Heidi hits $1.2 billion valuation with $480 million in fresh funding

The startup, which Blackbird said is its fastest growing investment ever, has hit $50 million in annualised revenue and is now moving to agentic healthcare. Key Takeaways AI healthcare startup Heidi has become Australia’s fourth unicorn of 2026, raising capital at a $1.26 billion valuation as it looks to hit break-even territory on its breakneck […]

U.S. and China discuss AI alert system for safety incidents

U.S. and China agreed to set up an AI dialogue and discussed a “notification system” that could be used to raise alerts about AI safety incidents related to national security issues, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday after a meeting with Chinese authorities ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit later this week.