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A huge week of news and announcements from Google, Microsoft, and revolutionary AI startups:

● Google Launches Gemini Live to Take on ChatGPT's Voice Assistant: Google introduces Gemini Live, an AI voice assistant with deep app integration and advanced conversational abilities, aiming to challenge ChatGPT's voice functionality. Available to Gemini Advanced subscribers, the assistant offers seamless voice interactions across apps and promises enhanced features in the coming weeks. (Read Article)

● AI Startup Secures $232M to Revolutionize Health Care with AI: Healthcare fintech startup PayZen raises $232 million to expand its AI-driven platform that simplifies patient payments and enhances financial outcomes for providers. The funds will help bring affordable, personalized payment options to more Americans while driving innovation in patient affordability solutions. (Read Article)

● Microsoft and Palantir Join Forces to Elevate AI Security for Defense Agencies: Microsoft partners with Palantir to deliver secure, AI-driven analytics for U.S. defense and intelligence agencies, combining Azure’s AI models with Palantir’s security tools. The collaboration aims to enhance national security operations while ensuring data remains classified and protected. (Read Article)

● AI Startup Raises $250M to Supercharge AI-Driven Cybersecurity: AI cybersecurity startup Abnormal Security secures $250 million to enhance its AI-powered security platform, broaden product offerings, and expand globally. With a valuation of $5.1 billion, the company plans to protect more businesses from sophisticated email attacks and grow its presence in Asia, Europe, and the U.S. federal market. (Read Article)

● $450M CHIPS Act Grant Fuels Indiana High-Bandwidth Memory Chip Plant: SK Hynix receives $450 million in CHIPS Act funding to build a cutting-edge chip facility in Indiana, focusing on high-bandwidth memory essential for AI and high-performance computing. The plant, expected to create 1,000 jobs, will bolster U.S. semiconductor production by 2028. (Read Article)

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