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| Open (development) debate. Preclinical promise. Uber's AV strategy.   View in browser January 11, 2025 Hi there,   Here are this week's top research briefs. ICYMI   State of Venture 2024 Report From AI’s banner year to an 8-year low in global dealmaking, we break down key changes in the venture landscape using CB Insights data. The foundation model divide: Mapping the future of open vs. closed AI development With industry leaders divided in their approaches, we look at the winners and losers in the open-source vs. closed-source landscape and what enterprises need to think about next for adoption. Game Changers 2025: 9 technologies that will change the world Extreme weather prediction. Extending the human lifespan. The next software paradigm. We highlight 9 game-changing technologies and the key drivers and players advancing them. Autonomous vehicles are back: How transportation and mobility companies can capitalize on the recent resurgence We examine what’s driving recent investment, partnership, and exit activity in the autonomous driving space to identify leaders and determine the market's direction. Customer-Exclusive Research   AI’s moment in preclinical drug development arrives: Why formulation tech is the next frontier AI promises to accelerate the path from bench to bedside. Using CB Insights data, we highlight emerging markets in the preclinical phase that are ripe for pharma investments and partnerships.  Uber’s AV strategy: How the rideshare giant is redefining its core businesses in the age of autonomy We examine the near- and long-term implications of Uber’s activity in autonomous vehicles across its main business lines. The industrial AI agents & copilots market map  We map out 60+ companies developing AI agents & copilots for industrial applications, including manufacturing, logistics, semiconductors, defense, and construction. Have a great weekend.   I love you.     Anand @asanwal Co-Founder & Exec Chair   P.S. On January 28, join us in exploring how top enterprises are using genAI to stay ahead. Register now. Get started with CB Insights Start your free trial CB Insights' emerging technology insights platform provides all the analysis and data from this newsletter. Our data is the easiest way to discover and respond to emerging tech.  Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here Copyright © 2024 CB Insights, All rights reserved. 498 7th Avenue, NY, CB Insights, New York,10018 About Us \| Update Preferences \| Research \| Newsletter |
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