Amazon Launches 'AI Ready' Program to Provide Free Training in Generative AI Skills

Amazon has launched the "AI Ready" initiative, aiming to train 2 million individuals in Generative AI skills by 2025. The program offers free online courses and scholarships, collaborating with Code.org to promote these skills. It has invested $12 million in Udacity scholarships, focusing on supporting students from underdeveloped communities. Additionally, Amazon has introduced the "Hour of Code" event, using Generative AI to create dance choreography, and providing free AWS cloud computing credits.

Sakana AI Completes $1.35 Billion Series B Valuation of $26.5 Billion

Japanese AI startup Sakana AI secured a $2 billion Series B financing, with a post-money valuation of $26.5 billion. The round was led by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, with participation from several new investors. The company was founded by former Google researchers and focuses on developing lightweight AI models based on small data, native to Japanese and aligned with Japanese culture. The funding will be used for research and development, team expansion, and other purposes, with plans to achieve business goals by 2026.

Cyberspace Administration: 73 New Generative AI Services Have Completed Filing

The Cyberspace Administration continues to promote the filing of generative AI services, with 73 new services having completed the filing. Local cyberspace administration departments are strengthening regulation over API calls of already filed models, aiming to promote innovation and standardized application.

Gamma, a Leader in Draft Generation, Secures $680 Million New Funding, Valuation Surges to $2.1 Billion

AI startup Gamma completes $680 million in funding, led by a16z, with a valuation of $2.1 billion. The company initially focused on simplifying presentation processes when it was founded in 2020, and in March 2023, it shifted to generative AI business, successfully achieving a strategic transformation.

Kaltura Acquires eSelf for $27 Million to Create Smarter Enterprise Video Solutions

New York-based Kaltura acquired Israeli startup eSelf.ai for approximately $27 million. eSelf focuses on developing AI-powered digital human technology that can engage in conversations. Its products will be integrated into Kaltura's enterprise video and learning tools. The company was founded in 2023, and its founding team previously successfully sold a previous startup to Snap.

Amazon Launches Kindle Translate! Free AI Translation Helps Independent Authors Go Global, Sparks Debate on Whether Literary Souls Can Be Preserved

Amazon launches a free AI translation service called Kindle Translate, helping KDP authors break language barriers and tap into the global market. Currently supports bidirectional translation between English and Spanish, and German to English. More languages will be added in the future, addressing the issues of high translation costs and difficulty in localization for independent authors.