Day August 26, 2026

Runable Raises $21M to Turn AI Business Builders Into Growth Engines

Runable raised $21 million to expand AI agents that help small businesses build websites, run ads, and grow customers.

AI slop is flooding animal feeds, fueling scams, skepticism and new verification efforts as creators and nonprofits fight to prove what’s real.

Bill Gates warns AI inequality could deepen unless governments tax automation, protect human jobs and build global oversight.

Voice AI startup Ringg raised $10 million from Peak XV as it expands beyond calls into enterprise workflows across India and beyond.

Robotics startup Generalist reached a $3 billion valuation after fresh 8VC-led funding, bringing its Series B to $600 million.

OpenAI departures keep piling up as its former head of data centers exits, adding pressure on the company’s infrastructure strategy and IPO plans.