Cloud and software incumbents want businesses to think twice before using Anthropic, OpenAI and other closed-source AI providers. Executives such as Palantir CEO Alex Karp have argued, for instance, that these AI firms could use their customers’ data to compete with them eventually. These potential fears could also help new AI startups catering to businesses.One such startup is Noeri, a new AI lab founded by two Stanford computer science professors to help businesses customize AI models for their specific needs so they don’t need to buy models from Anthropic and major providers. Menlo Ventures, a major Anthropic backer, is in talks to lead a $100 million funding of the startup, according to a person involved in the discussions. Other venture firms including Andreessen Horowitz, New Enterprise Associates, Madrona as well as Nvidia are also in talks to invest as well, the person said.
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