Meta pushes Muse towards devices, Anthropic and OpenAI launch their models

Between product announcements and funding rounds, AI has experienced a busy sequence: Anthropic released Opus 5.5, and OpenAI updated GPT-6 just 90 minutes later. Meta is advancing Muse, a personal agent that could surpass the initial figures of ChatGPT, aimed at smart glasses and a small dedicated device. On the business side, Ema raised $77 million for its teams of agents, and an IPO for Oura at $2.2 billion is being discussed.

Ema raises $77 million and counts Google and Microsoft among its clients

Ema has raised $77 million to develop and market teams of AI agents. These agents are designed to automate processes in human resources, IT, and finance. Google and Microsoft are among Ema's first enterprise clients.

Oura aims for a $2.2 billion IPO; a16z prepares an Academy

An IPO for Oura amounting to $2.2 billion is being discussed, primarily as a payout for existing shareholders rather than as a major fundraising effort for the company. Additionally, a16z plans to launch the Horowitz Andreessen Academy, an initiative aimed at supporting aspiring founders, with an approach reminiscent of the Thiel Fellowship and the anti-college tradition of Silicon Valley.

Meta pushes Muse towards glasses and dedicated device

Meta is highlighting Muse, its personal AI agent. According to initial reports, Muse could surpass the initial figures of ChatGPT, though no specific numbers have been provided. The agent is intended to be integrated into smart glasses and a small Tamagotchi-like device.

Anthropic releases Opus 5.5; OpenAI updates GPT-6 in 90 minutes

Anthropic has launched its Opus 5.5 model. OpenAI announced updates to GPT-6 just 90 minutes after this launch. These announcements come as leaders from OpenAI and Anthropic discuss the concept of "pacing the frontier."