Fika Jobs raises $4M to launch AI‑driven video hiring platform (SMBs Take Note)
On June 23, 2026 Stockholm‑based Fika Jobs announced a $4 million seed round to build a video‑first hiring platform that pairs short‑form candidate clips with AI interview agents. The system works like a hybrid of LinkedIn and TikTok, letting applicants record 30‑second answers that the AI evaluates for fit and skill. For small businesses, the service promises to replace costly recruiter hours with instant, data‑driven screening. Fika plans to roll out a self‑serve portal for businesses of any size by Q4 2026, so you can start posting job videos and receiving AI‑ranked candidates within days.
You can post a role, get video answers, and shortlist hires in hours instead of weeks, saving labor costs and filling slots faster.
Source: TechCrunch AI
Quick Hits
Five9 adds Voice AI agents for contact centers (Boost Call Efficiency)
Five9 unveiled Voice AI agents on June 23 that handle routine calls, route callers, and answer FAQs without human intervention. Small shops can plug the agents into existing phone systems and cut average handling time by up to 30 %. Start a free trial and route your after‑hours support to the AI to keep sales pipelines warm.
AI Product LaunchesOpenAI launches Daybreak security suite (Patch Your Apps Fast)
On June 22, OpenAI released Daybreak tools including Codex Security and GPT‑5.5‑Cyber that scan codebases, flag vulnerabilities, and suggest fixes. Small dev shops can run the free web console on a weekly schedule and patch high‑risk issues before a breach. Integrate the API with your CI pipeline for automated reports.
OpenAI BlogNvidia’s new cooling cuts data‑center water use by 40% (Eco‑AI Savings)
Nvidia announced a liquid‑cooling redesign on June 22 that reduces water consumption in its AI servers by 40 %. While the change won’t lower your own electricity bill, it signals lower operating costs for cloud providers. When you next negotiate compute credits, ask if the provider uses Nvidia’s water‑saving tech to get a greener, cheaper rate.
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Looria AI
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Looria AI scans millions of reviews, specs, and price points to recommend the best tool for a given need. It surfaces cost‑effective alternatives and ranks them by performance, so you can avoid overspending on software or equipment. The platform also generates a quick comparison chart you can paste into proposals.
Copy the description of the software you need, paste it into Looria’s search bar, and click ‘Generate Comparison’ – then copy the chart into your next client quote.
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30%
Five9’s Voice AI agents cut average call handling time by roughly 30 %, meaning a small shop can handle three more callers per hour without hiring extra staff.
Source: AI Product Launches
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