
What’s New Today: Rejecting Meta’s $800 million acquisition offer, South Korean AI chip startup FuriosaAI announced its latest partnership to distribute the RNGD AI Chip.
Fast-Track Insights: Anduril alumnus has secured $24M Series A funding for Rune Technologies for tackling AI-enabled software for military logistics.
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. Let's dive into the day's top tech stories, from the FuriosaAI RNGD Chip to RRB vacancies 2025.
South Korean AI chip startup FuriosaAI declined a Meta acquisition and instead secured a significant partnership with undisclosed customers. The move highlights FuriosaAI’s ambition to grow independently and strengthen its foothold in the AI hardware market. Backed by Korean investors, FuriosaAI is betting on its chips amid rising demand for AI computing solutions.
A team of Anduril alumni has secured $24 million in Series A funding to launch Accord, a platform designed to modernize military logistics. Moving beyond outdated Excel spreadsheets, Accord aims to provide real-time tracking, dynamic inventory management, and operational visibility for defense supply chains. The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, with the goal of revolutionizing defense logistics infrastructure.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced over 2 lakh vacancies for various Indian Railways posts in 2025. Vacancies include Group A, B, C, and D posts across technical and non-technical categories. The recruitment process will involve written exams, skill tests, and interviews. Eligible candidates can apply online once detailed notifications are released on official RRB portals.
AI adoption is rising rapidly, yet secure scaling struggles due to gaps in governance, compliance, and security controls. Fragmented risk management, limited oversight, and shifting regulations hinder the growth of trustworthy AI. Organizations must focus on strengthening responsible AI practices to align security and scalability with the pace of adoption, ensuring that both innovation and protection go hand in hand.
Blockchain security firm Cyvers suspects North Korea’s Lazarus Group behind CoinDCX’s $44 million crypto theft. The group allegedly exploited CoinDCX’s hot wallet, transferring stolen funds across chains and mixers like Tornado Cash. This breach highlights growing risks from sophisticated hacker groups targeting centralized crypto platforms. CoinDCX has yet to officially confirm the link to Lazarus.