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EU Probes Elon Musk's Grok Over Deepfake Image Scandal - Professional coverage
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EU Probes Elon Musk’s Grok Over Deepfake Image Scandal

According to Fast Company, the European Union opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X platform on Monday, December 18th.…

Signet's New Tech Boss Aims To Modernize Kay, Zales, And Jared - Professional coverage
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Signet’s New Tech Boss Aims To Modernize Kay, Zales, And Jared

According to Forbes, Signet Jewelers—the world's largest diamond jewelry retailer with brands like Kay, Zales, and Jared—has combined its digital…

AI Agents Have a "Hard Ceiling," New Paper Argues - Professional coverage
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AI Agents Have a “Hard Ceiling,” New Paper Argues

According to Futurism, a recent paper by former SAP CTO Vishal Sikka and his son Varin Sikka makes a bold…

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Cercli Secures $12M in Oversubscribed Series A to Expand AI-First HR Platform Across MENA Region

Cercli, an AI-powered HR and payroll platform designed for MENA businesses, has raised an oversubscribed $12 million Series A. The startup reports scaling revenue over 10x and processing $100M+ in annual payroll, leveraging AI-native architecture to challenge legacy systems.

Oversubscribed Funding Round

Cercli, a Dubai-based HR technology startup, has reportedly raised $12 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round led by European venture capital firm Picus Capital. According to reports, the round saw participation from Knollwood Investment Advisory and existing investors Y Combinator, Afore Capital, and COTU Ventures. This investment marks Picus Capital’s first venture into the MENA region, with the firm having previously backed global HR companies such as Personio and Deel.