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<A HREF="https://www.axios.com/pro/enterprise-software-deals/2025/11/12/agentic-ai-tavus-human-40-milion-crv">Tavus, which develops enterprise AI agents focused on employee recruitment and training, raised a $40M Series B led by CRV</A>&nbsp; &mdash;&nbsp; Tavus, which is polishing enterprise AI agents, locked up a $40 million Series B led by CRV, CEO Hassaan Raza tells Axios Pro.

تافوس، وهي شركة متخصصة في تطوير وكلاء الذكاء الاصطناعي للموارد البشرية والتدريب، نجحت في جمع 40 مليون دولار في جولة تمويل من السلسلة B بقيادة CRV. تعتبر هذه الجولة مهمة لأنها تسلط الضوء على الاهتمام المتزايد والاستثمار في تقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي التي تعزز إدارة وتدريب القوى العاملة.

Tavus, una empresa que se especializa en agentes de IA para el reclutamiento y la formación de empleados, ha recaudado con éxito 40 millones de dólares en una ronda de financiación Serie B liderada por CRV. Esta financiación es significativa ya que destaca el creciente interés e inversión en tecnologías de IA que mejoran la gestión y formación de la fuerza laboral.

Tavus, une entreprise spécialisée dans les agents IA pour le recrutement et la formation des employés, a levé avec succès 40 millions de dollars lors d'un tour de financement de série B dirigé par CRV. Ce financement est significatif car il souligne l'intérêt croissant et l'investissement dans les technologies IA qui améliorent la gestion et la formation des employés.

Tavus, a company specializing in enterprise AI agents for employee recruitment and training, has successfully raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by CRV. This funding is significant as it highlights the growing interest and investment in AI technologies that enhance workforce management and training processes.

Tavus, which develops enterprise AI agents focused on employee recruitment and training, raised a $40M Series B led by CRV (Chris Metinko/Axios)

حقق Google Gemini 3 إنجازًا كبيرًا من خلال تجاوز جميع معايير الذكاء الاصطناعي الحالية، بما في ذلك الأكثر تحديًا. يبرز هذا الإنجاز التقدم الذي حققته فريق الذكاء الاصطناعي في Google ويضع Gemini 3 كمتنافس رائد في مجال الذكاء الاصطناعي. يتم الاحتفال بهذا النجاح داخل مجتمع التكنولوجيا، مما يعكس التطور المستمر لتقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي وقدراتها.

Google Gemini 3 ha logrado un hito significativo al superar todos los benchmarks de IA existentes, incluidos los más desafiantes. Este logro resalta los avances realizados por el equipo de IA de Google y posiciona a Gemini 3 como un competidor líder en el panorama de la inteligencia artificial. El éxito es celebrado dentro de la comunidad tecnológica, reflejando la evolución continua de las tecnologías de IA y sus capacidades.

Google Gemini 3 a atteint un jalon significatif en surpassant tous les benchmarks d'IA existants, y compris les plus difficiles. Cet accomplissement met en évidence les avancées réalisées par l'équipe d'IA de Google et positionne Gemini 3 comme un concurrent de premier plan dans le paysage de l'intelligence artificielle. Le succès est célébré au sein de la communauté technologique, reflétant l'évolution continue des technologies d'IA et de leurs capacités.

Google Gemini 3 has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing all existing AI benchmarks, including the most challenging ones. This accomplishment highlights the advancements made by Google's AI team and positions Gemini 3 as a leading contender in the artificial intelligence landscape. The success is celebrated within the tech community, reflecting the ongoing evolution of AI technologies and their capabilities.

Google Gemini 3 Just Killed Every AI Benchmark, Including the Hardest of All

Two weeks ago I read a line about tool use with Claude that stuck in my head. Paraphrased:

<blockquote>
Direct tool calls don’t really scale. 
Have the model write code that uses tools, and execute that code instead.
</blockquote>

At the same time, I was knee-deep in wiring a JavaScript execution environment into Contenox, my self-hosted runtime for deterministic, chat-native AI workflows.

So of course the thought was:

<blockquote>
What if I just let the model write the JavaScript and run it inside the runtime? 😅
</blockquote>

This post is about what happened when I tried exactly that.




<h2>
 
 
 What is Contenox?
</h2>

Very short version:

<blockquote>
Contenox is a self-hostable runtime for sovereign GenAI applications. 
It models AI behavior as explicit state machines, not opaque prompt chains.
</blockquote>

Some key properties:

Runtime, not a library, Explicit state machines, Chat-native interface, Vendor-agnostic &amp; self-hosted, written in go with lots of passion and zero tolerance for shortcuts




<h2>
 
 
 The experiment: ask it to fetch and summarize a TODO
</h2>

Once the JS execution hook was in place (a Goja VM with some globals exposed), I wired up a new state machine: 


<div class="highlight js-code-highlight">
<pre class="highlight plaintext"><code>mux_input → moderate → generate_js → run_js → eval_js_result → (repair_js?) → answer
</code></pre>

</div>



Then I opened the Contenox chat UI and typed:

<blockquote>
Me: “Hey Contenox, fetch the TODO item from jsonplaceholder and summarize it.”
</blockquote>

The first attempt didn’t go as planned.

Instead of a neat summary, I got:

<blockquote>
Contenox: 
“I'm sorry, but it seems there was a problem fetching the TODO item from the provided URL due to an Internal Server Error (status code: 500). Unfortunately, I couldn't retrieve any data at this time. My apologies for the inconvenience!”
</blockquote>

I checked manually – Cloudflare was having a moment, JSONPlaceholder was behind it, and the request really was failing. Okay, fair. Long coffee break.

A bit later, I went back to the same chat and typed:

<blockquote>
Me: “okay let's try again now.”
</blockquote>

This time the reply was:

<blockquote>
Contenox: 
<code>Task titled "delectus aut autem" is incomplete. Nothing to summarize here.</code>
</blockquote>

Wait. It worked? Just like that?




<h2>
 
 
 Under the hood: LLM → JavaScript → tools → LLM
</h2>

Looking at the execution trace made it clear what happened.

<h3>
 
 
 1. Input is normalized and moderated
</h3>

The workflow starts with:

<ol>
<li><code>mux_input</code></li>
</ol>

<ul>
<li>
Parses the incoming chat history into a normalized <code>messages</code> array.

<ol>
<li><code>moderate</code></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Uses a small model to classify the input as safe/unsafe.</li>
<li>Output: <code>0</code> → safe → continue.</li>
</ul>

So far this is standard workflow stuff.

<h3>
 
 
 2. <code>generate_js</code>: the LLM writes JavaScript
</h3>

Next, the <code>generate_js</code> task runs with a system instruction like:

<ul>
<li>“You are an expert JavaScript agent for the Contenox runtime…”</li>
<li>“You must output JSON: { "code": "" }”</li>
<li>“You can use httpFetch, executeTask, executeTaskChain, …”</li>
<li>“Script must be synchronous, no async/await, and must return a JSON-serializable object.”</li>
</ul>

Given the chat history, the model produced something like this (simplified): 


<div class="highlight js-code-highlight">
<pre class="highlight json"><code>{
 "code": "var result;
var answer;
var meta = { steps: [] };

var todoUrl = \"https://jsonplaceholder.typicode.com/todos/1\";

// Step 1: Fetch the TODO item
meta.steps.push(\"Fetching TODO item from \" + todoUrl);
var fetchResponse = httpFetch(todoUrl);

if (!fetchResponse.ok) {
 answer = \"I couldn't access that item right now because there was some trouble with getting it. Please check the URL or try again later.\";
 meta.error = {
 message: \"HTTP fetch failed\",
 url: todoUrl,
 status: fetchResponse.status,
 statusText: fetchResponse.statusText,
 body: fetchResponse.body,
 error: fetchResponse.error
 };
 result = { answer: answer, meta: meta };
} else {
 var todoItem;
 try {
 todoItem = JSON.parse(fetchResponse.body);
 meta.raw = todoItem;
 } catch (e) {
 answer = \"I fetched the item, but I couldn't understand its format. It doesn't seem to be valid JSON.\";
 meta.error = {
 message: \"JSON parse error\",
 rawBody: fetchResponse.body,
 parseError: e.toString()
 };
 result = { answer: answer, meta: meta };
 }

 if (todoItem) {
 // Step 2: Summarize the TODO item using an LLM
 meta.steps.push(\"Summarizing TODO item with LLM\");
 var prompt = \"Summarize the following TODO item in a concise sentence: \" + JSON.stringify(todoItem);
 var summarizeTask = executeTask(prompt, \"gpt-4o-mini\", \"openai\");

 if (!summarizeTask.success) {
 answer = \"While I managed to fetch your TODO details, the summary tool had a hiccup and couldn't provide me with a concise sentence right now. We seem to be experiencing some temporary issues.\";
 meta.error = {
 message: \"LLM task execution failed\",
 task_id: summarizeTask.task_id,
 error: summarizeTask.error
 };
 result = { answer: answer, meta: meta };
 } else {
 answer = summarizeTask.response;
 meta.llmResponse = summarizeTask.response;
 result = { answer: answer, meta: meta };
 }
 }
}

result;"
}
</code></pre>

</div>



A few important details here:

<ul>
<li>
It encodes error handling:

<ul>
<li>If HTTP fails → user-friendly <code>answer</code>, raw error in <code>meta.error</code>.</li>
<li>If JSON parse fails → similar pattern.</li>
<li>If the inner LLM call fails → fallback message.</li>
</ul>


</li>

<li>It delegates the actual summarization to another model via <code>executeTask</code>.</li>

<li>It returns a structured <code>result</code> with both <code>answer</code> and <code>meta</code>.</li>

</ul>

This is not the model “calling tools” directly. It’s the model writing a program that calls tools.

<h3>
 
 
 3. <code>run_js</code>: execute the code in a sandbox
</h3>

The next task is <code>run_js</code>, which is just a Contenox <code>hook</code> that calls the JS sandbox: 


<div class="highlight js-code-highlight">
<pre class="highlight json"><code>{
 "name": "js_sandbox",
 "tool_name": "execute_js",
 "args": {
 "code": "{{.generate_js.code}}"
 }
}
</code></pre>

</div>



Inside the trace you can see:

<ul>
<li>An <code>httpFetch</code> log for the JSONPlaceholder URL.</li>
<li>A response with <code>status: 200 OK</code> when things finally worked.</li>
<li>
An <code>executeTask</code> log with the summarization prompt:

<ul>
<li><code>Summarize the following TODO item in a concise sentence: {"userId":1,"id":1,"title":"delectus aut autem","completed":false}</code></li>
</ul>


</li>

</ul>

The sandbox result looked roughly like: 


<div class="highlight js-code-highlight">
<pre class="highlight json"><code>{
 "ok": true,
 "result": {
 "answer": "Task titled \"delectus aut autem\" is incomplete.",
 "meta": {
 "llmResponse": "Task titled \"delectus aut autem\" is incomplete.",
 "raw": {
 "userId": 1,
 "id": 1,
 "title": "delectus aut autem",
 "completed": false
 },
 "steps": [
 "Fetching TODO item from https://jsonplaceholder.typicode.com/todos/1",
 "Summarizing TODO item with LLM"
 ]
 }
 },
 "logs": [ ... ],
 "code": "var result; ..."
}
</code></pre>

</div>



<h3>
 
 
 4. <code>eval_js_result</code>: success or retry?
</h3>

Now comes the evaluator:

<ul>
<li>It receives a description of the JS sandbox output.</li>
<li>
The system prompt is very strict:

<ul>
<li>If <code>ok</code> is true and there is a non-empty <code>result.answer</code> → respond with <code>success</code>.</li>
<li>Otherwise → respond with <code>retry</code>.</li>
</ul>


</li>

</ul>

On the successful run, it answered: 


<div class="highlight js-code-highlight">
<pre class="highlight plaintext"><code>success
</code></pre>

</div>



So the workflow does not go into <code>repair_js</code> or <code>run_js_retry</code>. Happy path.

<h3>
 
 
 5. <code>answer</code>: extract the final user message
</h3>

The final task, <code>answer</code>, is intentionally boring:

<ul>
<li>System prompt: “You are a purely extractive post-processor. Do NOT invent content. Just surface the best existing <code>answer</code> field.”
</li>
<li>
It gets:

<ul>
<li>First run (<code>run_js</code> result).</li>
<li>Second run (<code>run_js_retry</code>), if any.</li>
</ul>


</li>

<li>

Selection rule:

<ul>
<li>Take the last non-empty <code>answer</code> you see.</li>
<li>Output it verbatim.</li>
</ul>


</li>

</ul>

In our case it found: 


<div class="highlight js-code-highlight">
<pre class="highlight plaintext"><code>Task titled "delectus aut autem" is incomplete.
</code></pre>

</div>



And that’s exactly what Contenox replied in chat.




<h2>
 
 
 Why this is interesting (to me, at least)
</h2>

What I originally set out to build:

<blockquote>
A runtime for deterministic, observable GenAI workflows. 
Tasks, transitions, hooks – all explicit and replayable.
</blockquote>

What I accidentally stumbled into:

<blockquote>
A multi-model, self-orchestrating agent pattern, 
where LLMs write code that uses tools, and the runtime executes and evaluates that code.
</blockquote>

The pattern looks like this:

<ol>
<li>
Planner LLM (<code>generate_js</code>)</li>
</ol>

<ul>
<li>Reads user intent + history.</li>
<li>Emits JavaScript that calls <code>httpFetch</code>, <code>executeTask</code>, <code>executeTaskChain</code>, hooks, etc.</li>
</ul>

<ol>
<li>
Execution environment (<code>run_js</code> in Goja)</li>
</ol>

<ul>
<li>Deterministic execution of that JS.</li>
<li>Full logs of every HTTP call, every inner LLM call, every step.</li>
</ul>

<ol>
<li>
Controller LLM (<code>eval_js_result</code>)</li>
</ol>

<ul>
<li>Looks at the sandbox result.</li>
<li>Decides: is this good enough? Retry? Repair?</li>
</ul>

<ol>
<li>
Repair LLM (<code>repair_js</code>, if needed)</li>
</ol>

<ul>
<li>Gets the previous code + error output.</li>
<li>Writes a fixed version of the JS.</li>
</ul>

<ol>
<li>
Answer LLM (<code>answer</code>)</li>
</ol>

<ul>
<li>Doesn’t “reason” at all.</li>
<li>Just extracts the final <code>answer</code> text safely.</li>
</ul>

All of that is expressed as an explicit state machine in Contenox.

No hidden loops, no undocumented retries, no magic glue code inside some SDK. It’s all visible in the workflow graph and trace.




To me, that’s the exciting part:

<blockquote>
You don’t have to choose between “boring deterministic workflows” and “fancy agents”. 
You can build the agent on top of deterministic workflows. 
And everything stays **self-hosted, inspectable, and auditable if you want.
</blockquote>

يتناول المقال تجربة تم فيها السماح لنموذج ذكاء اصطناعي بكتابة كود جافا سكريبت داخل بيئة مستقلة تُدعى كونتينوكس. يتأمل الكاتب في مفهوم يتعلق باستخدام الأدوات في الذكاء الاصطناعي، مقترحًا أن النماذج يجب أن تولد كودًا لاستخدام الأدوات بدلاً من إجراء مكالمات مباشرة. تم اختبار هذا النهج من خلال تنفيذ كود جافا سكريبت الذي تم إنشاؤه داخل بيئة كونتينوكس، بهدف تحسين كفاءة سير العمل في الذكاء الاصطناعي.

El artículo discute un experimento en el que se permitió a un modelo de IA escribir código JavaScript dentro de un entorno autónomo llamado Contenox. El autor reflexiona sobre un concepto relacionado con el uso de herramientas en IA, sugiriendo que los modelos deberían generar código para utilizar herramientas en lugar de realizar llamadas directas. Este enfoque se probó ejecutando el JavaScript generado dentro del entorno Contenox, con el objetivo de mejorar la eficiencia de los flujos de trabajo de IA.

L'article traite d'une expérience où un modèle d'IA a été autorisé à écrire du code JavaScript au sein d'un environnement autonome appelé Contenox. L'auteur réfléchit à un concept concernant l'utilisation des outils en IA, suggérant que les modèles devraient générer du code pour utiliser des outils plutôt que d'effectuer des appels directs. Cette approche a été testée en exécutant le JavaScript généré dans l'environnement Contenox, visant à améliorer l'efficacité des flux de travail en IA.

The article discusses an experiment where an AI model was allowed to write JavaScript code within a self-hosted runtime called Contenox. The author reflects on a concept regarding tool usage in AI, suggesting that models should generate code to utilize tools instead of direct calls. This approach was tested by executing the generated JavaScript within the Contenox environment, aiming to enhance the efficiency of AI workflows.

I Let an LLM Write JavaScript Inside My AI Runtime. Here’s What Happened

Caterpillar Inc. was always an unlikely winner in the artificial intelligence craze. It makes the bulk of its money selling the equipment like yellow earth movers that has made it a stalwart of American industry.

تظهر شركة كاتربيلر كجهة غير متوقعة في قطاع الذكاء الاصطناعي، حيث تُعرف أساسًا بتصنيع الآلات الثقيلة مثل آلات الحفر. تاريخيًا، كانت الشركة تركز على المعدات الصناعية التقليدية، مما يجعلها أقل توافقًا مع الاتجاهات التكنولوجية المدفوعة بالذكاء الاصطناعي التي اجتذبت العديد من القطاعات الأخرى. على الرغم من الاهتمام المتزايد بالذكاء الاصطناعي، لا يزال النشاط الرئيسي لشركة كاتربيلر متجذرًا في الآلات المادية، مما قد يحد من جاذبيتها في مشهد تكنولوجي سريع التطور.

Caterpillar Inc. se ha presentado como un jugador improbable en el sector de la inteligencia artificial, siendo principalmente conocida por la fabricación de maquinaria pesada como las excavadoras. La compañía ha estado históricamente enfocada en equipos industriales tradicionales, lo que la hace menos alineada con las tendencias tecnológicas impulsadas por la IA que han cautivado a muchos otros sectores. A pesar del creciente interés en la IA, el negocio principal de Caterpillar sigue anclado en la maquinaria física, lo que podría limitar su atractivo en un paisaje tecnológico en rápida evolu…

Caterpillar Inc. se présente comme un acteur improbable dans le secteur de l'intelligence artificielle, étant principalement connu pour sa fabrication de machines lourdes telles que les pelles mécaniques. L'entreprise s'est historiquement concentrée sur l'équipement industriel traditionnel, ce qui la rend moins alignée avec les tendances technologiques axées sur l'IA qui ont captivé de nombreux autres secteurs. Malgré l'intérêt croissant pour l'IA, le cœur de métier de Caterpillar reste ancré dans la machinerie physique, ce qui pourrait limiter son attrait dans un paysage technologique en évol…

Caterpillar Inc. has emerged as an unlikely player in the artificial intelligence sector, primarily known for its manufacturing of heavy machinery such as earth movers. The company has historically focused on traditional industrial equipment, making it less aligned with the AI-driven technology trends that have captivated many other sectors. Despite the growing interest in AI, Caterpillar's core business remains rooted in physical machinery, which may limit its appeal in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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وصف رئيس شركة مايكروسوفت، بavan دافولوري، خطط ويندوز 11 للتطور إلى ما يسميه 'نظام تشغيل وكيل'. ستتضمن هذه التحويلة دمج روبوتات الذكاء الاصطناعي ونماذج اللغة الكبيرة لإدارة أوامر المستخدم ومهام الحوسبة. ومع ذلك، تم استقبال هذا الإعلان بسخرية وانتقادات من المستخدمين الذين يشعرون بالإحباط من الحالة الحالية لنظام التشغيل، الذي يصفونه بأنه مليء بالأخطاء.

El presidente de Microsoft, Pavan Davuluri, ha descrito los planes para que Windows 11 evolucione hacia lo que él llama un 'sistema operativo agente'. Esta transformación implicará la integración de bots de IA y modelos de lenguaje para gestionar los comandos y tareas informáticas del usuario. Sin embargo, el anuncio ha sido recibido con escepticismo y críticas por parte de los usuarios, que están frustrados con el estado actual del sistema operativo, que describen como plagado de errores.

Le président de Microsoft, Pavan Davuluri, a décrit les projets de Windows 11 pour évoluer vers ce qu'il appelle un 'système d'exploitation agentique'. Cette transformation impliquera l'intégration de bots IA et de modèles de langage pour gérer les commandes des utilisateurs et les tâches informatiques. Cependant, cette annonce a été accueillie avec scepticisme et critiques de la part des utilisateurs frustrés par l'état actuel du système d'exploitation, qu'ils décrivent comme rempli de bogues.

Microsoft's president, Pavan Davuluri, has outlined plans for Windows 11 to evolve into what he describes as an 'agentic operating system.' This transformation will involve the integration of AI bots and large language models to manage user commands and computing tasks. However, the announcement has been met with skepticism and criticism from users who are frustrated with the current state of the operating system, which they describe as plagued by bugs.

Microsoft explains how Windows 11 will become an agentic OS whether you like it or not

Although Black Friday is still two weeks away, you can find great Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 deals now. I've collected the best from Walmart, Best Buy, and more.

مع اقتراب يوم الجمعة السوداء بعد أسبوعين، تتوفر بالفعل عروض مبكرة على أجهزة نينتندو سويتش وسويتش 2. تقدم متاجر كبيرة مثل وول مارت وبيست باي أكثر من 20 عرضًا، مما يوفر للمستهلكين فرصة لتوفير المال على منتجات الألعاب الشهيرة قبل موسم التسوق للعطلات.

A medida que se acerca el Black Friday en dos semanas, ya están disponibles ofertas anticipadas en las consolas Nintendo Switch y Switch 2. Grandes minoristas como Walmart y Best Buy están ofreciendo más de 20 ventas, brindando a los consumidores la oportunidad de ahorrar en productos de videojuegos populares antes de la locura de compras navideñas.

À l'approche de Black Friday dans deux semaines, des offres anticipées sur les consoles Nintendo Switch et Switch 2 sont déjà disponibles. Des détaillants majeurs comme Walmart et Best Buy proposent plus de 20 ventes, offrant aux consommateurs l'occasion d'économiser sur des produits de jeu populaires avant la ruée des achats de vacances.

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<A HREF="http://www.techmeme.com/251118/p47#a251118p47" TITLE="Techmeme permalink"><IMG WIDTH=11 HEIGHT=12 SRC="http://www.techmeme.com/img/pml.png" STYLE="border:none;padding:0;margin:0;"></A> Alex Heath / <A HREF="https://sources.news/">Sources</A>: 
<A HREF="https://substack.com/redirect/2/eyJlIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9zb3VyY2VzLm5ld3MvcC9kZW1pcy1oYXNzaWJhcy1vbi1nZW1pbmktMy13b3JsZD91dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249ZW1haWwtcG9zdCZyPTFyODVmJnRva2VuPWV5SjFjMlZ5WDJsa0lqb3lPVFE1T0RreExDSndiM04wWDJsa0lqb3hOemt5TlRnNE9UZ3NJbWxoZENJNk1UYzJNelE1TmpVME5pd2laWGh3SWpveE56WTJNRGc0TlRRMkxDSnBjM01pT2lKd2RXSXRNelV5TlRjNE1DSXNJbk4xWWlJNkluQnZjM1F0Y21WaFkzUnBiMjRpZlEucDdlcWFuMFM3WDNXTXQ1OUY4Y2RYZG1tb1VBRGJNMlBGZDM1c3ZZWUc2YyIsInAiOjE3OTI1ODg5OCwicyI6MzUyNTc4MCwiZiI6ZmFsc2UsInUiOjI5NDk4OTEsImlhdCI6MTc2MzQ5NjU0NiwiZXhwIjoyMDc5MDcyNTQ2LCJpc3MiOiJwdWItMCIsInN1YiI6ImxpbmstcmVkaXJlY3QifQ.MstA6dhKs3CLxJgLSEpyVK_D4Oz9SmcjeXKNnqEDzIg?">Q&amp;A with Demis Hassabis on Gemini 3, spending most of his research time on world models, fitting the entire Google Search index into Gemini, AI bubble, and more</A>&nbsp; &mdash;&nbsp; Demis Hassabis was noticeably relaxed when he joined our virtual call from London.&nbsp; &mdash;&nbsp; It was the day before the release of Gemini 3 &hellip;

ناقش ديميس هاسابيس، المؤسس المشارك لشركة ديب مايند، تقدم نموذج جيميني 3، أحدث نموذج للذكاء الاصطناعي من جوجل، مشددًا على قدراته في نمذجة العالم ودمج كامل فهرس بحث جوجل في النظام. تناول المخاوف بشأن فقاعة الذكاء الاصطناعي وأبرز إمكانيات النموذج في تحسين تفاعلات المستخدمين وتوفير معلومات أكثر دقة. تعكس أفكار هاسابيس التزامًا بدفع حدود تكنولوجيا الذكاء الاصطناعي ودمجها في التطبيقات اليومية.

Demis Hassabis, cofundador de DeepMind, discutió los avances de Gemini 3, el último modelo de IA de Google, enfatizando sus capacidades en modelos del mundo y la integración de todo el índice de búsqueda de Google en el sistema. Abordó las preocupaciones sobre la burbuja de la IA y destacó el potencial del modelo para mejorar las interacciones con los usuarios y proporcionar información más precisa. Las ideas de Hassabis reflejan un compromiso por llevar la tecnología de IA a nuevos límites y su integración en aplicaciones cotidianas.

Demis Hassabis, co-fondateur de DeepMind, a discuté des avancées de Gemini 3, le dernier modèle d'IA de Google, en mettant l'accent sur ses capacités en modélisation du monde et l'intégration de l'ensemble de l'index de recherche de Google dans le système. Il a abordé les préoccupations concernant la bulle de l'IA et a souligné le potentiel du modèle à améliorer les interactions avec les utilisateurs et à fournir des informations plus précises. Les réflexions de Hassabis reflètent un engagement à repousser les limites de la technologie IA et son intégration dans les applications quotidiennes.

Demis Hassabis, co-founder of DeepMind, discussed the advancements of Gemini 3, Google's latest AI model, emphasizing its capabilities in world modeling and fitting the entire Google Search index into the system. He addressed concerns about the AI bubble and highlighted the model's potential to enhance user interactions and provide more accurate information. Hassabis's insights reflect a commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI technology and its integration into everyday applications.

Q&A with Demis Hassabis on Gemini 3, spending most of his research time on world models, fitting the entire Google Search index into Gemini, AI bubble, and more (Alex Heath/Sources)

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<A HREF="https://www.reuters.com/business/ai-accounting-startup-maxima-raises-41-million-kleiner-perkins-backed-round-2025-11-18/">Maxima, whose AI platform automates accounting tasks like reconciliation and journal entry, raised $41M in seed and Series A rounds at a $143M valuation</A>&nbsp; &mdash;&nbsp; Artificial intelligence startup Maxima has raised about $41 million from investors including Redpoint Ventures and Kleiner Perkins &hellip;

ماكسيما، وهي شركة ناشئة في مجال الذكاء الاصطناعي، نجحت في جمع 41 مليون دولار من التمويل من خلال جولات التمويل الأولية وجولات السلسلة A، محققةً تقييمًا قدره 143 مليون دولار. تتخصص الشركة في أتمتة المهام المحاسبية مثل التسوية وإدخال السجلات. من بين المستثمرين في هذه الجولة التمويلية شركات بارزة مثل ريد بوينت فنتشرز وكلاينر بيركنز، مما يبرز الاهتمام المتزايد بالحلول المدفوعة بالذكاء الاصطناعي في القطاع المالي.

Maxima, una startup de inteligencia artificial, ha recaudado con éxito 41 millones de dólares en financiamiento a través de rondas de semillas y Serie A, alcanzando una valoración de 143 millones de dólares. La empresa se especializa en la automatización de tareas contables como la conciliación y las entradas de diario. Entre los inversores de esta ronda de financiamiento se encuentran firmas destacadas como Redpoint Ventures y Kleiner Perkins, lo que resalta el creciente interés en soluciones impulsadas por IA en el sector financiero.

Maxima, une startup d'intelligence artificielle, a réussi à lever 41 millions de dollars lors de tours de financement de semences et de série A, atteignant une valorisation de 143 millions de dollars. L'entreprise se spécialise dans l'automatisation des tâches comptables telles que la réconciliation et les écritures de journal. Parmi les investisseurs de ce tour de financement figurent des entreprises notables comme Redpoint Ventures et Kleiner Perkins, soulignant l'intérêt croissant pour les solutions basées sur l'IA dans le secteur financier.

Maxima, an artificial intelligence startup, has successfully raised $41 million in funding through seed and Series A rounds, achieving a valuation of $143 million. The company specializes in automating accounting tasks such as reconciliation and journal entries. Investors in this funding round include notable firms like Redpoint Ventures and Kleiner Perkins, highlighting the growing interest in AI-driven solutions in the financial sector.

Maxima, whose AI platform automates accounting tasks like reconciliation and journal entry, raised $41M in seed and Series A rounds at a $143M valuation (Aditya Soni/Reuters)

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<A HREF="https://www.theverge.com/report/822443/microsoft-windows-copilot-vision-ai-assistant-pc-voice-controls-impressions">Windows 11 Copilot AI hands-on: despite Microsoft advertising the feature as able to &ldquo;understand you&rdquo;, it delivers inconsistent and often incorrect responses</A>&nbsp; &mdash;&nbsp; It's not hard to understand the AI future Microsoft is betting billions on &mdash; a world where computers understand what you're saying and do things for you.

تم انتقاد ميزة Copilot AI في Windows 11 من مايكروسوفت، التي تم تسويقها على أنها قادرة على فهم أوامر المستخدمين، بسبب تقديمها استجابات غير متسقة وغالبًا ما تكون غير صحيحة. على الرغم من استثمار الشركة الكبير في تقنية الذكاء الاصطناعي، تكشف تجارب المستخدمين عن أوجه قصور في أداء هذه الميزة، مما يثير مخاوف بشأن موثوقيتها وفعاليتها في تعزيز الإنتاجية. تسلط هذه التعليقات السلبية الضوء على التحديات التي تواجهها مايكروسوفت في دمج الذكاء الاصطناعي المتقدم في نظام التشغيل الخاص بها.

La función Copilot AI de Windows 11 de Microsoft, anunciada como capaz de entender comandos de los usuarios, ha sido criticada por ofrecer respuestas inconsistentes y a menudo incorrectas. A pesar de la considerable inversión de la empresa en tecnología de IA, las experiencias de los usuarios revelan deficiencias en el rendimiento de esta función, lo que genera preocupaciones sobre su fiabilidad y eficacia para mejorar la productividad. Este feedback negativo resalta los desafíos que enfrenta Microsoft al integrar IA avanzada en su sistema operativo.

La fonctionnalité Copilot AI de Windows 11 de Microsoft, présentée comme capable de comprendre les commandes des utilisateurs, a été critiquée pour ses réponses incohérentes et souvent incorrectes. Malgré l'investissement considérable de l'entreprise dans la technologie AI, les expériences des utilisateurs révèlent des lacunes dans les performances de cette fonctionnalité, soulevant des inquiétudes quant à sa fiabilité et son efficacité pour améliorer la productivité. Ce retour négatif met en lumière les défis auxquels Microsoft est confronté pour intégrer une AI avancée dans son système d'exp…

Microsoft's Windows 11 Copilot AI feature, marketed as capable of understanding user commands, has been criticized for delivering inconsistent and often incorrect responses. Despite the company's significant investment in AI technology, user experiences reveal shortcomings in the feature's performance, raising concerns about its reliability and effectiveness in enhancing productivity. This negative feedback highlights the challenges Microsoft faces in integrating advanced AI into its operating system.

Windows 11 Copilot AI hands-on: despite Microsoft advertising the feature as able to "understand you", it delivers inconsistent and often incorrect responses (Antonio G. Di Benedetto/The Verge)

Tavus, which develops enterprise AI agents focused on employee recruitment and training, raised a $40M Series B led by CRV (Chris Metinko/Axios)

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