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Instagram opens AI effect creation and publishing to US adults

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Instagram has launched Effect Builder, a free web tool that lets US users aged 18 or older create and publish AI effects for Stories, The Next Web reported. Users describe a look in text or upload a reference photo, then preview and adjust the result. Approved effects appear in the Stories effects browser with their creator's Instagram handle. The tool restores a route for creator-made effects after Meta shut down Spark in January 2025. Publication requires Meta's safety review, which usually takes less than 24 hours.
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Redalpine closes €222.53 million fund for European startups

Swiss venture capital firm redalpine announced the final close of its Capital VIII fund at €222.53 million ($250 million), targeting approximately 20 early-stage companies across Europe. New investors include Aviva Investors, Flexstone Partners and KfW.

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Thailand imposes noise, heat and water rules on data centers

Thailand has imposed new rules governing noise, heat and water at data centers, Bloomberg reported. The environmental restrictions apply to an industry expanding rapidly as investment in artificial intelligence fuels a boom in data center development.

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Numina raises €1.1 million to expand free accounting platform

Copenhagen-based Numina has raised €1.1 million in pre-Seed funding to support international expansion and further development of its accounting platform, EU-Startups reported. Participants include Nebular, Emblem and Founders A/S.

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Elomia Health acquires Earkick to expand wellbeing chatbot technology

Elomia Health has acquired Earkick, an AI companion used by more than 250,000 people to track mood, sleep, activity and daily habits, Tech.eu reported. The acquisition expands the technology behind Elomia's API, which organisations can use to build wellbeing chatbots.

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