Fish Audio raises $50 million seed round for AI voice models
AI voice startup Fish Audio reportedly raised $50 million in seed funding after reaching more than 8 million users and $21 million in annual recurring revenue.
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World raises $52.5 million through crypto sale
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Tony Blair Visits Ethiopian AI Institute, Highlights Public-Service Uses
Former UK prime minister Tony Blair visited the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute and emphasized AI’s potential to improve public-service delivery and digital governance.