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Mantle has deployed the ERC-8004 standard on mainnet, introducing identity, reputation, and validation registries to support autonomous AI agents in decentralized finance and real-world asset markets.
Dell'Oro Group projects a 25% compound annual growth rate for the global data center accelerator market over the next five years, citing increasing adoption of AI workloads and custom accelerators by hyperscale cloud providers.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has become one of the first companies to test advertising in ChatGPT through OpenAI’s Ad Pilot Program, exploring how branded content can appear in conversational contexts while maintaining transparency.
Energy Vault and Peak Energy have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop a sodium-ion energy storage platform for AI-first data center operators, including a 1.5 GWh supply agreement for U.S.-manufactured batteries.
Luma AI is establishing a new office in Riyadh and partnering with Publicis Groupe Middle East to advance AI-driven creative production across the MENA region through HUMAIN Create.
Windward has launched its Maritime Intelligence Operations Center to deliver real-time, mission-ready maritime intelligence services for defense, commercial, and legal sectors.
The Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has released a report detailing how threat actors are increasingly using AI for phishing, reconnaissance, and malware development, while also conducting model extraction attacks targeting proprietary AI systems.
Sunrise New Energy Co., Ltd. has rebranded to E-Power Inc. to align with its shift toward artificial intelligence data center microgrid solutions, effective February 12, 2026.
The US military reportedly deployed Anthropic’s Claude AI system during a raid in Venezuela to capture Nicolás Maduro, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Pentagon and Anthropic are now said to be in dispute over how the AI can be used in future operations.
Microsoft is exploring high-temperature superconductors to improve energy efficiency and power capacity in its data centers, reducing transmission losses and physical infrastructure needs.
Canadian AI startup Cohere reported $240 million in annual recurring revenue for 2025, exceeding its $200 million target and signaling momentum ahead of a potential IPO.
Trener Robotics has secured $32 million in Series A funding to advance its AI-driven industrial automation platform Acteris, co-led by Engine Ventures and IAG Capital Partners.
Highspot and Seismic have signed a definitive merger agreement that will combine their enablement platforms under the Seismic brand, with Seismic CEO Rob Tarkoff leading the unified company and Highspot founder Robert Wahbe joining its board.
Didero has raised $30 million in Series A funding to accelerate deployment of its AI agents that automate procurement tasks for manufacturers and distributors. The round was co-led by Chemistry and Headline, with participation from Microsoft’s venture fund M12.
Ando has secured $4 million in seed funding led by Slow Ventures to expand its AI-driven forecasting and scheduling platform for the global hourly workforce.
Abstract Security has joined the Torq AMP Alliance Program to co-develop AI-driven security operations solutions integrating Abstract's streaming-first security data pipeline with Torq's AI SOC platform.
Eudia has appointed Mitch Loquaci as Regional Vice President of Sales for the US and Stephen Mulholland as Vice President of Sales for EMEA, expanding its enterprise sales leadership across North America and Europe.
BriefCatch has acquired WordRake’s core product and technology assets, including twelve U.S. patents, combining two established tools for legal writing improvement. The deal integrates WordRake’s in-line editing technology with BriefCatch’s AI-assisted document analysis.
OPAQUE has secured $24 million in Series B funding led by Walden Catalyst, with participation from Intel Capital, Race Capital, Storm Ventures, Thomvest, and the Advanced Technology Research Council. The funding values the company at about $300 million and will accelerate development of its Confidential AI platform for enterprises handling sensitive data.
Feedzai has partnered with Neterium to integrate real-time transaction screening into its financial crime prevention platform, combining AI-driven fraud detection with cloud-native compliance screening.
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