M12 Perspectives: Four Themes of a New AI Startup

Thought Leadership

In October 2022, M12 was tracking a growing list of a few dozen startups that had generative AI as a key technology. Today, websites like “There’s an AI for that” list more than 5,500 companies in 1,500 categories. Buoyed by a wave of consumer enthusiasm for a resurgent vision of AI, startups can harness a […]

Congratulations to Inworld AI on Securing $50M Series A Funding

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I am delighted to congratulate Inworld AI on the completion of its Series A round. The premise of its no-code studio platform is a game changer, and it allows creators and IP owners to build any intelligent virtual character by simply explaining the character in natural language.  It’s amazing to think about a strange, but plausible […]

Direct Line with Saurabh Tiwary: What’s Next For Large Foundational Models?

M12 Saurabh Tiwary

Working with M12 means access to some of the amazing minds at Microsoft. This has given us the privilege to name thoughts leaders like Saurabh Tiwary, Corporate Vice President for Microsoft Turing as a scientific advisor to M12.  I recently had the chance to sit down with Saurabh to discuss his views on large language […]