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Welcome to The Prompt by Kuro House, your daily dose of AI news and insights. Today, we’ve got some exciting updates on AI partnerships, valuations, and upcoming events that you won’t want to miss.
First up, Microsoft is shaking things up by adding Anthropic’s AI models to its Copilot assistant. According to TechCrunch, this move lets business users choose between OpenAI’s deep reasoning models and Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.1 and Claude Sonnet 4 for tasks like complex research and building custom AI tools. Opus 4.1 excels at complex reasoning, coding, and architecture planning, while Sonnet 4 handles routine development, large-scale data processing, and content generation. This signals a shift in Microsoft’s AI strategy as it diversifies beyond its previous exclusive partnership with OpenAI.
In other news, Cohere has hit a $7 billion valuation just a month after its last funding round. TechCrunch reports that Cohere raised an additional $100 million, extending its August round, and announced a new partnership with AMD. The company’s AI models can now run on AMD’s Instinct GPUs, a competitor to Nvidia’s hardware, and AMD will also use Cohere internally. Cohere continues to focus on enterprise AI with an emphasis on data sovereignty, aiming to keep local control of data and models.
Looking ahead to October, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is gearing up to be a major event for AI enthusiasts and industry leaders. The full AI Stage agenda features top voices from Character.AI, Hugging Face, Runway, and more, tackling everything from generative AI to autonomous vehicles and national security. It’s the place to get firsthand insights on scaling AI, developer tools, and the future of creative machines, as detailed in TechCrunch’s coverage. If you’re serious about AI innovation, this event is definitely one to watch.
Speaking of Disrupt, there are only three days left to lock in up to $668 in savings on your pass. TechCrunch highlights that the event will bring together over 10,000 founders, investors, and innovators at San Francisco’s Moscone West from October 27 to 29. You’ll get access to startup pitches, networking, and sessions with leaders from OpenAI, Google Cloud, Meta, and more. Don’t miss your chance to save before prices go up on September 26 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
Finally, Kevin Rose, the founding CEO of Digg, will be sharing his insights live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. He’ll talk about relaunching Digg, investing in breakout startups like Uber and Slack, and how to pivot successfully under pressure. TechCrunch notes that Rose brings a unique perspective as both a founder and investor, making his session a must-see for anyone interested in startup strategy and growth. It’s a great opportunity to learn from one of Silicon Valley’s most experienced voices.
That’s a wrap for today’s AI update on The Prompt by Kuro House. AI is evolving fast, and these stories show just how dynamic the landscape has become. Thanks for listening, and we’ll catch you tomorrow with more news and insights.
