Trending Now - Startup by Ex-tech Giants Secures $15M to Enhance AI Learning

WHO:

Techmeme - Trajectory was founded by ex-DeepMind, Apple, and OpenAI staff.

WHAT:

Wired - Trajectory is focused on building AI products that learn continuously through a rapid iteration cycle of supercharged vibe-coding.

GeekWire - CodeIntegrity has raised a total of $5 million to build runtime guardrails for unpredictable AI agents.

Axios - Airis Labs has emerged from stealth with a total funding of $60 million, including a $31 million Series B round.

Forbes - NYC-based Pace raised a $46 million Series B led by Thrive and Sequoia at a $375 million valuation.

Bloomberg - ByteDance is discussing capital expenditures of up to $70 billion in 2026 to build out data centers and AI infrastructure, supported by its $50 billion profit from 2025.

Financial Times - Kirkland & Ellis is setting aside $500 million to build its own AI platform rather than rely on tools available to its rivals.

Wired - Trajectory is betting that the rapid iteration cycle of supercharged vibe-coding can help all kinds of companies build AI products that learn continuously.

GeekWire - CodeIntegrity's co-founders recently relocated from the Seattle area to San Francisco.

Axios - Airis Labs has emerged from stealth with a total funding of $60 million, including a $31 million Series B round.

Fortune - London-based Perceptic raised a $12 million seed led by Accel for its end-to-end AI platform for drug development, which is being used by top pharmaceuticals.

Bloomberg - ByteDance is developing its own CPUs to support growing AI infrastructure needs, as chip price hikes and supply shortages constrain expansion plans.

GeekWire - CodeIntegrity's co-founders recently relocated from the Seattle area to San Francisco.

Financial Times - Kirkland & Ellis is setting aside $500 million to build its own AI platform rather than rely on tools available to its rivals.

Reuters - OpenAI Foundation is committing an initial $250 million for grants, partnerships, and direct work aimed at helping workers and economies navigate AI disruption.

Bloomberg - ByteDance is planning capital expenditures of up to $70 billion in 2026 to build out data centers and AI infrastructure, supported by its $50 billion profit from 2025.

Axios - Airis Labs has emerged from stealth with a total funding of $60 million, including a $31 million Series B round.

Forbes - NYC-based Pace raised a $46 million Series B led by Thrive and Sequoia at a $375 million valuation.

The Information - Baseten is in talks to raise $1 billion at a post-money valuation of $11 billion, up from $5 billion after its $300 million Series E announced in January.

GeekWire - CodeIntegrity has raised $5 million to build runtime guardrails for unpredictable AI agents.

Fortune - London-based Perceptic raised a $12 million seed led by Accel for its end-to-end AI platform for drug development.

Bloomberg - ByteDance is discussing capital expenditures of up to $70 billion in 2026 as it builds out data centers and AI infrastructure, supported by its $50 billion profit from 2025.

Axios - Airis Labs has emerged from stealth with a total funding of $60 million, including a $31 million Series B round.

Fortune - London-based Perceptic raised a $12 million seed led by Accel for its end-to-end AI platform for drug development, which is being used by top pharmaceuticals.

Axios - Airis Labs has emerged from stealth with a total funding of $60 million, including a $31 million Series B round.

GeekWire - CodeIntegrity has raised $5 million to build runtime guardrails for unpredictable AI agents.

Bloomberg - ByteDance is discussing capital expenditures of up to $70 billion in 2026 as it builds out data centers and AI infrastructure, supported by its $50 billion profit from 2025.

Forbes - NYC-based Pace raised a $46 million Series B led by Thrive and Sequoia at a $375 million valuation.

Fortune - London-based Perceptic raised a $12 million seed led by Accel for its end-to-end AI platform for drug development.

GeekWire - CodeIntegrity raised $5 million to build runtime guardrails for unpredictable AI agents.

The Information - Baseten is in talks to raise $1 billion at a post-money valuation of $11 billion, up from $5 billion after its $300 million Series E announced in January.

Techmeme - Trajectory raised a $15 million seed funding round.

Techmeme - The company has a valuation of $115 million.

Wired - Trajectory aims to train "continual learning" models on user interactions.

WHERE:

Techmeme - The location of Trajectory's operations is not specified in the articles.

WHEN:

Wired - Trajectory is focused on enhancing AI learning in the future.

WHY:

Axios - Airis Labs aims to use AI to convert visual data into law enforcement intelligence.

Techmeme - Trajectory is betting that the rapid iteration cycle of supercharged vibe-coding can help companies build AI products that learn continuously.

HOW:

GeekWire - CodeIntegrity is building runtime guardrails to prevent unpredictable AI agents from leaking sensitive enterprise data.

Wired - Trajectory plans to utilize user interactions to train its AI models.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 14:14 UTC)

In a significant move for the tech industry, ByteDance is considering capital expenditures of up to $70 billion in 2026 to enhance its data centers and AI infrastructure, buoyed by a $50 billion profit from the previous year. Meanwhile, Kirkland & Ellis is planning to invest $500 million to develop its own AI platform, stepping away from existing tools used by competitors. On the funding front, Airis Labs has emerged from stealth with $60 million in total funding, including a $31 million Series B round, while NYC-based Pace has raised $46 million in a Series B led by Thrive and Sequoia, achieving a valuation of $375 million.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 12:04 UTC)

Airis Labs has officially emerged from stealth mode, securing a total of $60 million in funding, which includes a $31 million Series B round. Meanwhile, London-based Perceptic has raised $12 million in seed funding led by Accel to enhance its AI platform for drug development, already being utilized by leading pharmaceutical companies. In tech news, Wired reports that Trajectory is betting on the rapid iteration cycle of supercharged vibe-coding to help various companies continuously build AI products, while ByteDance is working on developing its own CPUs to address the growing demands of AI infrastructure amid chip price hikes and supply shortages.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 10:18 UTC)

ByteDance is taking a significant step by developing its own CPUs to meet the increasing demands of its AI infrastructure. This move comes as the company faces challenges from rising chip prices and supply shortages that are hindering its expansion plans. By creating its own chips, ByteDance aims to better support its technological growth and innovation.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 08:15 UTC)

In a significant move, the co-founders of CodeIntegrity have recently relocated from the Seattle area to San Francisco. Meanwhile, Kirkland & Ellis is making headlines by setting aside $500 million to develop its own AI platform, opting to create a proprietary solution instead of relying on tools offered by competitors. These developments highlight the ongoing shifts in the tech and legal landscapes as companies seek to innovate and establish their own footholds in emerging markets.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 06:19 UTC)

OpenAI Foundation is making a significant move by committing an initial $250 million for grants, partnerships, and direct efforts to help workers and economies adapt to the disruptions caused by AI. In other news, ByteDance is planning to invest up to $70 billion in 2026 to enhance its data centers and AI infrastructure, backed by a substantial profit of $50 billion from 2025. Meanwhile, several startups are making headlines, including Airis Labs, which has raised $60 million, and NYC-based Pace, which secured $46 million at a $375 million valuation.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 23:21 UTC)

ByteDance is planning to invest up to $70 billion in 2026 to expand its data centers and AI infrastructure, bolstered by a $50 billion profit from 2025. Meanwhile, Airis Labs has emerged from stealth mode with a total funding of $60 million, which includes a $31 million Series B round. In other news, London-based Perceptic has secured $12 million in seed funding led by Accel for its AI platform aimed at drug development, while CodeIntegrity is working on runtime guardrails to protect sensitive enterprise data from unpredictable AI agents.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 21:31 UTC)

Airis Labs has officially come out of stealth mode, securing a total of $60 million in funding, which includes a $31 million Series B round. The company plans to leverage artificial intelligence to transform visual data into actionable intelligence for law enforcement. This innovative approach could significantly enhance the capabilities of police agencies in their efforts to maintain public safety.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 19:43 UTC)

CodeIntegrity has successfully raised $5 million to develop runtime guardrails aimed at managing unpredictable AI agents. In another significant move, ByteDance is in discussions for capital expenditures of up to $70 billion in 2026 to enhance its data centers and AI infrastructure, bolstered by a $50 billion profit from 2025. Additionally, NYC-based Pace has secured a $46 million Series B funding round led by Thrive and Sequoia, achieving a valuation of $375 million, while London-based Perceptic has raised $12 million in seed funding led by Accel for its innovative AI platform focused on drug development.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 17:58 UTC)

CodeIntegrity has successfully raised $5 million to develop runtime guardrails aimed at managing unpredictable AI agents. Meanwhile, Baseten is currently in discussions to secure $1 billion in funding, which would elevate its post-money valuation to $11 billion, a significant increase from $5 billion following its $300 million Series E funding round announced in January. These developments highlight the growing investment interest in the AI sector as companies seek to navigate its complexities.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 16:35 UTC)

Trajectory, a new company founded by former staff from DeepMind, Apple, and OpenAI, has successfully raised $15 million in seed funding, bringing its valuation to $115 million. The company aims to enhance AI learning by training "continual learning" models based on user interactions, betting on the rapid iteration cycle of supercharged vibe-coding to help businesses develop AI products that learn continuously. While the specific location of Trajectory's operations hasn't been disclosed, the company is focused on advancing AI learning in the future.