OpenAI, ChatGPT 4o, Apple Retail Stores, Cloudflare, AI Startup Poolside

1.OpenAI Raises Record $6.6 Billion in Funding
OpenAI secures record $6.6 billion funding, valuing the company at $157 billion, to drive AI research, expand computing capacity and solidify its industry leadership.

2.ChatGPT 4o with Canvas Mode Now Available to Users
OpenAI releases Canvas Mode for ChatGPT 4o, enabling easier collaboration on writing and coding jobs with a separate window for AI-assisted text and code generation.

3.Apple Expands Retail Presence in India with New Stores
Apple expands retail presence in India with four new stores in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai, and starts manufacturing iPhone 16 Pro models domestically.

4.Cloudflare Thwarts Record 3.8 Tbps DDoS Attack Successfully
Cloudflare successfully thwarted a massive 3.8 Tbps DDoS attack as part of a month-long campaign targeting multiple customers, using its software-defined approach to shield customers without human intervention.

5.AI Startup Poolside Raises $500M Funding
AI startup Poolside raises $500 million in funding, valuing the company at $3 billion, despite not launching a product yet.