AI Startup Cognichip Secures $33M Seed Funding; Windsurf Launches New AI Coding Models Despite Acquisition Rumors
Key Takeaways
- Cognichip exits stealth with $33M seed funding to accelerate chip production by 50%.
- Windsurf launches SWE-1 models, rivaling Claude 3.5 Sonnet and GPT-4.1, despite OpenAI acquisition rumors.
- You.com's ARI Enterprise outperforms OpenAI in 76% of tests, achieving 80% accuracy on FRAMES.
- AI data analyst startup Julius attracts 2M users, adopted by Harvard Business School.
- LangChain's LangGraph Platform is generally available, used by over 370 teams during beta.
Top Stories
Cognichip exits stealth with $33M seed funding
On May 15, 2025, Cognichip, an AI startup based in San Francisco, emerged from stealth with $33 million in seed funding to develop new chips using generative AI. The company aims to accelerate chip production by 50% and reduce costs.
Windsurf launches SWE-1 models, despite OpenAI acquisition rumors
On May 15, 2025, Windsurf (formerly Codeium) launched its SWE-1 family of AI software engineering models, including SWE-1, SWE-1-lite, and SWE-1-mini. Despite reports of a potential $3 billion acquisition by OpenAI, Windsurf is expanding into AI model development, with the SWE-1 model performing competitively with models like Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4.1, and Gemini 2.5 Pro on internal benchmarks. SWE-1-lite and SWE-1-mini are available for free, while SWE-1 is for paid users.
You.com's ARI Enterprise outperforms OpenAI in tests
On May 15, 2025, You.com launched ARI Enterprise, claiming it outperformed OpenAI's offerings in 76% of head-to-head tests and achieved 80% accuracy on the FRAMES benchmark. ARI Enterprise offers 4x greater depth and breadth, delivering twice as many unique citations and 35% more insights per research project compared to the previous version.
Julius, AI data analyst startup, attracts 2M users
On May 15, 2025, it was reported that Julius, an AI data analyst startup founded by Rahul Sonwalkar about two years ago, has attracted over 2 million registered users. The company, with a team of 12 employees, raised a seed round led by Bessemer Venture Partners and has been adopted by Harvard Business School for its Data Science and AI for Leaders course.
LangChain's LangGraph Platform is generally available
On May 15, 2025, LangChain, led by CEO Harrison Chase, announced the general availability of its LangGraph Platform, enabling developers to manage and deploy long-lasting agents. LangChain's commitment to open-source and vendor-agnostic approach has led to 72.3 million downloads last month, with LangGraph Platform used by over 370 teams during its beta test and offering tiered pricing.
Funding Flash
Harvey in talks to raise $250M at $5B valuation
On May 15, 2025, it was reported that Harvey, a startup using generative AI models to assist lawyers, is in talks to raise over $250 million at a $5 billion valuation.
Tech Breakthroughs
TechCrunch to host AI event in Berkeley
On June 5, 2025, TechCrunch is hosting TechCrunch Sessions: AI in Berkeley, California, featuring experts from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Cohere.
AI Risks
Lawyers regret using AI in court due to errors
On May 15, 2025, it was reported that multiple lawyers have regretted using AI in court due to faulty citations and bogus AI-generated research.