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The story discusses various recent funding rounds for startups and companies in the tech industry. SpaceX is reportedly in talks to acquire Boost Mobile, with the goal of integrating satellite and terrestrial wireless technology. Apple is reportedly working on an AI-powered home robot that could perform tasks like switching on lights and following users during FaceTime calls.

Anthropic, an AI research company, is developing a model with the potential for recursive self-improvement (RSI), which could lead to rapid advancements in AI capabilities. The company is cautious about the safety risks associated with RSI but sees it as a potential promise for productivity and scientific discovery. Casap, a New York startup, has raised $56 million in a Series B round.

Hypersonica, a German company, has raised $111.8 million in a Series B round to develop hypersonic long-range missile systems. Northwood Space, a US-based startup, has raised $375 million in a Series C round for satellite ground-station antennas and software. Tutor Intelligence, a Boston-area startup, has raised $75 million in a Series B round for warehouse and manufacturing robots.

42AI, an Israeli startup, received $62.5 million in funding to build AI models for predicting individual behavior. Emvolon, a startup in Massachusetts, has raised $22 million in a Series A round for converting methane waste into fuels. Larridin, a startup in California, has raised $30 million in a Series A round for measuring AI spending's impact on productivity.

Lo:Tech, a London startup, has raised $12 million in a Series A round for market making and AI model training. Trajectory, a San Francisco startup, has raised $45 million in a Series A round for post-training AI model improvement. Marble Cognition, a Munich startup, has raised $3.75 million in a pre-seed round for AI agents to automate business processes.