Venture capital firms New Enterprise Associates, Khosla Ventures and Lux Capital led a $100m funding round in Sakana AI, a Tokyo-based developer of large language models. With the new funding, Sakana AI plans to accelerate its research and development efforts, expand its team, and enhance its product offerings. The company aims to solidify its position as a leading player in the AI industry, leveraging its advanced LLM technology to create innovative solutions for various sectors.