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Forbes
3 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
AI Coding Tool Cline Has Raised $27 Million To Help Developers Control Their AI Spend
Cline CEO Saoud Rizwan said his open source AI coding tool started off as a side project for Anthropic's "Build with Claude" hackathon. Cline S oftware developers love using AI. So much so that they're emptying their wallets on AI coding software like Cursor and Anthropic's Claude Code. But the tools' ever-evolving pricing plans are driving them nuts. Earlier this month, coders using Cursor were vexed by sudden and unexpected charges after the company changed its $20-per-month subscription plan to cap previously unlimited model usage at $20, with additional fees incurred for anything more. Others complained about maxing out rate limits before being able to enter more than three prompts, calling Cursor's pricing switch 'shady' and 'vague.' (CEO Michael Truell later apologized for how the pricing changes were rolled out). When Anthropic silently added additional weekly usage limits to Claude Code, power users were left befuddled, claiming the company's calculation of usage was inaccurate. Programmers frustrated by the obscure pricing plans of the AI coding software they use are a fast-growing market, said Saoud Rizwan, CEO and founder of open source AI coding tool Cline. Many end up locked in $200 monthly subscriptions, making it difficult for them to afford testing new models from other AI providers. In October 2024, Rizwan launched Cline hoping to bring more transparency to AI service billing and help developers afford access to a variety of AI models. Cline plugs into code editors like VSCode and Cursor and provides developers access to AI models of their choice without worrying about arbitrary limits. Developers pay AI model providers like Anthropic, Google or OpenAI directly for what's called 'inference' or the cost of running AI models, and Cline shows them a full breakdown of the cost of each request. Because it is open source, users can see how Cline works and how it is built, ensuring they understand exactly how and why they are being billed. 'They're able to see what's happening under the hood, unlike other AI coding agents which are closed source,' said Nick Baumann, Cline's product marketing lead. The system itself is similar to other AI coding tools; Developers prompt Cline in plain English; They describe the code needed and the AI model to be used, and the system reads filed, analyzes codebases and creates it. The value-add is that developers know exactly what they're paying for and can choose whichever model they want for specific coding tasks. Cline has racked up 2.7 million installs since its launch in October. The company announced, Thursday, it has raised $27 million in a Series A funding round led by Emergence with participation from Pace Capital and 1984 Ventures, valuing it at $110 million. Rizwan plans to use the fresh capital to commercialize the company's open source product by adding paid features for enterprise customers like Samsung and German software company SAP who have already started using it. Cline is up against companies like Cognition, which Forbes reported is in talks to raise more than $300 million at a $10 billion valuation and Cursor, which claims it has more than $500 million in annualized revenue from subscriptions. Rizwan, 28, said his startup's biggest differentiator in the fiercely competitive AI coding space is its business model. Companies like Cursor make money through heavily subsidized $20 monthly subscriptions, managing high costs by routing queries to cheaper AI models, he claims. Cline is 'sitting that game out altogether,' he said. 'We capture zero margin on AI usage. We're purely just directing the inference.' That tactic helped convince Emergence partner Yaz El-Baba to lead the round. El-Baba told Forbes that because Cline doesn't make any money on inference it has no incentive to degrade the quality of its product. 'What other players have done is raise hundreds of millions of dollars and try to subsidize their way to ubiquity so that they become the tool of choice for developers. And the way that they've chosen to do that is by bundling inference into a subscription price that is far lower than the actual cost to provide that service,' he said. 'It's just an absolutely unsustainable business model.' But with Cline users know what they're paying for and can choose which models to use and where to send sensitive enterprise data like proprietary code. Cline started off as a side project for Anthropic's 'Build with Claude' hackathon in June 2024. Although Rizwan lost the hackathon, people saw promise in the AI coding agent he built and it started to gain popularity online. In November, he raised $5 million in seed funding and moved from Indiana to San Francisco to build the startup. 'I realized I opened up this can of worms,' he said. Now as its AI coding rivals reckon with the realities of pricing their AI coding software, Cline has found a new opening to sell its product to large enterprises, Rizwan said. And he's betting that open source is the way to go. 'Cline is open source, so you can kind of peek into the guts of the harness and kind of see how the product is interacting with the model, which is incredibly important for having control over price transparency.' 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Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
I Know What You Did Last Summer movie review: A slasher sequel that can't escape its past
I Know What You Did Last Summer movie review: Clearly the men and women behind this slasher flick didn't think ahead. For, before this franchise ran out of steam, it ran out of words to add to its title. So you had I Know What You Did Last Summer, 1997; I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, 1998; and a straight-to-video sequel in 2006 that didn't feature the original's characters, I Will Always Know What You Did Last Summer. What comes after 'Always', and a TV series adaptation? This film, where 28 years after the 1997 serial killings, we are back to where – and how – it all started. In Southport. With a road incident leading to a death. And with a group of teenagers who look very, very groomed before they end up very, very dead. For old time's sake, Prinze Jr and Hewitt reprise their roles (even Sarah Geller gets a cameo), as the wizened survivors of the first film, here to offer their advice to their counterparts – for whatever it's worth, given that this is a killer who doesn't show mercy, explanation, face or discernment in either victims or weapons (but mostly a hook). Cline, Wonders, Hauer-King and Pidgeon have all done notable work in different TV series, but are not really required to do much here. If they actually were, a film of this kind probably would not survive the cold light of logic. Their characters along with Withers's Terry were involved last summer in a car accident caused more by silliness than any real malice. A year later, Cline who plays 'Croaker Queen' Danica has moved on from rich fiance Terry to another rich fiance. The new one is dispensed with by the killer quickly enough to not matter, though he dies in a manner that is the most blood-curdling (the film never comes close to that again). Back in Southport, Danica and Terry's friends-of-that-night Ava (Wonders), Milo (Hauer-King) and Stevie (Pidgeon) find themselves being haunted by the killer, who is out for revenge. Guessing who dies first, in what sequence, and who does not, may keep you hooked – no pun intended. Though clearly the killer hasn't spent much thought on planning, given how many times the victims fight back and get away. For the new audiences, there are some references to new-age therapy, particularly that provided by a 'claircognizant empath'. Also Read | Saiyaara movie review: Aneet Padda-Ahaan Panday show spark, but this is no Aashiqui 3 And then there is an interesting true crime podcaster, who is determined to peel the bandaid off the 1997 grisly killings, which could be bad for business for the now gentrified and tourist-friendly Southport. Rushing headlong into forbidden territory, she is just the kind of crazy this film needs. And not the cloaked, hooded crazy it would have us fear, who hasn't improvised in nearly 30 summers. I Know What You Did Last Summer movie director: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson I Know What You Did Last Summer movie cast: Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, Sarah Pidgeon, Freddie Prinze Jr, Jennifer Love Hewitt I Know What You Did Last Summer movie rating: 1.5 stars
Miami Herald
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Madelyn Cline Turns Heads in Plunging Pink Gown at ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer' Premiere
Last night (July 14), Madelyn Cline attended the Los Angeles Premiere of her latest film, I Know What You Did Last Summer, at The United Theater, and it is safe to say that the star of the film was also the star of the red carpet. For those who are unfamiliar, I Know What You Did Last Summer is an upcoming slasher film that serves as the sequel to I Still Know What You Did Last Summer from 1998. The film takes place 28 years after the Tower Bay murders, following a friend group's flee from another hook-wielding killer. How spooky is that? In the film, Cline plays Danica Richards - one of five friends who is being hunted by the fisherman - starring alongside talented actors and actresses like Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, Sarah Pidgeon, Billy Campbell, Gabbriette Bechtel, Austin Nichols, Freddie Prinze Jr., Jennifer Love Hewitt and more. Last night, Cline's attire was far from scary, though, rocking a baby pink gown with a plunging neckline that left all attendees swooning. The dress featured ruching on the sides and along the back - hugging her oh-so flattering figure - as well as a long train to add some much-needed drama to the look. Accompanying the dress, the Outer Banks star accessorized with nude heels, champagne-colored nails and dainty jewelry. Additionally, Cline opted for sleek straight hair and a natural yet glam makeup look, ultimately accentuating her natural beauty. Could she be any more perfect? I Know What You Did Last Summer will hit theaters in the United States via Sony Pictures Releasing on July 18, so be sure to snag your tickets. After all, this film is sure to leave you on the edge of your seat from start to finish... Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Express Tribune
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Madelyn Cline addresses weight comments
Madelyn Cline has spoken out about the online speculation surrounding her appearance, calling the attention to her weight 'very bizarre.' In a recent Allure interview, the Outer Banks star said she's aware of how people dissect her body on social media and finds it invasive. Cline explained that her weight can naturally fluctuate due to normal life circumstances, stress, hormones, and even simply what she ate the day before. 'Can I not be on my period? Can I not have a beer the night before?' she said, pointing out how filming can make minor changes appear exaggerated. She also reflected on past struggles with disordered eating and shared how her mother helped her heal by shifting focus to what her body could do rather than how it looked. Cline, now 27, said she's learned to prioritize her mental health and self-worth, especially as her fame has grown. She acknowledged feelings of impostor syndrome and said she avoids rushing into relationships to stay grounded in herself first. The actress is currently preparing for the final season of Outer Banks, set for release in 2026, and has upcoming roles in I Know What You Did Last Summer and The Map That Leads to You.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Madelyn Cline calls out 'bizarre' comments about her weight fluctuations; claims the changes are extremely normal
, the 'Outer Banks' actress, called out the 'bizarre' comments that criticised her weight and body image. Growing up in the public eye isn't for the weak, and she made sure to denounce the fans who have been fixated on her appearance. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Madelyn Cline calls out bizarre comments... In an interview with Allure, the 27-year-old quipped, '[My body image] is my Roman Empire. People love to pay attention to weight specifically. It's very bizarre to me.' Claiming that the camera catches everything, Cline affirmed that the weight fluctuations are normal. 'From season to season on Outer Banks, my appearance has changed with lots of factors: stress, breakups, healthy or unhealthy habits with food,' she said, before adding, 'It's normal life.' Madelyn was 22 when the renowned series was released in 2020. Five years later, she continues to deal with the fuss, but is aware that the comment section is not always family. Cline questioned, 'But the camera, swear to God, picks up everything. Like, damn. Can I not be on my period? Can I not have a beer the night before?" 'In the comment sections, we are not always family,' she added. When Madelyn Cline opened up about impostor syndrome... Previously, Madelyn opened up about her struggle with impostor syndrome and social anxieties, despite being a public figure. 'It causes a little Menty B [mental breakdown] every now and again. I have these crazy anxieties, and I get freaked out,' she said. Claiming that she has an impostor syndrome, Cline also said that it's quite human. 'I can't think too hard about it because then I'll get really existential and treat myself badly. The only thing that can smooth the friction is time,' she shared. When Madelyn Cline opened up about her eating disorder... In 2020, the actress revealed that she had struggled with an eating disorder as well. She said that she used to work out multiple times a day to achieve a perfect body figure. 'I was angry. I was harming myself and starving myself in the process of trying to achieve that,' she said to Women's Health.
