Perplexity, an AI search startup, is on track to secure a new funding deal at a valuation of $1 billion, while Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff donates $150 million to Hawaii's healthcare system. In other news, Tesla temporarily halts production in Berlin following a suspected arson attack on the power grid.
Perplexity Nears $1 Billion Valuation in Latest Funding Round
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Perplexity, the one-year-old AI search startup, is on the verge of securing a new funding deal that would value the company at approximately $1 billion. Sources familiar with the matter reveal that this funding round would effectively double Perplexity's valuation since its most recent financing a few months ago.
Perplexity aims to challenge Google's dominance in the field of web search by utilizing advanced AI models to provide direct answers to search queries, rather than simply presenting a list of website links. This innovative approach has garnered attention and investment interest, positioning Perplexity as a formidable contender in the industry.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Donates $150 Million to Hawaii Healthcare
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is making a philanthropic donation of $150 million to Hawaii's healthcare system, marking his largest single philanthropic gift to date. The donation comes at a time of increasing tensions between local residents and wealthy tech executives who have been flocking to the state.
The funds will be allocated towards improving a hospital in Oʻahu, where many of the victims of last year's devastating wildfires in Maui were treated. Additionally, a hospital on the Big Island of Hawaii, where Benioff resides part-time, will also benefit from the donation.
Tesla Plant Temporarily Halted After Suspected Arson Attack
Tesla has temporarily halted production at its plant near Berlin, Germany, following a suspected arson attack on the power grid. The attack, allegedly carried out by a far-left group known as Vulkangruppe or Volcano Group, caused a power outage not only at the Tesla plant but also across the surrounding region.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident, which involved setting a high voltage pylon ablaze overnight. The attack highlights the ongoing opposition to the expansion of the Tesla factory and raises concerns about the security of critical infrastructure.
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