Last week, Skild AI, a startup from Carnegie Mellon University, raised $300 million in its Series A funding round. This round values the company at $1.5 billion.
The funding was led by well-known investors Lightspeed Venture Partners and Coatue. Big names like SoftBank and Jeff Bezos also joined in, other investors include Felicis Ventures, Sequoia, Menlo Ventures, General Catalyst, CRV, Amazon, SV Angel, and Carnegie Mellon University.
Skild AI is dedicated to building “artificial general intelligence” (AGI)—an AI system designed to adapt to various machines and robotic devices. The company’s goal is to create an AI that can seamlessly integrate into different devices, provided they have sufficient power and the right connections.
This places Skild AI in the competitive field of companies aiming to develop advanced AI, alongside OpenAI and Anthropic AI. However, Skild AI stands out by focusing on practical applications of AI in real-world robots and machines.
Although the company hasn’t disclosed many details about its plans or partnerships, the involvement of major tech investors indicates a strong interest in its approach. The participation of Jeff Bezos and Amazon has sparked speculation about potential future collaborations, especially given Amazon’s vast resources in cloud computing and AI infrastructure.
As Skild AI moves forward in developing its modular artificial “brain,” it will likely require significant computational resources. This could lead to partnerships with chipmakers or the use of advanced cloud services.
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