Observed Signal · Aug 20, 2024 · M&A - Completed · Source: Tech.eu · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Humans.ai acquires blockchain innovator Starfish Technologies
Bucharest-based AI and blockchain provider Humans.ai has acquired Starfish Technologies, a blockchain engineering studio known for inventing TensorChain, in a cash and shares deal. Starfish Technologies specializes in developing Solidity smart contracts on EVM-based blockchains and has worked with brands such as Animoca Brands and OneFootball. TensorChain is designed for high-dimensional data processing, aiming to improve how blockchain handles AI deployment. As part of the acquisition, Starfish founder Razvan Costin joins Humans.ai as Head of Innovation and board member. Humans.ai is known for launching a blockchain dedicated to AI and for introducing ION, an AI government adviser tool used by the Romanian government. The acquisition is intended to advance decentralized AI and expand R&D capabilities.
Acquisition of a blockchain engineering studio advances decentralized AI infrastructure, which may have indirect implications for adtech's data processing and AI adoption, but is not directly tied to advertising.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Humans.ai acquired Starfish Technologies in a cash and shares deal.
- Starfish Technologies is the inventor of TensorChain, a decentralized data processing solution.
- Razvan Costin, founder of Starfish Technologies, joins Humans.ai as Head of Innovation and board member.
- Humans.ai launched ION, the world's first AI Government Adviser tool, used by the Romanian government.
- TensorChain aims to improve AI deployment on blockchain via tensor-based operations.
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“developed innovative solutions for brands such as Animoca Brands, OneFootball, Phantom Galaxies, Grease Monkey and others...”
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