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AI Research Startup Flapping Airplanes Valued at $6 Billion in Round

Flapping Airplanes, a year-old artificial intelligence startup, has raised $1 billion in funding at a $6 billion valuation — the latest example of investors betting on a newer crop of AI research labs that have yet to introduce commercial products. The financing, set to be announced Wednesday, was…

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  1. 2026-10-21 17:00 · Bloomberg AI
    AI Research Startup Flapping Airplanes Valued at $6 Billion in Round

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