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Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Resemble AI hauls in $13M for its different approach to deepfake detection
Source: SiliconANGLE
Resemble AI raised $13M and launched Detect-3B Omni, a 3B-parameter multimodal deepfake detector claiming 98% accuracy across 38 languages and resilience against replay attacks. Built on synthetic data and architecture-aware signals, it can run in real time without prior enrollment, aimed squarely at rising executive-spoofing fraud. For businesses, it points to a maturing market for proactive deepfake defenses that can slot into existing communications and identity workflows.
Scowtt raises $12M Series A to transform performance marketing with AI-powered advertising platform
Source: PR Newswire
Scowtt secured $12M to scale its predictive AI that turns first-party CRM data into real-time optimization signals, delivering double‑digit ROAS gains without changing advertiser workflows. As third‑party cookies fade, the platform’s CRM‑driven predictions help brands prioritize leads most likely to convert across search and social. Small teams can leverage their own data to cut acquisition costs and improve campaign efficiency.
Antioch lands $4.25M in preseed funding to accelerate autonomous robot testing with digital twins
Source: SiliconANGLE
Antioch raised $4.25M to expand its cloud platform that creates digital twins for rapid, parallel testing of autonomous robotics software. By virtualizing complex environments, teams can validate safety and performance thousands of times faster than with physical setups. For businesses adopting automation, this could shorten deployment timelines and reduce testing costs.
Tesla drivers can now let Grok navigate and be their personal guide on the road
Source: Business Insider
Tesla’s holiday update lets xAI’s Grok add and edit navigation destinations by voice on supported vehicles, deepening the car–assistant integration. Positioned as a “personal guide,” the feature may help Tesla re-engage owners amid sales headwinds. Fleet operators and road‑warrior teams should watch how AI copilots evolve for routing, safety, and in‑car productivity.
Heroflow announces expansion of access to “The AI Employee,” the 24/7 virtual receptionist that never calls in sick
Source: GlobeNewswire
Heroflow is rolling out its fully managed AI receptionist nationwide after beta results showed a 25% appointment‑booking conversion across 30,000+ minutes of calls. The service answers calls, qualifies leads, books directly to calendars, and integrates with major CRMs—covering nights, weekends, and holidays. It’s a practical option for small service businesses bleeding revenue from missed calls and staffing gaps.
RubyMine 2025.3: Multi-agent AI chat, Rails-aware MCP server, faster multi-module projects startup, and more
Source: JetBrains Blog
JetBrains shipped RubyMine 2025.3 with multi‑agent AI chat (including a Claude agent), a Rails‑aware MCP server, and major performance gains for multi‑module projects. Developers get smarter autocomplete, cleaner navigation, and streamlined Bundler install flows. Ruby shops can expect faster startup times and more reliable AI‑assisted code work.
SVU-supported and riidl-backed startup ACS Energy secures INR 1.1 Crore in funding
Source: The Economic Times
ACS Energy raised Rs 1.1 crore to expand its EV charging network for residential complexes in Mumbai and beyond, strengthening its hardware–software stack. The campus‑born startup cites 80+ tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided to date as EV commuters charge on its network. Property managers and housing societies can watch for turnkey charging options tailored to high‑rise living.
Dograh AI: Open source voice agent platform
Source: GitHub
Dograh AI is a BSD‑licensed, self‑hostable alternative to Vapi that lets teams build voice agents with a drag‑and‑drop workflow builder and Twilio integration. With Docker‑first deployment and no default API key requirements, it helps avoid vendor lock‑in while supporting custom LLM, TTS, and STT providers. It’s a nimble path for businesses to pilot phone‑based agents without committing to a proprietary stack.
Macaron AI’s Mind Lab sets new benchmark with trillion-parameter RL at 10% cost, now integrated into NVIDIA Megatron
Source: Macaron AI
Macaron AI’s Mind Lab demonstrated LoRA‑based reinforcement learning on a 1T‑parameter open model at roughly 10% of typical GPU costs, with optimizations merged into NVIDIA’s NeMo Megatron‑Bridge. The company frames this as a shift toward “experiential intelligence,” feeding real user interactions back into faster, smarter agents. Expect more cost‑efficient AI products—like Macaron’s quicker app generation and group AI chat—that continually improve with usage.
