Anthropic is building a team for designing its own custom AI chips. The Claude-maker said it would co-design hardware and models to help its technology run faster and more efficiently.
Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for businesses and governments.
Market downturns create rare windows for bold companies to pull ahead, as competitors cut budgets and freeze hiring while others continue investing in marketing, talent and efficiency to gain an edge.