack for AI agents | VentureBeat

Discover how to build a robust data stack for your AI agents and unlock the full potential of generative AI.

How to get started with AI agents (and do it right) | VentureBeat

When should enterprises build custom in-house AI agents, adopt third-party models, or use open source tools?

2025: The year 'invisible' AI agents will integrate into enterprise hierarchies | VentureBeat

Ultimately, AI agents will be able to perceive (process and interpret data), plan, act (with or without a human in the loop), reflect, learn from feedback and improve over time.

Want easy 3D environments? Cybever and Cloud Zeta have a way | VentureBeat

The companies also envision a future where 3D tools are more accessible to smaller businesses and non-professional creators.

SayGames plans to invest $30M in promising mobile game projects | VentureBeat

This startup's AI platform could replace 90% of your accounting tasks—here's how | VentureBeat

Puzzle, a fintech startup, launches an AI-powered accounting platform that automates 90% of routine tasks, aiming to support accountants and streamline business finances.

AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processor laptops can be 75% faster on games than Intel rivals | VentureBeat

Protecting enterprise systems against AI-driven threats | VentureBeat

It's the weaponized AI attacks targeting identities, unseen and often the most costly to recover from that most threaten enterprises.

Rec Room reduces toxic chat incidences by 70% with intelligence voice moderation | VentureBeat

Intelligent voice moderation solutions slash problematic behavior in VR experiences. Learn more in this GamesBeat Next 2024 panel recap.

Snowflake Build 2024: the 4 biggest announcements | VentureBeat

The company debuted new tools for Cortex AI, its fully managed offering for developing conversational AI apps.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT desktop integrations, rivaling Copilot | VentureBeat

ChatGPT on Mac OS can launch VS Code, Xcode, Terminal and iTerm2 straight from the desktop app.