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AI Based Startups Currently Making A Splash
The year is 2019 and at the moment, there is one thing on every tech company’s mind—Artificial Intelligence (AI.) Startups all over the world are taking a leap with AI and Machine Learning (ML) as their wing bearers. From offering services like automated data collection to real time data collection, here are the best AI powered startups to watch out for this year:
1. Front
Although Front officially launched in the year 2014, it started making its presence felt only in the beginning of 2019. A completely user friendly tool, Front helps users stay connected to all the emails in your inbox, social media content and all your texts. By collating all the unread data in one place, this tool makes sure you don’t lose time by constantly switching between one app to another. The app is doing so well that CEO Mathilde Collin raised $ 66 million and made Front one of the hottest startups of this year!
2. Five AI
While the automotive industry has been dreaming about self driven cars for quite a while now, not a lot of companies have been able to turn this dream into reality. One of the major concerns about this field is, while the car can drive itself, will the car ensure the safety of the drivers and passengers as well? Five AI is a startup which is working on this very issue. Based out of Europe, this Company works on making sure all the cities in Europe have immersive and secure autonomous driving services. Five AI is planning to start trials with this service this year.
3. SenSat
Based out of Europe, SenSat is making massive waves by using AI. By building digital copies of physical environments, this Company uses artificial intelligence models to understand the parameters of the environment. By doing this, the startup aims at analysing and understanding the structure of the place so they can understand how much impact the project will have on the environment. To date, SenSat raised 3.4 million pounds in seed funding and has made a steady climb to the top in this field.
4. Toutiao
Founded in the year 2012, Toutiao is based out of China. A content platform, this startup helps people discover content all over the world by using artificial intelligence technology. Using the Natural Learning Process and Computer Vision tools, this Company extracts keywords and entities from individual pieces of content. In the beginning of this year, Toutiao joined Buzzfeed to distribute content to 120 million consumers in China!
5. Skydio
This startup combines two of the most exciting fields in technology: AI and drones. Based in San Francisco, this startup designs self flying camera drones which drive without any help from humans. Not only does it show and interpret things around it, it can also give visuals as seen in real time. One of the primary things on which this startup is working is making sure visuals are captured without obstacles. The AI powered drone can be remotely controlled from your smartphone.
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Apple has unveiled the new MacBook Air with M5 chip, starting at $999 for 13-inch and $1,299 for 15-inch models. The MacBook Air M5 boasts a 2nm M5 chip with 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, and 50 TOPS Neural Engine for seamless AI tasks like real-time translation and 8K editing. Up to 22 hours of battery life, Thunderbolt 5, and Wi-Fi 7 make it the ultimate ultraportable, now 10% thinner at 0.44 inches with fanless cooling.
Key MacBook Air M5 features include Liquid Retina XDR display (500 nits, nano-texture option), 12MP Center Stage camera, and six-speaker Spatial Audio. Colors like new Sky Blue join Midnight and Starlight. Pre-orders are live today, with macOS Sequoia 15.4 enhancing Apple Intelligence and iPhone Continuity for students, pros, and remote workers.
Why buy MacBook Air M5 now? It outpaces Snapdragon X Elite rivals with ecosystem magic and future-proof performance, eyeing top 2026 laptop sales. CEO Tim Cook calls it “more capable than ever.” Visit apple.com for M5 MacBook deals and specs.
Delhi NCR-based gaming startup Zupee has acquired Mumbai-based microdrama platform Vertical TV in a deal valued under INR 40 Cr. This move strengthens Zupee Studio, its short-video arm launched in September 2025, by integrating Vertical TV’s expertise in bite-sized dramas like romance and thrillers.
Facing challenges from India’s 2025 real-money gaming ban, Zupee valued at $1 Bn after raising $120 Mn has pivoted to non-gaming content, including recent layoffs of 40% of its workforce. The acquisition builds on its November 2025 purchase of Australian AI firm Nucanon for interactive storytelling, targeting its 200 Mn+ users with engaging, mobile-first formats.
This deal underscores the rising microdrama trend in India, helping Zupee diversify amid regulatory pressures and compete in the short-video space dominated by quick, shareable content for on-the-go audiences.
T.N. Seshan’s name stands tall in India’s history as the man who transformed the nation’s electoral system with extraordinary courage and integrity. Born in 1932 in Kerala, Seshan grew up with values of discipline, education, and service to the nation — virtues that shaped his illustrious journey. From his early brilliance at Madras Christian College to his advanced studies in public administration at Harvard University, Seshan’s path reflected rare determination and intellect. Joining the Indian Administrative Service in 1955, he built a reputation as a no‑nonsense officer committed to efficiency and honesty, serving in key roles such as Secretary of Defense and overseeing vital national programs.
As the Chief Election Commissioner of India in 1990, T.N. Seshan sparked a new era of electoral integrity. In a system once marred by corruption, violence, and malpractice, Seshan brought order, fear, and respect through his groundbreaking reforms. He introduced voter ID cards, imposed strict spending limits on campaigns, and insisted on transparency at every level of the election process. Despite criticism from political circles that labeled him dictatorial, his relentless pursuit of fairness empowered every citizen to vote fearlessly. Under his leadership, the Election Commission became a symbol of strength and integrity in Indian democracy.
Seshan’s passing in November 2019 marked the end of an era, but his message continues to resonate across generations. Leaders from every corner of the country mourned the loss of the man who restored faith in free and fair elections. His enduring legacy reminds us that true leadership lies not in wielding power, but in serving people with honesty, courage, and conviction. T.N. Seshan’s life remains a timeless inspiration a reminder that democracy thrives only when its citizens are vigilant, responsible, and fearless.
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