AI news & updates

Vertice, a London startup, has raised $50 million to enhance its AI-powered SaaS platform aimed at optimizing software and cloud spending, addressing a significant area of inefficiency in IT budgets exceeding $5 trillion annually.

Microsoft has ended its exclusive cloud partnership with OpenAI, coinciding with OpenAI's new infrastructure deal involving SoftBank and Oracle. Microsoft retains a 'right of first refusal' for future collaborations.

OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle are launching the Stargate Project, committing $100 billion initially to build AI data centers across the U.S., aiming to create jobs and enhance national security.

Alexandr Wang, CEO of Scale AI, has penned an open letter to President Trump, outlining five strategic recommendations aimed at ensuring the U.S. maintains its competitive edge in artificial intelligence over China.

Perplexity has launched Sonar, an API for generative AI search, enabling enterprises to integrate advanced search capabilities into their applications. This service aims to enhance factuality and authority beyond traditional training data limitations.

OpenAI significantly increased its lobbying efforts, spending $1.76 million in 2024 to influence AI policy, focusing on energy infrastructure and national security rather than just combating misinformation.

The US-China AI arms race threatens global stability, but collaboration could harness AI for the common good. A shift from confrontation to partnership is essential for addressing humanity's challenges.

AI is making strides in cancer diagnosis by analyzing patterns in medical imaging, though current models remain experimental. Additionally, a new long-acting HIV prevention drug shows promise, with 100% effectiveness in trials.

AI models like Atlas show promise in diagnosing cancer, achieving 97.1% accuracy in colorectal tissue classification. However, challenges remain, including the need for better training data and achieving higher accuracy for clinical use.

Google is set to invest over $1 billion in AI startup Anthropic, marking a significant move in the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence, as reported by the Financial Times.

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, plans to invest over $12 billion in AI chips by 2025, reflecting its commitment to enhancing AI infrastructure and capabilities.

Microsoft has revised its agreement with OpenAI following the latter's announcement of a joint venture with Oracle and SoftBank to develop up to $500 billion in new AI data centers in the U.S.

President Donald Trump announced a significant $500 billion investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure by OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle, marking a major commitment to advancing AI technology.

President Donald Trump announced a significant private sector investment of up to $500 billion to enhance AI infrastructure, aiming to surpass other nations in critical technology development.

Oracle has introduced a new suite of AI agents designed to assist sales professionals with various customer-related tasks, enhancing efficiency and productivity in sales processes.

Google Cloud will integrate large quantitative models from quantum startup SandboxAQ, enhancing its AI capabilities and supporting growth in cloud services as demand for AI technology rises.

President Trump expressed openness to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison purchasing TikTok, suggesting a deal where half the ownership would benefit the U.S. However, legal complexities regarding free speech remain unclear.

Microsoft and OpenAI have restructured their partnership, allowing OpenAI to access competitors' computing resources while maintaining exclusivity for certain products. This change aims to enhance OpenAI's capacity for research and model training amidst growing financial pressures.

The Stargate Project, a $500 million initiative led by OpenAI, Softbank, and Oracle, aims to establish a network of AI data centers in the U.S. Initial partners include Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Arm, with construction starting in Texas.

Apple Intelligence will be enabled by default in iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS 15.3, allowing users to access AI features automatically. Users can disable it through settings if desired.

Perplexity has launched the Sonar API, a real-time AI search tool that outperforms Google and OpenAI while offering competitive pricing. This innovation aims to meet the growing demand for accurate, current information in enterprise applications.

Tencent's Hunyuan3D 2.0 AI rapidly converts images and text into detailed 3D models, significantly reducing design time from days to seconds, while enhancing accuracy and versatility for various industries.

Axis Security has partnered with Xpander.AI to automate its customer support ticket management, saving thousands of hours monthly and enhancing operational efficiency through advanced multi-agent AI systems.

The 2025 GDC survey highlights significant layoffs in the gaming industry, with 11% of developers affected. Additionally, skepticism towards generative AI is rising, with 30% believing it negatively impacts game development.

X Games will debut AI technology from Google Cloud at the 2025 Aspen event to enhance judging in snowboarding competitions, aiming for greater objectivity and fan engagement while providing insights into athlete performances.

Deloitte's report reveals that 74% of enterprises have met or exceeded ROI expectations from generative AI initiatives, highlighting efficiency gains in software development and customer service, despite ongoing adoption challenges.

Meta is reportedly developing three new smart glasses models, including a true AR headset codenamed Artemis, set for release in 2027. The company is also exploring AI integration in wearables and earbuds.