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Small Business Daily Podcast 01/23/2026
Today's podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Searchlight Cyber adds ransomware leak site visibility with Ransomware File Explorer
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By Duncan Riley — January 22, 2026
Searchlight Cyber launched Ransomware File Explorer, giving incident responders searchable visibility into file-tree data published on ransomware leak sites without handling malicious archives. The tool helps teams rapidly identify exposure of PII and IP, speeding response and uncovering third-party or supply-chain incidents. For organizations, it means faster triage and earlier, actionable alerts when you’re caught in the blast radius.
Quadric rides the shift from cloud AI to on-device inference — and it’s paying off
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By Jagmeet Singh — January 22, 2026
Quadric is capitalizing on the move from cloud-based AI to on-device inference, growing licensing revenue to $15–$20 million in 2025 and raising a $30 million Series C. Its programmable AI processor IP lets customers update models via software instead of redesigning chips, appealing to device makers across laptops, autos, and industrial gear. The momentum underscores a broader push for cost control, sovereignty, and lower-latency AI at the edge.
Yuki launches with $6M in funding to help businesses manage spiraling AI data costs
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By Mike Wheatley — January 22, 2026
Yuki emerged from stealth with $6 million and a platform that optimizes data infrastructure costs for AI workloads across Snowflake, BigQuery, and Iceberg-based lakes. Its Yuki Fabric acts as a control layer to route queries to the most efficient compute in real time, promising average savings of roughly 42% and charging only from realized savings. For enterprises scaling AI, it offers a turnkey way to curb ballooning storage and compute spend without code changes.
B2B music-management firm Disco taps AIMS for search tech
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By Stuart Dredge — January 22, 2026
Disco is integrating AI-search startup AIMS to power more precise, faster discovery across the 5 million-plus monthly music searches on its platform. The partnership aims to deepen catalog exploration and improve creative workflows for rights holders and sync teams. For music businesses, smarter search means better metadata leverage and quicker matches between briefs and tracks.
Simplex AI Secures $6M in Funding to Redefine Real-Time People Intelligence with Lev8
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By Not specified — January 21, 2026
Simplex AI raised $6 million to launch Lev8, a real-time people intelligence platform that pairs intent-driven natural language search with live web signals. The tool surfaces high-intent timing windows—like leadership changes or funding news—and enriches profiles for more relevant outreach. Sales, recruiting, and growth teams can shift from manual sourcing to precision engagement at lower cost and higher speed.
Interview: Genie AI’s CTO on legal SaaS and the democratisation of contract law
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By Lara Williams — January 22, 2026
Genie AI pivoted from serving law firms to empowering in-house teams and non-legal staff with a single platform for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts. With 10 million clause revisions across 150+ jurisdictions, the company is building a “global legal brain” to accelerate deals and reduce reliance on overstretched legal departments. The shift reflects a broader trend toward accessible, AI-assisted legal workflows that balance speed with governance.
Not to be outdone by OpenAI, Apple is reportedly developing an AI wearable
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By Lucas Ropek — January 21, 2026
Apple is reportedly working on an AI wearable pin with cameras and microphones, signaling intensifying competition in AI hardware as OpenAI readies its own device. If realized, a 2027 launch could push ambient, on-person AI into the mainstream—though Humane’s struggles show demand isn’t guaranteed. For product builders, it’s a cue to watch use cases that deliver clear, everyday utility beyond novelty.
