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Industry·2d ago·all news from August 20, 2026

AI Startup Callosum Raises $100 Million to Make AI Tasks Cheaper

The startup Callosum has secured 100 million dollars in early funding, with backing from the UK's public AI fund. The company develops software designed to optimize costs by matching specific AI tasks with the most efficient hardware and model combinations. This approach aims to reduce operational expenses for businesses by preventing the use of overly powerful or expensive infrastructure for simpler computing requirements.

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