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Rivian's CEO says autonomy will enable 'dramatically different' vehicle designs

Rivian's CEO says autonomy will enable 'dramatically different' vehicle designs: Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said he thinks autonomy will allow his company to build radically different kinds of vehicles than the outdoorsy SUVs and trucks it currently makes. Read More

AI assistant startup Town nabs unicorn valuation 4 months after launch: AI assistant startup Town nabbed a unicorn valuation on Monday, announcing a $108 million Series B round co-led by Forerunner Ventures and Menlo Ventures. Read More

Tolan snags $30M for its AI companion that helps users navigate life: AI companion app Tolan has raised another $30 million after attracting more than 250,000 active users. Read More

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