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AI chip startup Etched defies skeptics; plus, Imagi raises $4.5M to help teach students how to vibe code
9 minutes Posted Jul 24, 2026 at 7:00 am.
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Etched, founded by three Harvard dropouts, has created new chips and memory components that speed up inference on any AI model -- no GPUs required, it says.
Also, Imagi announced a $4.5 million seed round, with investors including Brighteye Ventures, Day One Capital, and artist Wil.i.am.
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